Depression and Chronic Pain | Kati Morton
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Chronic pain is also very isolating. Which leads to depression
Alaina Gordner that is my life.
I have sickle cell and I can barely walk. There's so much I wanna do with my life but I feel stuck. I just got diagnosed with major depression
@@gamillionestudios4162 I feel you, remember that you're not alone. I wish you the best. Stay strong.
Very much so and very,very, lonely as well. What I most wish/pray for in this life is to find real peace with the loneliness of severe chronic pain as it has defined the past 36 of my 48 years and so to shall it define my final 25 years (and all due to the cruelty of others). You find yourself caught in the paradox that you do not ever wish to harm those you love, but your loved ones seeing your pain at such an intimate level is inherently harmful to them when they realize that all they can do is watch your suffering as there isn’t anything that can be done to ease their loved one’s suffering...and now your pain and suffering becomes theirs as well. So we bear this burden very much alone to avoid hurting others.
Dark Dream Sounds as though you may also be dealing with Fibromyalgia (and/or all the other related syndromes that accompany it), or something very similar, as well. If you are also dealing with anxiety and depression in addition to chronic pain then you may also wish to be evaluated for (adult or childhood) PTSD or C-PTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder) as many of us with chronic widespread pain have been victims of past abuse or trauma earlier in life and that risk increases even more so if we are also dealing with anxiety (trauma can encompass quite a wide range of adversities, but particularly in early childhood and adolescence). Back in September I finally began treatment for C-PTSD for the years of abuse I endured throughout adolescence at school (severe bullying) and past relationships with abusive partners. Anxiety (social anxiety, anxiety attacks, panic attacks, etc.) and depression, dissociation,, as well as disabling chronic health issues like Fibromyalgia, are all associated with C-PTSD/PTSD but real improvement in many of those symptoms is difficult to treat effectively long term without also treating the underlying trauma disorder, if present. A lot of the C-PTSD material online focuses primarily on parental abuse, but peer abuse, and other very traumatic experiences in childhood or adolescence (including death of close family, divorce of parents if traumatic, peer abuse, etc., also can result in PTSD).
With regard to the vestibular and inner ear issues, you may also wish to learn more about SSCDS (or SCDS, depending upon source), superior semi-circular canal dehiscence syndrome (see WikiPedia article), to see if it might apply to you and perhaps rule it out. It was only discovered about 20 years ago so getting a proper diagnosis can require visiting a university hospital for evaluation, but it is known that a lot more CT scans suggest much more widespread occurrence than the Dark Dream Sounds as though you may also be dealing with Fibromyalgia (and/or all the other related syndromes that accompany it) as well. If you are also dealing with anxiety and depression in addition to chronic pain then you may also wish to be evaluated for (adult or childhood) PTSD or C-PTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder) as many of us with chronic widespread pain have been victims of past abuse or trauma and that risk increases even more so if we are also dealing with anxiety (trauma can encompass quite a wide range of adversities, but particularly in early childhood and adolescence). Back in September I finally began treatment for C-PTSD for the years of abuse I endured throughout adolescence at school (severe bullying) and past relationships with abusive partners. Anxiety (social anxiety, anxiety attacks, panic attacks, etc.) and depression, as well as disabling chronic health issues like Fibromyalgia, are all part of C-PTSD/PTSD but real improvement in many of those symptoms is difficult to treat effectively long term without also treating the underlying trauma disorder, if present. A lot of the C-PTSD material online focuses primarily on parental abuse, but peer abuse, and other very traumatic experiences in childhood or adolescence (including death of close family, divorce of parents if traumatic, peer abuse, etc., also can result in PTSD).
With regard to the vestibular and inner ear issues, you may also wish to learn more about SSCDS (or SCDS), superior semi-circular canal dehiscence syndrome (see WikiPedia article), to see if it might apply to you and perhaps rule it out. It was only discovered about 20 years ago so getting a proper diagnosis can require visiting a university hospital for evaluation, but it is known that a lot more CT scans suggest much more widespread occurrence than the several hundreds to a thousand of us who have been actually diagnosed with it. But it mimics quite a few hearing and vestibular issues. In my case it first resulted in my loss of balance 27 years ago (my balance is strictly visual) and was accompanied by severe vertigo at the time (I’ll still get vertigo in taller buildings on windy days) and then a few years ago I lost much of the hearing in my right ear after yawning upon awakening. At times it feels like a heavy pressure in the ear (though I have largely acclimated to it) and it left me with severe tinnitus in that ear (a very loud 7-8KHz tone). But the actual symptoms people experience vary widely, these are simply my major symptoms.
I was fortunate enough to be referred to a pain specialist about 20 years ago and my pain fortunately responds to opiate pain medications and since I am stable on them and they are quite safe for he body (opiates do not cause organ damage over time), provided one is not at risk of addiction, it has never made good sense for my to experiment with Lyrica but I do know that it has helped a great many people and that is certainly something worth celebrating! hundreds to a thousand of us who have been actually diagnosed with it. But it mimics quite a few hearing and vestibular issues. In my case it first resulted in my loss of balance 27 years ago (my balance is strictly visual) and was accompanied by severe vertigo at the time (I’ll still get vertigo in taller buildings on windy days) and then a few years ago I lost much of the hearing in my right ear after yawning upon awakening. At times it feels like a heavy pressure in the ear (though I have largely acclimated to it) and it left me with severe tinnitus in that ear (a very loud 7-8KHz tone). It is also notorious for triggering migraines and leaving persons fatigued as the brain has to work much harder to construct a 3D spatial map of sound and moderating balance issues due to the sensory chaos created by SSCDS. But the actual symptoms people experience vary widely, these are simply my major symptoms.
I’m grateful you have found something that has helped you. I was fortunate enough to be referred to a pain specialist about 20 years ago and my pain fortunately responds to opiate pain medications and since I am stable on them and they are quite safe for he body (opiates do not cause organ damage over time), provided one is not at risk of addiction, it has never made good sense for my to experiment with Lyrica but I do know that it has helped a great many people and that is certainly something worth celebrating!
Best wishes on your continued treatment!
I broke my neck and was paralyzed from the neck down. I was 14 and that was on 9/11/84. I was fortunate enough to have a pretty good recovery where I can walk, and use most extremities. However my upper body is still really weak, and as a result I have to use muscles that are so weak that they strain and stress all day. Thus they ache deeply, not to mention the pain in the nerves and in the bones. I have lived like this for 34 years. But because I can walk, people just assume everything is fine. I am constantly defending myself all day everyday. Until I had had enough of that and have just eliminated the people in my life who question. I have been clinically depressed for 30plus years. I feel so alone, because I know of no one who has a similar experience. But chronic pain groups might help.
