I find if I do not walk I suffer more. On cold, rainy, snowy days I increase my exercise at home to compensate but only partially. I look at meds now as my last resort for pain.
I am glad to hear this. I am trying to walk,but it is painful. I am now in up to 55 feet. I am trying to lower Percocet,but got bad withdrawal when I got to 15mg a day. I will try slower low med. And go slow on more walking. I am 82 with 10 years of low back pain. That could be a problem. I won't give up.
For your granddaughter, you may wish to look into local resources and support groups offered by NAMI (National Alliance - Mental Illness Organization) https://nami.org/Home They have special programs for children.
I usually smile and say that all is good, and ask how they are doing as well. If it is my husband, he just looks at me and knows when I'm having a bad day. My children can usually tell if I'm struggling as well. But for the most part I put on a happy face in public.
Best of luck to all of you!
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I am glad to hear this. I am trying to walk,but it is painful. I am now in up to 55 feet. I am trying to lower Percocet,but got bad withdrawal when I got to 15mg a day. I will try slower low med. And go slow on more walking. I am 82 with 10 years of low back pain. That could be a problem. I won't give up.
Good for you! Give yourself a little grace along the way, but keep trying and don't give up. 55 feet today, maybe 56 feet tomorrow or perhaps in a couple of days. Please consult your doctor for guidance on lowering Percocet to see if it's the best move for you and if so, they will provide an appropriate and safe taper plan.
“How are you?” really is more of a rhetoric question tacked on to “Hi” or “Hello” and that is what I take it as, so my response without a thought always is “Fine thank you - how are you?”. Rhetoric for rhetoric. I think just about everybody responds this way regardless of how they are feeling.
I find if I do not walk I suffer more. On cold, rainy, snowy days I increase my exercise at home to compensate but only partially. I look at meds now as my last resort for pain.
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Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over three months. The pain can be there all the time, or it may come and go.
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1 ReactionI find if I do not walk I suffer more. On cold, rainy, snowy days I increase my exercise at home to compensate but only partially. I look at meds now as my last resort for pain.
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7 ReactionsI am glad to hear this. I am trying to walk,but it is painful. I am now in up to 55 feet. I am trying to lower Percocet,but got bad withdrawal when I got to 15mg a day. I will try slower low med. And go slow on more walking. I am 82 with 10 years of low back pain. That could be a problem. I won't give up.
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4 ReactionsIs there a group for depression and suicidal thoughts? My nine year old granddaughter has been on a suicide watch for nearly two mI this now,
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4 Reactions@dustycat52, I'm so sorry to hear about your young granddaughter. This must be so heart-wrenching for you. There are a few mental health related support groups on Connect if you wish to talk:
- Addiction & Recovery Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/addiction-recovery/
- Depression & Anxiety Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/depression-anxiety/
- Mental Health Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mental-health/
For your granddaughter, you may wish to look into local resources and support groups offered by NAMI (National Alliance - Mental Illness Organization) https://nami.org/Home They have special programs for children.
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3 Reactions100% This is the problem with chronic pain conditions, you look so well, yet you feel terrible!
When I go to therapists now, for what ever reason they alway always ask how I am, I have learnt to say I feel SHIT!!!
I look well but I feel SHIT!!
Love to you all suffering XX
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1 ReactionGood for you! Give yourself a little grace along the way, but keep trying and don't give up. 55 feet today, maybe 56 feet tomorrow or perhaps in a couple of days. Please consult your doctor for guidance on lowering Percocet to see if it's the best move for you and if so, they will provide an appropriate and safe taper plan.
“How are you?” really is more of a rhetoric question tacked on to “Hi” or “Hello” and that is what I take it as, so my response without a thought always is “Fine thank you - how are you?”. Rhetoric for rhetoric. I think just about everybody responds this way regardless of how they are feeling.
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3 ReactionsIt's obvious, but I think it's a good thing to be completely honest with those giving you treatment!
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5 ReactionsAmen God bless you my friend that's a really good advice and a really good form of care that you're giving yourself thanks for sharing