I Really Try

I try as hard as i can to make it through one day at a time but most days i am unable to even get out of bed without my pain meds and I hate that. I hate being dependant on pain meds to get even the simplest things done. Chronic pain and other medical problems are ruining my life. Ive had problems since I was little and born premature, But none of the side effects or problems even showed up till I got married two years ago shortly after graduating high school. Im sure its just a coinsidence and all but it seems that my health is getting worse over time and my parents blame me.

And now i may be facing another brain surgery once again and Its all just too much to deal with. \

Im sorry to just complain :/

You're not alone. A whole bunch of us can sympathize, and we'll listen.

If I take one of my pain meds anytime during the night it's easier to get out of bed in the morning. I'm only on instant release meds because the extended release ones didn't work for me. If you aren't taking extended release, maybe you could ask your pain doctor about them.

It also helps if I get up in the night and walk around a little. Just walking to the kitchen and back to bed makes a difference, even in my hands. My muscles tighten up every time I lie down because of a syndrome from a partly crushed spinal cord.

I keep a small pillbox with pain meds and a muscle relaxant beside my bed so I can reach it when I'm hurting too much to get up.

tidalmouse said...
Hey Karbear.This is the place to vent.

I get the feeling your fairly young.

If that was the case with me I'm sure I would have a different outlook than I do about the prospect of taking strong pain meds every day.

I've accepted it.

I hate that your having these problems when you're just started with your life,if that's the case.

Hopefully you can find a balance between pain control and life.

God Bless,

Rick

I just turned 20 this past summer. Its just so hard

:( That's so young to struggle with all of this stuff.

You mentioned brain surgery, what kind did you have and why do you have to have another?

I'm sorry you feel blamed by your family on top of all of it. I'm glad you found this forum and hope you will stick around and take advantage of the great support that's offered here.