I hope you will get better from the pain 🙏😥🙏, have you tried depression medication? And medication for nervepain?
Hello I'm also a chronic pain patient I was not paralysed but I also suffer pain in my back head etc you can talk with me
My accident was in 2008 I’m dealing with the same thing nobody can relate to me at all
@@TheHyperactiveMelon im also suffering from chronic head pain
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Eliminate all people from your life that contribute in any way to stress and pain. Unfortunately, chronic pain patients need to be selfish.
stflat that's good self care, not selfish. I've had to let go of a lot of people.
you are so right because no one cares for the chronic pain patient we have no one
stflat what if the one being that contributes to stress and pain is your own self?how do you get rid of that?
ady ivanceanu There are a few ways to go about it. I've done some research. Unfortunately most methods are nowhere near 100% (or 98%) reliable, which means that any attempt to self-destruct can leave you alive but crippled & in worse pain than you have already. Incidentally, that is one of the few factors keeping me alive with the conditions I have.
That would be my family. My kids. I am just a lazy no good mom because i cant play servant to my adult and 15 year old daughter, who refuse to even wash their own dishes. I can barely do then min i have stopped caring about how i look. i put my hair in a braid and it stays like that for days. I live now in pjs. I have been struggling with fibromyalgia, degenerative disk disease and arthritis. and now some sort of other bacterial infection that has kicked the life out of me. But because i tell my kids to clean up after them selves i am lazy. I can not get them to help with anything around the house. They are learning from their friends and society parents are slaves and servants and should do everything for the kids no matter how old they are. Most days i wish a stroke or something would just take me out of this existence.
There has been so much grief with 'normal' function. especially seeing others my age do things that I wish I could. grief is a good description.
this is my life too. didnt had a word for this before. i miss my life
Yes ....it’s a tough one to grieve the loss of yourself. You’re not alone.
Well said. Ive had a hard time grieving. Im a fighter and ive been looking for a cure or a change. Im mentally drained, I've had a very hard time accepting my reality
I know when I was younger I noticed how I didn't have calf muscles like everyone else and didn't function as they should I'd be hopeful that my calves would develop and work when I got older. Now I can see them but they are still underdeveloped and I still walk differently in pain all the time
I was in a depression for 7 years with my fibromyalgia, I cried everyday😢, no one understood me (even the Doctors) I researched my disorder and figured out what works for me (my dogs) little walks, little swim, little play, and alot of laughter, we started slow 🐌 I just recently stopped crying seriously every single day❤
How did you get better? I cry all the time too. But it is the pain. My dog is the only thing keeping me here.
For me happens sometimes and very very depresed and low down I want to do nothing and start crying crying and feel heless and even I can't understand the feelings very guilty and feel really bad
same, dogs and Seinfeld helped.
Thank you Shari W (you are a ROCKSTAR) for transcribing this video. Our deaf and hard of hearing community members truly appreciate your support (as do I). xoxox
I am 56 Male almost retired from three decades of law enforcement and 4 years in the Marine Corps. Last year I had a double lumbar fusion which cause nerve damage to my right foot and the outer right thigh burns and hurts so much. I see a counselor weekly and a pain management doctor monthly along with a NP psychiatrist but I am and have done everything possible including two rounds of PT and my pain is getting worse.
I can’t live like this for years as it is too much. Any ideas and I am so sorry that I am not your patient so I am guessing I will not hear back from you but my life is about over.
God bless you ❤😊
My life for the past 10 years. The fatigue is the worst
same, i sympathise
I was just thinking the same thing today.
100% agree. Not having the energy to shower and when you do not being able to do you own hair because your arms get tired instantly.
Me too...😣 Over 10 years now.. Hardly able to function at all. Allways so tired.
Suffring people never want to make any relation with anyone
. ....Seriously I hate My Life
every single one of your videos are incredibly helpful. thank you for making so many and having the best personality on youtube
Awe yay! Thank you so much for the sweet comment :) made my day
I have had chronic pain for 5 years, I got sick at 13 I'm now 17, I have been told it's in my head. So depression came easy to me. This video has everything that happens to people with a chronic illness. I have been at Westmead children's hospital pain clinic in Australia for a long time. We don't get out of bed much and when we do it's an achievement, I am going back to class today after two weeks and I'm scared that I have missed so much. So depression is a major part of my life. This video is spot on thanks you so much kati, I hope people understand more about chronic illness after this video xxx
I hope you are feeling much better now! xox
I'm 12 and have had chronic pain for 1 year almost 2 it's affecting me and the doctors won't even do anything except saying it's me growing
@@unknownukhtiii yes I’ve been told that before!! Keep fighting for a diagnosis. You know your body best x
@@Annabella_Redwood thank you yes I am much better now xx
@@ebonytayla2507 thanks you I hope your better too x
Almost every doctor treats me like the pain is nothing. I would think if chronic pain that makes you vomit, and loose a job would show that the pain is bad. Maybe one day I can find a doctor who cares. I'm hoping my disability comes through at some point. Job after job being fired or having to quit before I'm fired. I've lost so much that so many do not understand.
Same boat 😫
There are too many of us. We will do our best and anyone who doesn't believe can go rotate on a barbed spike. We are awesome.
Same 😭
Having to deal with anyone who doesnt believe you is very difficult.
Same 😢
Unfortunately there still is alot of stigma about mental illness among the medical community. Just because they dont find the source of pain doesn't mean that you arent feeling it or that everything you feel is all psychosomatic. The mind and body are very connected. Regardless of the cause of your pain you should always be treated with respect and dignity
JC C Unfortunately, Doctors *DO* judge us. It's appalling, dangerous and extremely unethical to say the least.
I, myself have suffered for much much longer than I should have because many many Doctors judged me rather than actually take the time to see if there was something wrong with me. Eventually I found a Doctor that didn't judge and stayed true to his *Hippocratic Oath!*
Yes, please do read their literature it’s very enlightening. They do not respect a single one of us and think we are straight up nut jobs that’s why they sent you and your real pain to UA-cam, just breath that pain out! Research yourself because they are abusing us and not giving us real care. They don’t want to find your pain because they DO NOT BELIEVE THERE IS ONE!
