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@lisette43

Hi Rachel, I have a St Jude/Abbott Neuromodulator installed but when the battery dies I think I will have it removed. I got 2 dogs 7 yrs ago to keep me walking and company since I live alone. I do have stretches prescribed by a PT. I volunteer for 3 organizations but recently felt overwhelmed so I cut back to only one until I start feeling emotionally comfortable again. I do rely on God and talk with Him often. I find I have more time to read my Bible and enjoy it. I would like to have more positive social interactions however church & support groups help to fill that need. I am blessed to have a neighbor that expects me to be accountable to her. I have two sons, daughter-in-laws, and granddaughters but they don't have time for me lately. I used to babysit alot and miss that. Thanks for asking and sharing.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Mar 9, 2022

@lisette43 It sounds like you have a pretty good thing going for yourself and are checking a lot of the pain management plan boxes. Good for you! You are doing awesome overall. I understand being lonely and wanting more positive social interactions. My kids are grown, my husband and friends all work, and I work to keep myself as active mentally and physically as I can. You are blessed to have your faith, volunteer opportunities, 2 dogs, family, and a neighbor that holds you accountable to them (that one cracked me up - tee hee).

It's commendable that you recognize the need to pull back on volunteering for now. You come first before you can help anyone else. Push/crash cycles are not fun and generally not worth it either.

You mention that you will have your neuromodulator removed when the battery dies. How long have you used a neuromodulator? Why do you think it's time to remove it?

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