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sarahnosarah

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I wanted to talk about the toll that chronic pain has on people. Not knowing when to expect pain every day, and when it is expected, it still hurts too. It is so difficult that others don't easily understand it. I feel really frustrated that my aunt has to go through with it. She feels so unproductive and her mind is so hazy,thats what she tells me. I hope it gets better with time but it has already been a long time with chronic pain. I think it is important to spread awareness about this invsible pain and its effects on the mind.

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01/01/2023 at 11:22 PM

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Hi @sarahnosarah

How are you today?

I am sure many others here on the Carenity platform can relate to what you are saying. This is a great discussion and I'll tag a few people to see how they raise awareness about their condition.

@Missfriz @Stacey_P @Fiona! @Jlbekfi123 @AliceGrace84 @CristhianCarrillo @Kellyboc @Micheleegarvey @TheKoopster @Layne35 @juliepsycharnp @zorro11p @RuSaved1 @charlotteava63 @Erin0110 @jae_camille @gwendolynkfa @Bitcly @Kevintfn @Tculberson @Jarlem @Guptadharm @nking1188 @fity1234 @Kelly11 @TheDisabledDiva @Hamlet @donnabee @donmamoris @empengui @Melissap @Clopez @bruy-guy @KateMJ

What do you think about this? Does your condition cause mental haziness? Do you explain your chronic illnesses to others? How do you raise awareness?

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Lizzi

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Chronic pain and Mental Health https://www.carenity.us/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/chronic-pain-and-mental-health-5081 2023-01-01 23:22:03

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01/07/2023 at 7:10 PM

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Chronic pain does affect my mental health for sure. I finally had to find a way to get some sense of normalsy back without the high degree of pain. The onset of narcolepsy mostly due to the amounts of drugs made me know I had to do something. Finding ways to not aggravate the pain is essential. You have more pain the more depressed you get. I found to be my own best advocate. Work to adjust dosage and time with your doctor. It’s an inexact science but no one knows how you feel better than you.

Chronic pain and Mental Health https://www.carenity.us/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/chronic-pain-and-mental-health-5081 2023-01-07 19:10:28

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01/21/2023 at 2:33 PM

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I live with chronic pain for about 5 years now. I try to get up n push through trying to walk n do things around the house but the pain dictates to me how to live day by day. I hate it because it's robbing me of having a full filling life with my husband n friends. God bless everyone living with chronic pain n keep fighting a good fight.

Chronic pain and Mental Health https://www.carenity.us/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/chronic-pain-and-mental-health-5081 2023-01-21 14:33:41

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10/17/2023 at 2:30 PM

@Somya.P My neurologist gave me a script through the state dispensary for aid with sleep. It helps with sleep. The script is for low dose THC, so it aids with minor pain. I have learned through my trials of product that CBD gummies help with sleep, but not pain. In my state, CBD gummies can be bought at local corner stores.

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Armor2

05/13/2023 at 5:38 PM

@HelloKitty I started taking kratom when I was diagnosed with cervical dystonia, it means I have constant pulling of my neck and shoulder muscles. Botox is the primary treatment , 6 to 8 shots targeting muscles but its hit and miss. I told a friend about this and he told me about kratom, so I went to a kratom shop and talked to the owner. He learned I was an Army Veteran and sold me some capsules. Unbelievable the kratom knocked out the pain and relieved some of the spasms and pulling that was 5 years ago, and I am still taking it for chronic pain. I have found the vendors to trust and a fbook website to share experiences with others. Like all things kratom must be handled with common sense, and reading info on the web helps educate us all. IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS WITH MY CHRONIC PAIN

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MountainMan

Edited on 03/25/2021 at 8:23 PM

Yes I agree. Im on morphine and Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and yours as well. I have some others also. If I want to work in the back yard, I am sleep mode if I set down. The next morning and at night is paying with great pain. Its a hard road in many ways. We have to keep going best as we can. Have a smile and good day to you. I have the stimulator too.

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