Agree
Also, I've got Fibromyalgia and depression so I can really relate to this topic.
LulitaInPita Word! Me too! I'm sorry you have to suffer from that. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Prayers for you, my friend.
I am so sorry you are struggling :( I hope some of the comments and things I said in the video were helpful. xoxo
LulitaInPita not sure if you're aware of the youtuber invisibleI i think its called but she also suffers with this along with tourettes and aspergers just thought it could be a useful informative channel for you :)
Kati Morton aww thank you
Beat Treat thank you
Never had depression ever. Until i had chronic pain. IT SUCKS....
Doctors do not take Chronic Pain serous because of the junkies who abuse the pain medication and it puts an unfair burden on Chronic Pain suffers.
I have chronic neck pain and my doctor just dismisses it. I also have depression and the neck pain seems to make it worse.
My neck also carries all my stress. The worse the stress, pain and depression the worse my neck hurts
Same here. Neck and shoulder pain for years.
Try acupuncture.
Chronic migraines making me depressed
Thank you. Im currently in pain and the residents and nurses basically had smirks on their faces bc the basic blood work they did came back normal. My husband thinks its just anxiety. I am working on getting insurance so that I can get real treatment and real tests done and can afford to see different doctors until someone takes it seriously. It hurts mentally and physically and it is a blow to self esteem and worsens depression when even your family dismisses you. Anyone else that is experiencing this, I understand you and I am with you.
How are you now
Any updates? Hope everything is going well
I was dismissed. Yet I found a therapist who validates my feelings. She told me to take care of me during that.
”No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland
Not sure what that is supposed to mean, but chronic pain doesn't go away, unlike winter.
Yeah sorry this shyt is forever specially when doctors don’t have an answer
@@PadsterDood well you are surely not going to die with it. So it will go one day
I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is so true focusing on what you can do versus what you cannot when you have flare up and the pain escalates to a level you cannot tolerate.
as you mentioned the chronic pain groups are a great help and wealth of knowledge.
and pacing and being mindful of your self.
thanks as always for your time and wonderful self full of knowledge that you share😄
I just did my term paper for psychology on this topic!
is it available for us? i would love to read it.
May we read it ?
Yes i wanto read as well
I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos syndrome and I'm finally seeing a therapist who specializes in chronic pain. Anxious to finally meet with her!
Hi, fellow zebra. Not much fun, is it? I think there will be more of us, we aren't that rare. The doctors just don't know how to find us yet.
hi! i have EDS too
How did u do?
Hi fellow zebra! ❤️☺️
I have ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, HMS and IBS (yes, it's a lot), and the last months my conditions have declined rapidly so that I'm now at a point where I can't really do much. I became suicidal a couple of weeks ago, and I have reached out to my doctors and therapist to get help. But with chronic illnesses where you never know where you stand when it comes to the future it's really difficult to stay positive... I'm trying though! Hugs to all my fellow warriors!
This is so true about chronic pain. It’s extremely hard to focus when you’re in chronic pain
I have chronic migraines and have sciatica and arm pains. I cannot get myself together most days lately. And the depression is getting bad
People can't really understand constant pain that never leaves,, (24 years) .. because people experience transient pain
I have dealt with chronic pain and depression for most of my life, and this video was published on my 21st birthday. Thank you so much for making this video. ❤
Holy fucking shit, this is the story of my life, for the last 3.5 years. Ugh, seriously ruining my fucking life, it's so much more of a burden than people realize. It is SO damn life-alteringly frustraing. 💔
Thank you for delving into this topic Kati, it is seriously the story of my life 24/7/365 ... it's bringing me to tears.. all options in my different treatment plans have all been fails. I am in my 20s and suffering, constantly. New insurance at the turn of the new year doesn't cover my therapist, haven't seen her in several months... and my pain doc just up and quit with no warning and I strongly dislike that practice. I feel so alone and like such a burden mentally and financially for my dear husband. It's been so much more difficult lately. Florida has shit healthcare, the doctors just give subpar care.. it's so sad 💔😫💔😿 Sadly it's not all rainbow hair and modeling, legitimately it takes everything I have to get through a show or a photoshoot, I'll be in SO much pain but have to hide it because it's not glamorous and I'm trying to do what I can. I am seriously bummed out from my chronic illnesses and chronic pain.. like.. this is my life now. 💔😿
LadyPeters ..i know how u feel i am in pain as well ....i am a 60 y.o. man...people think i am faking....F... No!!..not easy....take care....God bless you...
Not to mention that now Dr's don't want to treat pain.
I suffered from severe peripheral neuropathy 1 year ago. I already had depression, anxiety, OCD and substance abuse when this happened.
The peripheral neuropathy has made be disabled, I can't walk any more and Im constantly in debilitating pain.
Sadly I live in India and having history of substance abuse I am not prescribed pain medicine.
My existing mental illness has gotten so so much worse after the event I can't even.
Sorry I don't have anything positive to add. Life is just too cruel and unfair.
Despite years of asking, I am still receiving no help and am rotting away in isolation!
Me too
@ip can we speak
Me too 19 years now, nothing has helped, fed up keep telling Doctors.
I have spinal stenosis and major depression and anxiety. I can’t get my life under control I’m afraid my marriage is going down hill. I just can’t handle any of this anymore.
Baat to karlo
Hot baths and lavender. That's all I can say is hot baths and lavender.
Thank you so much for sharing what helps you :) xox
Kati Morton hi Katie, I'm struggling. I'm 17 years old and have not been diagnosed with any mental disorder. However, I have had panic attacks and cannot get out of bed or eat. I feel very low and suicidal sometimes. where and how can I get help without telling my parents? I cannot tell them about anything. thanks
Inez Yoon You might need to ask this when she posts a new video. Most likely she wont see this comment again on an old video, even as old as a few days.
Inez Yoon r u feeling better now?
more people need to know this
Thank you. I m tired of being tired, being in pain most of the time, not getting answers from the medical field, having to be my own advocate, having to do my own research, feeling like an elderly lady even though I m just 40. I am so encouraging to others but now, I m just ready to throw in the towel.
Good luck to you guys!
I hope u doing ok
Thank you for this video. I've been suffering from chronic back pain and I feel my depression increasingly difficult to manage. It's such a scary and dark place to be in and this has really helped to calm myself down.
does your depression trigger back pain??
