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Posted by Rach on July 9, 2003, at 1:19:57
I need help. It's too much. It's all too much. I can't handle it.
Posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 7:32:28
In reply to I've fallen down and I can't get up, posted by Rach on July 9, 2003, at 1:19:57
Talk to us Rach, tell us what's going on. Or at least email me at home. I sent you my new address. In case you didn't get it:
gbwhite at comcast dot net
I'm worried and I'm selfish. I need to know what's happening with you.
Love,
Greg
Posted by Rach on July 9, 2003, at 8:22:23
In reply to Re: I've fallen down and I can't get up » Rach, posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 7:32:28
I just felt way too overwhelmed with everything going on - the laser treatment, my kitty (who is still living, just, but I can't see her because she lives with my parents and I need to be here for work), work is just ridiculous...who knew that making sandwiches would be SO stressful???, I broke it off with a guy I had been seeing, moving house (STILL not unpacked, don't have furniture, don't have a flatmate yet), and there's another biggy that I can't talk about here, but I have mentioned at ASH.
Plus every little cruddy thing that can go wrong, is going wrong. My car broke down, I lost my wallet, I found my wallet but my bank card was missing (which I discovered at the supermarket checkout), my phone and my mobile phone were disconnected because I couldn't pay the bill because I didn't have my card so I couldn't access my money, I've gotten rude notes from my neighbours (because I dared to park a different way to fit more cars in the car park), my friends have decided now would be a nice time to start excluding me...
It all just really got to me today. But I went to work (as much as I really wanted to call in and quit), and I think I may have moved past my little temper tantrum. Now my phone is on, and I think the first person I call will be a counsellor so I can make an appointment and have a chat.
How are you, G?
Posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 9:10:02
In reply to Maybe I just slipped, and have regained my balance, posted by Rach on July 9, 2003, at 8:22:23
Oh man, so much to do and think about. Someone on one of the boards mentioned about taking all your problems and lining them up in a row and they wouldn't seem quite so overwhelming. Then take one at a time until you dealt with them all. I've always had trouble with that concept. You would think it would be easy for me having been in AA and believing in the one day at a time theory. I think I'm just stubborn. But it does seem for you if you could focus on one or two things, work them out, and then move onto the next, it would really benefit you. You take on way too much. And as far as cars go, you should consider public transportation. I have never known anyone to have the bad luck with cars that you've had, jeez.
I think calling a counselour is a great idea. They may have some great ideas for helping you cope with this mountain of crap that's falling down around you. Let me know what happens.
Nothing really new with me dear. My back is still trashed and I'm living on pain killers. I do have an appt at the No. California Spine Institute. The guy I'm seeing does non-invasive injectional therapy. He uses cortisones, steriods, and some other meds I can't pronounce. I'm hoping it will help so I can get off the pain meds. The wife and kids are great. My youngest daughter is babysitting my granddaughter for the summer to earn some extra money. I'm still looking for full-time work, but there's nothing on the horizon yet. Like I said Rach, it's SOSDD.
Well, that about all I got for now.
I love you bunches. Say hi to downunder for me :),
Greg> I just felt way too overwhelmed with everything going on - the laser treatment, my kitty (who is still living, just, but I can't see her because she lives with my parents and I need to be here for work), work is just ridiculous...who knew that making sandwiches would be SO stressful???, I broke it off with a guy I had been seeing, moving house (STILL not unpacked, don't have furniture, don't have a flatmate yet), and there's another biggy that I can't talk about here, but I have mentioned at ASH.
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> Plus every little cruddy thing that can go wrong, is going wrong. My car broke down, I lost my wallet, I found my wallet but my bank card was missing (which I discovered at the supermarket checkout), my phone and my mobile phone were disconnected because I couldn't pay the bill because I didn't have my card so I couldn't access my money, I've gotten rude notes from my neighbours (because I dared to park a different way to fit more cars in the car park), my friends have decided now would be a nice time to start excluding me...
>
> It all just really got to me today. But I went to work (as much as I really wanted to call in and quit), and I think I may have moved past my little temper tantrum. Now my phone is on, and I think the first person I call will be a counsellor so I can make an appointment and have a chat.
>
> How are you, G?
Posted by NikkiT2 on July 9, 2003, at 11:13:37
In reply to Re: Maybe I just slipped, and have regained my balance » Rach, posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 9:10:02
You have so much going on right now its no wonder you're feeling over whelmed..
I think seeing a counsellor would be a great idea.. even if its just gives you that time each week to focus on you.. and help get everything into that straight line Greg talked about.
Hang in there sweetie
Nikki xx
Posted by NikkiT2 on July 9, 2003, at 11:16:04
In reply to Re: Maybe I just slipped, and have regained my balance » Rach, posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 9:10:02
Hey..
Good luck at the spine place... My brother has alot of spinal p[roblems similar to yours, and he has recently been told about try Botox to help with the pain.. he is seeing his doc soon to ask about them (waiting lists terrible here rememebr, so no quick appointments available) Its something to do with the Botox paralysing your nerves that help with the pain.. and then the muscles which contract cos of the pain can relax and that reduces the pain longer term..
might be something worth asking aboutNikki xxx
Posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 18:51:24
In reply to Greg, posted by NikkiT2 on July 9, 2003, at 11:16:04
Nik,
I'm really not sure at this point what to expect. They have three main doctors there, one is a spine surgeon, another does spine manipulation (a form of therapy), and the other, my guy, does injection therapy. My understanding is that you see the first two non-invasive doctors first. Then if there is no improvemnet after awhile, they give you the option to talk to the surgeon about surgery fixes. I'm sure this doctor has a whole lot of different meds to try, and it may include Botox. But I will add this to my list and mention it to him when I see him on the 14th. I'm just hoping that we can at least get me cut down on the pain meds. I'm taking so much, and I'm running out of them early. Thankfully, my PM doc has put a limit on how far she will go with them or God only know how many I might take. My pain is very severe.
I will let you know what happens Nik. And thank you so much for thinking of me. I'm blessed to have friends like you.
BTW, did anyone forward my new email address to you? Let me know.
Much love to you my British Babe,
Greg> Hey..
>
> Good luck at the spine place... My brother has alot of spinal p[roblems similar to yours, and he has recently been told about try Botox to help with the pain.. he is seeing his doc soon to ask about them (waiting lists terrible here rememebr, so no quick appointments available) Its something to do with the Botox paralysing your nerves that help with the pain.. and then the muscles which contract cos of the pain can relax and that reduces the pain longer term..
> might be something worth asking about
>
> Nikki xxx
Posted by NikkiT2 on July 10, 2003, at 8:03:01
In reply to Re: Greg » NikkiT2, posted by Greg on July 9, 2003, at 18:51:24
Let us know how you get on.. Mark (my bro with terrible back problems) had some injections last year for pain killing and they helped quite alot.. it was the same name as the one women get in labour.. but the name escapes me now.. epidural ones thats it!! He managed to cut down alot on his pain meds.
Like you, he can't afford to get surgery, so is going through all the non invasive stuff too.Sending lots of positive vibes your way.. and to the docs so they help you lots and lots
Nikki xx
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