Everything seems to fall apart now, what can I do to make things better?

Hi Buffter and welcome to Healing Well's chronic pain forum. I am sorry that you have to be here but very glad that you found us. Every person that comes to this forum has a different story to tell as to what brought them here. But, with that being said one thing about coming here you will see that you are not alone, we all suffer with chronic pain and some of us have many different medical problems in addition to chronic pain. It's a situation that some times makes us feel very alone with our suffering but know that you are not alone.

Oh yes, when we were first given the dx of CP we felt exactly as you do. It's a lot to take in and absorb all at one time. It is scary because things can change over night for many. What you are feeling is very normal. The best way to make it through this craziness of CP is a day at a time. You will go through so many different emotions along the way. But, one thing I want to stress to you is your life is not over, just another different chapter has begun. You have lots of life left to live and you just need to give everything time to slowly sink in. By coming here and reading and posting questions we can give you some pointers on different things we have tried. We are not drs and we cannot give medical advice but we can sure be here for you. I do hope that you have a good dr in your corner taking care of you, that is very important.

When you get a chance perhaps you will feel like sharing a little more info about yourself to us members here at the forum. Again, welcome aboard and take care.

Hi Buffter

Well you do not need to feel alone any longer! You have come to the right place if your suffering with chronic pain! I think you will find some of the most compassionate and caring people that you will find any where on the internet! It might help if you could share with us what is causing your CP and what your Doctor is doing to treat your chronic pain. What ever you are comfortable with sharing would be fine, it just makes it easier for people to help you! Just remember, that you can always come here and there is always someone here to listen and give you support! So feel free to vent your fears and frustrations, with having CP. You have a new family here to support you!

Good Luck to YOU!

White Beard

I can't remember any Dr. actually saying the words "Chronic Pain" to me....ever! I've heard "Post Lamenectomy Syndrome", "DDD", "DJD", "Spinal Stenosis","Neuropathy". But not CP....Is that strange?

I know that that's what I have....because it encompasses all of the other DX'es I've gotten.

Having CP seems to be like having a LOCK on your life....and nobody knows where the key is. I know that in my case I feel Stuck in a deep dark hole and no ladder in sight. When I don't take my pain meds I feel like I'm walking in thick glue and trying to get across the room, only I can't even pull my feet up.

And even when I take them I feel like I'm walking and the distance never changes.... so I'm walking and walking and walking and never getting anywhere....

Some days are better then others but not many of them...

Rhonda