I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and my doctors at the children's hospital told me my chronic pain was psychosomatic. Well they were wrong I have degenerative disc disease, a badly broken tailbone, bursitis and a fusion in my neck. I'm currently experiencing fits and because my doctors gaslight me for years I doubt that I'm not doing this to myself.
Ps. The worst of those doctors was a psychiatrist.
I always feel so tired. Even when I was working it was so hard to get through the day I had no energy. I also have pain in my neck and back that doesn’t go away I’ve had for years now. I also have pain in my stomach. Only time I ever get relief is when I sleep.
I have depression and anxiety as a result of chronic fatigue, and pain.
Yes! I was in pain for about 4 years from something pregnancy induced. It definitely added to the depression. I seem to have found answers but it sure gave me a heart for those in a similar circumstance. ❤️
Same here
4 years of pain since givibg birth
How have you managed to heal? What have helped you to be free from the pain?
I have chronic pain and mental illness. I am scared of going to doctors because they never help.
It's hard to go to work and therefore I never have enough money. It makes my pain so much worse and some days I come home from work and I'm unable to move for house
Good morning everyone
I have it as well it’s tough definitely sleeping to
I agree with you my friends
It was tough opening about it
We are all together my dear friends let’s hang in there
My dear friends.
Thank you for this video! I deal with chronic pain due to scar tissue from multiple surgeries as well as Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and anxiety. It is so exhausting having to constantly battle both your brain and your body. They definitely seem to exacerbate each other. I never really thought about having to grieve the fact that I wouldn't be able to have a "normal" life, but it makes so much sense. Now I can begin the process of acceptance.
Is there a relationship between our hands and our mental health? like I know when I broke my thumb that worsened my depression. check out the mental health videos on my channel!
Wow now I know what I’ve been dealing with this whole entire time is chronic pain and depression 😳 thank you so much😁🙏
At this hour , I just had to put a comment at this hour.
Knowing full well that no one ever read this.
That's not really my experience. For me, it's largely about a loss of hope and a loss of giving a crap about health. Like it makes you feel hopeless when you don't know what's wrong or how to treat it or if there even is anything you can do. It just gets so frustrating knowing that this is your life. It also feels pointless jumping around from doctor to doctor when you know they give zero shits about you. When you wait for hours, or for some occasions months for a doctor to see you for 30 seconds and give you the wrong diagnosis. When they tell you that it doesn't make sense and it's your fault that you feel this pain. And also just knowing that these doctors don't know you and couldn't care less about what's happening to you, but you still have to give them all of your control because they're supposedly the "experts." You completely lose control and your putting your life in the hands of a stranger. (Ok rant done).
I hear you and I can relate. I've been there too. Rant away dear (btw I think it's good to rant! lol) ((Hugs)) for you if you need them.
Steph Devorah I just commented on another post here, sharing these sentiments exactly.
I have fibromyalgia and depression as will. Its hard here because the drs are so behind on verything. I cant even get into a pian clink or anything like that because they refuse to see anyone with firbomaygal, even if you have other thing with it, like arthritis. But I found a great family dr that has been wonderful for me. I so understand the mourning what you last part, its like mourning apart of yourself that died. I use to run, and take al day hacks that I cant do anymore. but I am learning how to cop, I just walk in the woods for an hour or so and it make ne happy. my body not so much, but hey its a start. :-)
Thank you for this. It was so helpful.
I suffer from a dozen diseases/disorders including endometriosis, chronic migraine, bi polar disorder with depression and anxiety but the worst right now my Thoracic Outlet Syndrome which is a vascular disease and I have been through all the things you mentioned that many other people who suffer from chronic pain also sadly face- the horrible treatment for medical conditions, the judgement and careless healthcare workers (there’s many good ones too don’t get me wrong! Love them), losing jobs or friends due to their lack of understanding when I can literally not move. I am 28 and already suffering muscle wasting in my right arm due to the TOS. IT TOOK SEVEN YEARS of pain and symptoms to finally get a diagnosis and now it is advanced to not being able to do anything normally. I can’t brush my hair. I can’t push my two little sons on the swings at the playground. I can’t work enough (currently cleaning houses with great difficulty and 2-3 day recovery time) to pay for living. I had my identity stolen this year and have faced a LOT of trauma in my life from abuse, events, etc.
You touched on all of this and in a way that I actually prefer- fast paced but detailed and heartfelt.
“Isolating”
That is the perfect word.
I do exactly what you mentioned as all the years of therapy have actually taught me self coping mechanisms. Of course I have bad days sometimes or bad moments but I have the tools right there to use when I need to. I keep my two feet on the ground and push through every moment. Currently I am on week 4 of an intractable migraine (from the TOS) and also dealing another blood clot. I’m a single mom with no child support and my stimulus checks were stolen- the IRS gets the bank info from tax returns and I have been a non filer for 5 years while disabled (can’t get disability either) but that THIEF is getting it to their bank account because they turned in a fraudulent tax return with all of my information.
I live by constantly having ice packs strapped on me, sleeping in a weird position that helps the pain not be as overwhelming in the morning, taking blood thinners, abortive migraine meds like triptans that don’t even work for this type of migraine only my regular type I had start at age 11, I take botanicals/plants/natural things the most for my pain as the stigma surrounding chronic pain has pretty much made it incapable to get rescue pain meds (they even send you home with a day or two of pain meds Tylenol after major surgeries these days- I have had 6 and am facing more for the TOS once my insurance decides if I deserve it) so what truly made me live again and is safe would be KRATOM ♥️ it gives me quality of life when nothing else in the world has. I also take cramp bark, devils claw, turmeric, etc. but these are not cheap and my family must first have everything they need before I can occasionally get what I need to feel better. It’s been now months since I could afford even a 20 dollar tincture from somewhere for myself and I have just suffered and suffered.
I’m lucky to have a support system to talk to me when I break down and love me. But I feel this drive to work, to be free of depending on anyone, to be the giver like I used to be.
I just want to live normally.
