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I'm hurt and in pain for over a decade now. I'm afraid to even talk to anyone anymore, because disabled people get treated like garbage in this country. I feel half dead and going down the drain. There are no resources for me. I google sometimes to try and find answers, and I found this site. I am isolated and alone and I haven't really talked to anyone for years about this, because the medical system has no answers and nobody cares about anyone but themselves. Society just wants me to die. My neighbors harass me daily because I am in pain, and they think it is funny. I need to vent to somebody, so hopefully it is ok for me to vent here. I read some of the problems that other people are dealing with, and I feel like my pain isn't bad enough to vent about, but I can't take it anymore and I am afraid to go back on pain meds. I just take a lot of over the counter anti-inflammatories, and my stomach is messed up now. Anyway, hi.
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I am so sorry for everything that you are experiencing and hope you find some ways to help you. I can relate with living with chronic pain for over a decade. I can also relate to neighbor harassment and being bullied from them. Even my family bullied me. I just don't understand how bullying can be a game to play on people who are disabled and in constant pain. What is so darn funny about making others feel worse. I'm single and don't have any friends. It would be great if we could talk. Thank you for sharing, it helps me to feel less alone.
Hi, I just saw this and certainly do understand about the need to vent. As a recently retired RN, I know that it is never funny to see someone in pain. I have been taking OTC pain meds for a long time now, and they really only take the edge off, but I guess it is better than nothing. Why are you afraid to go back on your pain meds? Were they not helping or were you worried about becoming dependent on them? I am not a pharmacist, but I do know that anti inflammatories can do weird things to the gut. I think this site is a good place to vent our frustration with the medical system, as we are all in the same boat. Don't give up.
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Hi. It's ok to vent here @ou812, sometimes you just need to get it out. Connect is a safe space. We pride ourselves on care, empathy, positivity, encouragement and shared knowledge.
You sound in very negative space and I'm sorry for that, but if you could think of one thing that would be helpful to you...what would it be? Besides venting, that is.