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August 23, 2005, 10:30 pm PDT
 Quote From: wlehmuth Beleive me, I understand where you are coming from. But wonder where you are heading.
Why are you asking God to forgive you ? Did you personally cause your chronic pain? Do you live in sin everyday of your life ?
I would probally be right that, you personally are a good person , filled with love and not understanding alot of things in your life because of your pain.
I have suffered with Chronic Pain for the past 20 some odd years. Doctors, I have had some of the best. Medication, Not to much out there that I haven't tried. Electric Stimulators to Block pain, I have one of the best made.
You wrote a letter that touched me in away that I know exactly how you feel. I myself have had those same thoughts and ideas and wonders. As I sit here typing this letter to you I hurt so bad that I just wonder why !
So please don't be so hard on yourself. You live it you own it then by God you have the right to talk about it. Try not to think about what others are thinking about you. They tell you they understand about your pain and how it feels. You have to love them for at lease saying it , because you know in your heart that there is no way they could possibly handle the every days of your LIFE !!!!
I get by with saying this to myself alot,
I Don't Care How Bad I have It Someone Else has it worst and if you don't beleive that, go to one of the Milatary Hospitals and see for yourself and with the Grace of the Dear Lord we will both continue to get by each day.
Take care of yourself and I am looking forward to you talking with me. You may not want to after reading my response to your letter. ..........TC - GB
Will
P.S Look in the mirror every day and say , hey you, you earn the right and that I am a good person
thank you so much for your response. I try my best, but sometimes it just is so bad I really can't stand it. The most frustration is the doctors keep telling me different things. I don't think they really have figured out what on earth is happening to me.
Sometimes I just get down on myself. I've done and do everything I can to survive. Some days, I just need a little help.
Even the hospitals treat you as if your just seeking attention. (depending on the Dr..... I've had some that were great).
I had one tell me it wasn't life threatening so why did I go to the hospital. I lost it. Then they tell you, you need a shrink. I went to a shrink cause I really was beginning to think I was crazy. He told me there was nothing he could help me with and my doctors were doing a great job.
He did apologize for the dr. at the hospital and said when the flare up gets that bad I should go..
As you can imagine, I'm rather gun shy now.
I just feel like a second class citizen sometimes. I tried to work and boy was that a mistake. Yet, I have to fight insurers (who really couldn't care less) and put on a good face for those around me. Some days I'm just too tired and sore so I stay in the house alone.
Of course, that certainly doesn't help when the depression kicks in.
I feel much better today and want to thank you for your words of encouragement. I've always been a fighter (much without choice), mainly for others, guess I just needed to hear my own words (yours).
I hope your feeling better and have many "good" days ahead!
Thank you again! Coffee |
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November 8, 2005, 10:08 am PST
Quote From: wlehmuth Beleive me, I understand where you are coming from. But wonder where you are heading.
Why are you asking God to forgive you ? Did you personally cause your chronic pain? Do you live in sin everyday of your life ?
I would probally be right that, you personally are a good person , filled with love and not understanding alot of things in your life because of your pain.
I have suffered with Chronic Pain for the past 20 some odd years. Doctors, I have had some of the best. Medication, Not to much out there that I haven't tried. Electric Stimulators to Block pain, I have one of the best made.
You wrote a letter that touched me in away that I know exactly how you feel. I myself have had those same thoughts and ideas and wonders. As I sit here typing this letter to you I hurt so bad that I just wonder why !
So please don't be so hard on yourself. You live it you own it then by God you have the right to talk about it. Try not to think about what others are thinking about you. They tell you they understand about your pain and how it feels. You have to love them for at lease saying it , because you know in your heart that there is no way they could possibly handle the every days of your LIFE !!!!
I get by with saying this to myself alot,
I Don't Care How Bad I have It Someone Else has it worst and if you don't beleive that, go to one of the Milatary Hospitals and see for yourself and with the Grace of the Dear Lord we will both continue to get by each day.
Take care of yourself and I am looking forward to you talking with me. You may not want to after reading my response to your letter. ..........TC - GB
Will
P.S Look in the mirror every day and say , hey you, you earn the right and that I am a good person
My fellings are the same,but God didn't create your accident,he has given you the tools to deal with your pain.I have suffered from chonic pain for the last 8 years.I know about the cycles,the deprsession and anxiety/panic attacks and side effects from all the medication I currently take.If you haven't done so,what has helped tremendously is pain managenmet therapy with a good phsyciatrist who can perscribe the medications that can help you.I also have a TENS unit that is very helpful,and use it in place of pain medication.There are other ways to deal with depresion in non medical ways,if you can,walk 30 minutes a day,use music theory,I play a musical instrument and my Drs think it's really cool.You may also consider getting a pet,they will lower your blood pressure,elevate your mood,and love you unconditionaly.I can't handle a dog in my conditon but I have two cats and they can be very entertaining at times.I have two specialists that help me but Federal Workmans Comp is a nightmare cutting off my phys therapy and now my medications.That adds to my stress levels.Also my Drs tell me I'm very good at hiding my pain,actually too good and have to play act a bit when I get a medical review from one of their hack medical examiners.But I am extremely frustrated at not being able to work and can barely take care of my house since I live alone.What used to take me an afternoon to do takes days or weeks,sometimes I work through the pain only to end up worse the next day or the pain and fatigue takes over.I don't bellyache to my freinds about my pain,that turns them off.Lastly don't blame God,I was told long ago that God helps those that help themselves.Keep your chin up and get that pain management counceling if you can possibly do so. |
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