I’m visiting a food bank tomorrow so my kids can eat and I try not to hold onto any anger about the condition my body is in or the identity their swooping in when I at my lowest low already, or their father abandoning us. He took off and cashapps me maybe 80 dollars in the last 10 months. It’s a lot. It’s a lot of healing and peace that I struggle for. The court system is a joke. I never have done this and feel great shame about it but if there’s a chance someone sends even a dollar it would help to feed my children and get me to my medical appointments.. I don’t think anyone is even still reading this and I feel pathetic for it but 💔 $emblem24 is my cashapp. I don’t have any credit cards and never have except this. The identity thief has messed with our food stamps and I haven’t had a hot meal in two days. The kids are doing perfect because I sacrifice for them. My parents are a god sent but they are also poor... I never ask for help but I am blessed they give it when they can. I might edit this part out I hate when people look for a hand out please know that is not what this is, I’ve exhausted all my recourses and work hard as much as I physically can and overdo it so much. Tomorrow I need to visit the food bank and I have been on empty for a few days trying to figure out what to do. I believe strongly in paying it forward. That is what I will do one day, it is a real goal. I can’t believe I’m even writing this. I really feel badly right now...
Needles to say, the depression is very severe.
I honestly don’t know why I am writing this long comment, I can’t sleep and searched for “overcoming chronic pain” and this video popped up. I watched it twice.
So many people struggle. Someone might be reading this who has has it a million times worse than me, or who only has one medical condition.. it doesn’t matter because your struggles are valid. You deserve happiness. You deserve peace. You deserve the be heard.
SHOUT IT OUT from the rooftops until you are heard. It’s awful that when we barely have it in us to take the next step that we must rally and be our own health advocates.
If you’re still here, you’re a warrior.
I am going to count my blessings and try so hard to sleep. I hope everyone out there will eventually find peace and happiness. I believe in you. I pray someone believes in me.
Thank you again
We all thank you for sharing your struggles. Not to sound insensitive but I was lucky enough to not suffer physical diseases and can't begin to imagine the pain you've braved. As I type, I am having an anxiety attack, severe depression, and chronic psychological pain. All because an adult wanted to torture children to make herself feel better about her horrid life. I'm a stranger to you but I hope it brightens up your day for me to say, "I love you very much". Just think you need a bit extra of that. We can get through this.
I felt that way but when I decided to do things that I want and putting effort into who I want to be physically by working out and mentally but talking to someone close to me who gives me great advise and is really caring and your videos have help me a Lot to ☺
Feels like torture for no reason. Doctors especially pain management don’t believe you and medically gaslight you. There is no amount of meditation or coping skills when you are stuck in bed for years crying from pain.
When the pain really sets in there is no way to cope with it...
My pain gets so bad that I end up crying in public. I get so frustrated with how sore I am and how it stops me from walking properly that o just burst into tears and have to try hide it. Pain management doesn't work if the pain doesn't go away.
Sorry to hear that..what kind of pain you have maybe I can hello you
I'm in bed all the time, and yet it's a rare occasion when I get actual good sleep. There is also a price to pay for that.. Nightmares are how I awaken each time, due to going past my medication tImes. Anxieties come with territory now also. They like to hang out with my new depressions. It's hard to remember what life was like before my Snowmobile accident back in 2013. Permanent nerve damage ain't no joke. And when my Grandma use to tell us we were getting on her nerves, I don't think she had any idea.. In all seriousness what do you all do to avoid the dark thoughts
Hi, C inside backwards.......I have a life similar to yours, had an accident in 2002 hit my head on concrete, with permanent nerve damage ,and lay down all the time.
I don’t know how I continue to live like this, doing absolutely nothing for 19 years now. I also have the nightmares, think it is the frustration of it all coming out in your sleep.
I get dark thoughts, but still have a sense of humour, and try not to dwell on things, spend a lot of time on the internet.
Take care.
My chronic pain creates depression. I can only fight my cp so long
To manage my pain Cerebral Palsy Disthymia, Lymphedema, GERD, and migraines I'm on several medication for. lots of symptoms. Thankfully, I've grown fairly comfortable with the CP. it's all I've ever known and I didn't suddenly "lose" the ability to walk. I've never been able to independently. I used to be involved in this great support network called Daily Strength. They have support groups for every health/life issue you can think of. The Mighty, Disability Scoop, and Chronic Illness Cat are great ways to engage with the disabled/chronic illness community online.As a kid, I was in WOW (Winners on Wheels) an after school and community club for kids in wheelchairs. Writing and art are my filters for everything in life. I do Bible Art Journaling,, sing, play piano, and I write constantly. Don't give up if it takes a long time to get diagnosed. It took me a year to find out I have Lymphedema.
I have a job where I need to stand 95% of my work day. By the time I get home my feet hurt so bad I can barely walk.
which makes it hard to clean house and do all the chores that I need to get done. My social life is gone.
Which leads to mild depression.
I understand you... It is really hard to do the daily chores when in pain. To find the motivation, to keep on going. I have no friends what so ever... I lost my personality, my moral compass and my values many years ago and friends smell that something is off with you. It is very difficult to fiend meaning when life is hellish.
I suffer from osteoarthritis, and have had many broken bones that didn't heal properly, I deal with migraine headaches, endometriosis and many other health issues as well as mental illnesses. I have been referred to occupational therapy for pain. I don't know if it will help, if they will listen or if they will just tell me I need to stretch more, and breathe deeply... it is incredibly hard and often I don't seek out help until I cannot function at all because of pain. Many doctors have been rude, abusive and very hurtful to me and whether or not they help me I still have to pay them at least $200.00 !!! It is difficult and not an easy road. Thank you Katie for bringing up this topic as I think they go hand in hand often. Depression pain- and pain depression in a cyclical overlapping linked way. I will let you know Katie how the ot goes I hope it helps!
So you saying it's in our heads it's the depression?? Try living in my body for 24 hours then come back to me when you know what you are talking about! 🤬
Right on!
So true all of this from mourning your life to trying to move on from Chronic pain and disability. It never goes away.
I must say people with severe disabilities, I don't know how they do it.
I am struggling from my disability with weight gain, try to keep moving not to lose movement and depression from the chronic pain.
My quick advice do anything to laugh watch funny movies, comedians, visit or talk with friends and family who make you smile. Do things to relax toenails, massage. The more smiling and relaxed you are the less you think and focus on the negative. It is a daily struggle :0)
I have ptsd depression anxiety fibromyalgia neck and back pain damage nerves COPD heart failure heart stint and a few other problems but any way I just hate that I always have to feel like I’m sick 🤒 while others are so happy 😀 I try so hard not to lay in bed but I’m in so much pain always it’s miserable 😭 I’m on lots of meds I hate taking I’m willing to try anything to help me I just feel like a failure
I walk , I am trying to elevate my heart rate.
I have looked for help in my community for the longest time, for my problems.
