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Hi Everyone, My name is Cricket1 and I hope everyone is having a tolerable day. I have been dx with 3 autoimmune diseases and many spine problems. I spend half of my days trying to lessen my pain and the other half trying to take care of house, husband and dogs. Been in bad pain since 1015 and used to be able to take pain meds to help me through the day. My kidneys are not functioning properly and I was taken off half of my pain pills. My days are back to being so painful. I have gone into pretty deep depression because I can't even take care of myself. I am trying so hard to stay on top of my emotions because even my stress can cause a breakout of my Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis. I guess that is why I am here.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Oct 4, 2019

Hi there and welcome! So glad you found Mayo Connect because it is a supportive, comforting place to come. I'm very sorry to hear of your pain and obstacles.

I was just reading about managing the psychological aspects of pain, which is found in a Small Fiber Neuropathy book that I own and often refer back to. Pain is pain no matter the diagnosis.

You know how when medicine is all you seem to have, not many people surrounding you can truly relate and you continue to not know what else to do?

This book shares various ways and beliefs to retrain your brain through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfuness-based Therapy and a new one I just learned about is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing! Wow!!! It's not for everyone but desperate times can call for desperate measures.

I wish you all the best in learning through this forum. There are plenty of great people who will listen, care and share.

Best of luck to you in your journey.
Rachel

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