I have pain now.
I feel things that I never felt before.
A lot of the time that you want to talk to someone.
Someone to relate to about my problems, or my thoughts mostly.
I have called so many places leaving so many desperate messages pretty much in tears trying to get some sort of help.
All they ever wanna do is send me away for three weeks.
I have watched countless videos and countless hours of so many things online.
I’ve tried so many things and I’m taking so many medications but the pain doesn’t seem to go away. I was diagnosed with severe depression and Anxiety. Also panic disorder.
I got offered medications and I denied them because I wanted to talk to someone maybe be in therapy or something. But where I live nothing really is available no one really knows much about anything that has to do with mental disabilities or disorders.
I’ve been to multiple hospitals here in my town and multiple doctors, they keep telling me that it’s in my mind.
I really try to talk to my wife about it. But she has problems and work of her own. Her way of dealing with it is much different than mine and it seems to work for her.
I know it’s affecting our relationship now.
As patient as she is.
Her solution is simple “just get over it. “
And no matter how hard I try
or how many hours I walk .
I can’t.
I’ve consulted priests and healers. I just want to sleep. I want to rest. I want to feel normal again. Small things make me cry.
I am FAT but I do try very hard and I just can’t get the Motivation sometimes. That’s why I’ve been working so much now. I’m so afraid. I’m so concerned. To the point where I’m leaving a comment.
I’m almost certain that I have something worse and I haven’t been diagnosed with it. I’m so scared to find out what it could be. But every day I keep going. I keep thinking well whenever I find out what it is. I’ll get a couple of extra months of “life”. The pain is to much.
I hear you, I truly do!!!
My rheumatologist told me to take NSAIDs for my chronic arthritis pain. NSAIDs worked for the pain and the inflammation of my arthritis, but they took the toll on my upper GI track. My psychiatrist put me on Cymbalta. That decreased the pain to a tolerable level, but it interfered with my ability to drive, socialize, perform tasks in sequential order, make a sentence, explain myself, carry on a conversation, do my job at work, take care of myself, my apartment and my cat. I am grieving the loss of my abilities, plans, hopes and dreams. I'm about to lose a job I've had for 30 years because I'm no longer able to perform up to my employer's expectations. I'm too young for Social Security, and I don't have enough money saved to survive after unemployment runs out and before I'm able to qualify for disability which won't even pay my rent. it's one thing to tell young people there's a light at the end of the tunnel. They have their whole lives ahead of them. Things will get better. But when you're old and disabled the only light at the end of the tunnel is the one where your relatives are waiting to welcome you to the other side.
caterpillarnana I completely understand! I take Cymbalta 2x a day 30mg for fatigue and pain. I have lupus and fibromyalgia and I cannot afford to go on disability! I feel the hopelessness everyday but especially when I can't do things for myself and when I get looks because these diseases are invisible. It's all too much
I have had chronic pain for about 5 years, and I'm 19 (constant with no relief). I deal with multiple medical conditions, and it's very hard to get through the day. But I make small goals through the day even if it's just get through the next hour. I try my best. I do my best with what I have. I have had to jump through so many hoops, and it's so hard to put into words how I feel, and trying to figure out what I can do. chronic pain had stopped me from a lot of things, and it has stolen a lot of joy.
What kind of problem u have ??
Right now come on the pain is so great. I just feel death is best. Why me? I don’t know if I can pull through. 😭 why? I don’t have the strength nor will. 😭
Do you want to talk about it?
Or
Do you want/need a distraction?
Or
Do you want to be ignored right now?
I had chronic pain usually upper back, shoulders and neck. Some days I can ignore it some days it kills me.
I also have depression which the chronic pain linked to. The only solution that my doctors give is exercise.
Getting anything done is painful let alone physical exertion. Showers, stretching and lying down is my coping.
Thanks for the video Katie you're the best.
does long sleeo decrease your pain?
I ❤️ you Katie! Thank you SO much for making/posting this video!! You've pretty much described my life here & just listening to your words have lifted my spirits. 😘
I have a tumor in my spine, with scar tissue covering it for surgery and also neuropathic pain
“ITS IN YOUR HEAD” is not just what Dr.’s say but also a,l the ppl I tell
O ya and back spasms ,,hunrededs at a time ALL the time
Im nothing, im empty, alone, stuck inside my own head. Only thing that makes me happy and comfortable is my father and when the day comes that he's no longer with me will be the worst day of my life and I don't think I will be able to live anymore after that :'(
I have migraines and fibromyalgia, I was told that the body can handle a great deal of pain, a soldier can be shot and carry on fight for hours. So I should be able to just get on with it!!!
A chronic pain coach can be a battle partner to help you manage your pain.
kati i have a question i was doing a survey for the place where i get my checkups and they had places i could comment
i typed in the only bad experience i had was when i was sexually assaulted and i put the name of the asshole who sexually assaulted me
i know it was him as well because a 16 year old talked about how that same asshole sexually assaulted her and its written in my diary
why am i doubting myself that i was either right to do that or that i am 100% sure it was him i know my mom pretty much called me a liar when i tried to talk to her about it but its more that i feel like i am doubting the name (that is also where my memory always fails is with names) but it is written in my diary he was the only guy who worked there with that first name and the last name beginning with z
he still works there so i wanted the peoples there to know i was verbally and maybe physically sexually assaulted by him i cant call up and make a full up report because i am not ready to i feel like i would need to know exactly what happened that day and the order well its the order i dont know i have everything that happened still pretty much memorized because i was always trying to figure out the correct order until one day in college i just gave up
now i am doubting pretty much everything and i dont know why
Beat Treat no verbally maybe physically
sex wasn't had it was 100% verbal he might have just physically touched me inopropriately but it might have been an accident just from what I remember what happened
I was more pissed about other stuff that happened but the verbal comments messed me up for a longer amount of time
I have been working on all of this that's why I reported the sexual assault I can't spell well at all
it happened when I had a check up at the age of 18
Every single day my back hurts then afterwards, my lungs can't breathe
I am turning 19 this year and I’ve had a chronic tension headace for about 5-6 years.
I went to a specialised chronic pain hospital a year ago. There, I learned for the first time that I was not imagining my pain. There were a lot of people like me and also a lot of people with much worse chronic pain (chronic migranes, cluster headaces). It was so good to finally have people believe me! Also people around me in daily life seemed to realise: “oh she’s going to a hospital. Maybe she really does have headaces”.
But other than that, my stay at that hospital was a little dissapointing. They mostly talked about how to make life with chronic pain better (Eat well, sleep well, exercise, keep yourself distracted from the pain), theese things I was already doing. They helped a little bit but noone really talked about getting rid of the pain. I know for tension headaces it is possible. I did get amitriptyline to help my body re-build its serotonin level -> for my kind of pain, serotonin is what my body is missing to ‘filtrate’ what pain must be felt by the body, and what not. At least so I was told. (english is not my fist language, hope this makes sense)
So the drug helped for a year (wich was great!) but my body did not start to produce enough serotonin on its own again. So after a little bit of research I am considering trying different methods. Reducing stress, mediate / yoga, doing domething creative regularily, working out a lot more.... this may sound silly but right now it’s the only idea I have left. I know I’m having too much stress in my life and this might be a way to battle that.
Anyways, this is probably only interesting for people who are like me,
I just want to say I do reccommend theese specialised hospitals/ therapists because they to give a lot of intformation and you meet other people who are just like you and understand your situation. But just know that the healing process is probably a lot longer than that.
What hospital did you go to I have a chronic daily tension headache I’ve seen so many doctors and no relief it gets so discouraging
hi! Im going to be 17 soon and it’s been a year of me having the same problem. ive tried that medicine and many other but none worked. it’s nice to know im not the only one dealing with this :)
You're SO fab Kati, thank you especially for this video. I have had chronic back pain since I was 19. All of the medical specialists I have seen, have said that it's as if I have the spine of a 50 yo unhealthy man who works on a jackhammer all day long, or of an 80 year old woman! A few years later, I was diagnosed with depression and am still wondering how/if they are connected!
im dealing with this everyday! both ways!!! sometimes i just want to give up in life.
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thank you so much for this video. I have struggles getting medical help because most doctors won't listen to me. I had to practically diagnose myself with psoriatic arthritis, endometriosis, neurocardiogenic syncope and others (possibly epilepsy) and have it confirm by doctors a LOT later. It would have been a lot easier and it would have spared me a lot if pain, if doctors just listened in the first place and looked past my mental illnesses. But yea, I struggle to accept the fact that I'm chronically ill, but I'm gonna have to, sooner or later.
Hang in there kiddo. Yeah it sucks doesn't it when you have to practically diagnose yourself. I wish doctors were held to a stricter standard in that when they don't listen and fail to diagnose you properly there would be some kind of disciplinary action. I hear you about accepting that you're chronically ill. I fight to accept it too. I fight even harder to get understanding from the rest of the world (specifically my employer, and insurance). There's a heavy price to pay that we shouldn't have to bear on top of what we already deal with, but we do. Just know there are others out there who support you and understand what you are going through. :)
Great vid 1st time here. I have numerous medical issues that cause chronic pain. Except for my migraine med I don’t take any pain meds as I am allergic to pain meds. Actually had to go through DNA test to see what if any meds I can take. For pain I use s tens unit but usually burn myself from overuse
Today When I stand up I am bent at my waist. Live alone no family and my closest friend deserted me as I was no fun to be around because of my med issues
I see a psychologist we talk but psyche meds scare me
So I am trying to handle a house and pets alone. I only go out to go shopping & doc appts no life whatsoever :(
Please make more videos about chronic pain and illness! I’ve got fibromyalgia and while I’ve always been mildly mentally ill, I’m very severely mentally ill since I got sick. It’s difficult. It’s been absolutely traumatic. I would love more tips and tricks and education around this topic. :)
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've been chronically ill with depression for twenty years, and know how isolating it can be. Is there anything in particular you're struggling with right now that you could use help with?
Cassie Winter ah, thank you so much you sweet person. You just warmed my heart so much. I’m doing okay at the moment actually, I’m still struggling overall and much worse on my bad days for being ill, but I’m able to cope most of the time. Kind people like you reaching out are absolutely the reason I’m still here, so I can’t thank you enough for your generosity in even just that 💖
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No kinion artist this week? 🌸 Love this video by the way. This is a great topic. Doctors thought I was exaggerating and just did nothing to help for so long. So glad I finally found someone understanding x
Why am always in pain?
Hello
I suffer from chronic stomach pain for about 4 years now. I've gone to the doctor so many times and they always tell me it's stress. The pain is debilitating and it's hard to be active. The stomach pains lasts for weeks and comes and goes frequently. I suffer from major depression so I find this video very helpful. Thank you Kati!! 💖💖
How are you now ?
Have chronic pain and mental illness. It is so annoying and right now I am overly angry
I'm sorry you're dealing with lots of anger. I've been going through that myself recently and know how hard it is.
I have severe chronic pain and it gets unbearable sometimes. Tell you the truth the pain is not the worst but people not believing or not understanding that I'm in pain. That gets me depressed. People make me feel guilty of being ill. That's the worst. Other people just make it extremely difficult for us to do well in life.
I live in pain every day theirs not a day where I say to myself I feel great. My depression isn't due to the pain I have. It's due to my breast cancer. I know my mood has changed since October of last year with the first 3 biopsy's & surgeries & now with treatment. I was told November 16th that I had cancer & that brought me down. I try to smile alot when I'm with people but, It gets to me & I get tired alot more than usual.
How r u now
hello mam, I have one sided chronic pain in my groin , thigh , leg , knee , toe. doctor gave pain killers , nerve medicines and told it is sciatica but if I have a long sleep then I have no pain, but I if miss good sleep my pain increases although I take all medicines , it doesn't work, only long sleep works as painkiller, yes I have little bit depression, can I have this kind of pain due to depression?
Same with me plz help
Both having both side plz guide me
Are you in chronic pain Kati?
I'm finding that the medical community, our families, friends, employers, etc., just don't get how our daily lives are affected by chronic pain. I have trigeminal neuralgia (which is but one of a long list of health issues I have), and my life is HUGELY impacted by it. Even when it is just at a low ebb, I'm still in pain every day. Most of the time people don't even know I have anything wrong. Then when it flares badly, I can hardly talk, or chew food -- it will literally stop me cold. The pain is so bad (it's a searing burning pain in my face and jaw) all I can do is stand or sit still and try not to cry. My doctor doesn't ask about it, my friends are aware but far away, I can't always call and if I could I can't speak anyway because the pain gets worse with talking. I wish people understood this goes WAY beyond being able to cope. I get mentally enraged at the world not understanding. And I feel alone.
How are you doing? Hope you are doing well!
I can't get out of bed from chronic pain it makes u depressed
I been diagnosed with fibromyalgia wish leads me into a huge anxiety depression and panic attack’s. 🙁
I've suffered depression my whole life but it wasn't until my 20s that I started experiencing chronic pain, which in the past couple years has gotten so bad the pain is literally constant. One of the most frustrating things for me is that I think I would be mentally okay (I have worked very very long and hard to make my depression manageable) if it wasn't for chronic pain. It feels like it has set me back so much. I wish I could find an answer or just be able to blame it on a specific cause but doctors can't find anything wrong with me. I'm young, physically fit, and very healthy, yet I am in constant pain.
Where is your pain
what kind of pain???
I get chronic pain then get depressed and vise versa 😩
I suffer from three chronic illnesses and all cause chronic pain. I 100% agree that these things can lead to depression because its happening to me. I have an amazing support system however the daily pain has made it tough to look on the bright side of things.
I like the website neurosymptoms.org for pain where the cause is unknown.
I'm on a pain management program atm. Talking about pain and how to live with it. I'm on day 3 of 8
What is the pain management program your doing? I go to a pain management Dr, but are you taking about a counseling program?
I was injured at work almost 8 years ago while working in New York. I'm from Florida and was fired because I was hurt. I had a severe neck and back injuries and finally had surgeries 1yr ago. NY is denying physical therapy and my surgeon is pissed. I have no idea what I need to be doing and I'm regressing. I was 24 when I got hurt and 31 when I had the surgeries. I lost my career that I worked in since I was 7 and I have tried everything to get better, try new things (but I suck at everything) and nothing helps. I have developed severe anxiety, panic attacks and depression. sadly, where I live there is nothing to help and I have no funds. I was forced back into my parent's house and it had been even more stressful. despite the real problems I have, they do almost everything to belittle me.
I have no real friends.... discovered I was tolerated at work as I worked my butt off and did work for others. I reach out to people and get a lot of negativity in return. it makes me feel even more worthless, useless and pathetic! I'm a disgusting and annoying burden to everyone. I thought I could count on family, but when they are dysfunctional and not supportive, I stay to myself. I underestimated the neck surgery and it was hard and just to pass a swallow test was a struggle. my parents took me as I had to have a ride, but emotional, mental they weren't even willing to help me. the rest of my family didn't care or try to help. the one friend I thought I could count on turned when she met her now fiancee...so it hasn't gotten better, only worse and I am desperately trying to find a clinic that can help with an all round way, but so far if you don't have a ton of money, you're not worth the effort to get help.
so what do you do at this point?
Terra Baldwin I got hurt too. One thing that helps w pain is lexapro for nerve issues and accupuncture
Dont give up, keep fighting
I am so grateful you put this video out, as I have a back injury that happened at work last year and was told all of the things that were said here, and I am getting very depressed. I'm usually a very positive person, but I feel like giving up, I have so many people who say they are here for me, but no one really is, and I don't know who to turn to. Doctors shuffle me around, and I won't even try anymore, as they do make me feel like shit, and "the symptoms don't make sense". I am just glad to see it isn't just me.
Brittney Walpole I’m with you! My New Years resolution for 2019 was to quit going to so many doctor appointments!!! My morale is already improving!!
My episodic migraines went chronic, it’s been a year now...I’m still newly accepting I can’t reliably make plans with anybody, work, excersize, etc. I began by relentlessly pursuing every recommendation from every treatment provider. I became exhausted and f’n offended by the shuffling act! All These appointments became the bane of my existence because I was missing so many due to disabling migraines ruining plans (all bets are off when attack strikes) and then having to cancel/reschedule & follow up.
I already feel like Ms. Reschedule in every other area of life. It’s all been Very isolating.
Sooo....After a year of fruitless Dr. Shuffling, I explained to my headache specialist that I needed a more streamlined treatment plan going forward, that my current Psychiatrist-wasn’t helping, loss of the old me made me depressed. The new meds he was prescribing me gave me new unwanted symptoms requiring medical attention, I was worn Out from months of trying meds with unacceptable side effects. from migraine preventives & the extraneous appointments were demoralizing and highlighting my struggle with invisible invisible disability stigma everywhere. I explained that after all that time, money & energy it’s frustrating to have - no relief or answers....and then ...the tears came. & I knew it was all over...Guess what?? I left with a few new NEW recommendations for further providers!! . One in which is a “pain psychiatrist”. Ay, ay, ya!! Nobody listens…!
I’ll take the three hours it takes me to drive, park, attend these doctor appointments and try to exercise or meditate instead with my limited energy reserves. Save my money on the gas & parking. Over it!!
I wish everybody luck who is dealing with this kind of thing - we are troopers!
You're not alone
Grieving the loss. You're right. Every now and then I feel the pain of loss of a life I expected myself to have. There's still hope, I suppose, but it's shrinking with each day.
Hey, I love your videos! Thank you for these! I have a family member that struggles with chronic pain and depression. He went to the Mayo Clinic to get help and was turned away because even those professionals said it was all in his head. They were very unkind to him, and I lost respect for them after that. I just hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. But thank you for your positivity!
I suffer Chronic pain since and injury back in 2001. For a long time I was in denial and tried to push through. After 5 lots of surgery and ensuring I had supportive medical team including psychologist Im finally retired and get to nurture this body. Some days I get to enjoy a walk in nature other days I need to rest with heat packs etc. Its a lonely road and one of the benefits for me was that I didnt have a lot of time to spend with friends and family. I now choose healthy adult friendships and have more quality time with my adult children. Stay strong, stay grounded and beleive in yourself. Get rid of toxic critical people who want you to do for them and complain when you explain your having a bad day and cannot do for them. Lifes to short and time now is critical so spend it with good people.
I can't thank you enough for this! So many seem to say our pain is caused by the depression. THAT IS SO DEPRESSING. 😅 Sleep is when we heal our injuries. Waking up in pain gives me agitated depression for sure. Grief is such a big part of it too. You're the best!
Chronic pain is killing me... I can't sleep at all..and been suffering aloepecia areata for two weeks
I once experienced a near death experience, and from that day until now i am always scared of illness or death ,, and i have some chronic pain (insomnia, headaches, chest and back pain , and knees pain) and its been 2 years now :(
How are you?
Im in so much pain that if I did not have pain medication I reckon that would be it for me.