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Posted 8/16/2015 8:56 AM (GMT 0)
Morning All


How has your week been? Check in if you have the time.


I have had a busy week I am looking into getting my own place which is a big step for me as I have been living with my parents for the past 5 years. I have seen a place just a few doors down from my parents which is good and it will be a step in the right direction for me. My plan is once I get settled in new place to start looking for work again so I can be independent again I am sick of living on benefits and really want to get back into work but know it's going to be tough I lost my job in 2010 and have not worked since but I know I can do this.

I am still having lots of back problems and my pain levels are high I was at the doctor mid week and she reckons I have the classic symptoms of Sciatica and that one of my damaged discs is pressing on a nerve in middle back which is causing shooting pain down my spine into my tailbone and my butt is completely numb lol. There is not much that can be done I just need to try and keep as active as possible and not sit for to long without moving. Living with this pain daily is affecting my mood but I am staying positive and taking each day as it comes and living in the moment.

I have had a chilled weekend mainly watching my latest Netflix addiction lol which is the Vampire Diaries. Got my aunt coming to visit later on today so looking forward to that and then a busy week coming up.

Hibee turn
Posted 8/16/2015 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hibee
I hope you find a nice home for yourself and a job too! You always seem like such a modest kind patient man. (Are you really like that in real life? lol). You deserve to be happy. smile
As for your back, I am sorry it's been so tough for you. Yes, sitting a long time is a bad idea. Exercise when you can. There are various ways to exercise without affecting your back.
Also, have you used body pillows?
like this?

It's suppose to help with back pain.
Take good care of yourself.
Posted 8/16/2015 10:03 AM (GMT 0)
By the way that type of body pillow is not only for pregnant women lol. Men use these types of pillows too. I couldn't find other pics to show you haha.
Posted 8/16/2015 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Melodee


I try my best to be patient lol .

Cheers for the link I will check it out.

How's things with you?
Posted 8/17/2015 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hibee,
Glad to hear about the progress you are making, Hibee! I have complete faith in you that you will find the perfect job and continue in the right direction!
Posted 8/19/2015 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Everyone, Hope everyone is having a great week. :)

Sorry for my sudden absence the past couple of days, I have been so so busy, and hardly even had time to breathe. Got some stuff/drama going on with my boys and other family and it has kept me busy. Have another appt today in awhile but I should be back around sometime today, if not here in a few.

I'm feeling fantastic mentally, I'm back to normal thank God!!!! However I did hurt my back about 4 days ago and I have no clue how but it hurts so bad, even hurts to breathe. I'll probably call the doctor today as I said I would if it was still hurting and it is.

Anyway, sorry again for not being here. Love you guys.
Posted 8/19/2015 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Good to see a post from you AL. It seems a lot of families are in turmoil right now. Maybe it's the change in seasons??

I'm heading out in a few minutes to another appointment. The shoulder surgeon, since I just finished PT. Yay! This is my last week of crazy appointments before my surgery. Surgery next Wed., and then, I'm on orders to stay down for 4 weeks! That will be a change for sure. Hmmm

Anyway, hopefully I'll get through this week's pre-op without any big surprises.

Hope everyone is taking care of themselves.
Posted 8/19/2015 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
still kicking and screaming. sending positive energy to you all.
Posted 8/19/2015 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Hump Day! I'm tired after a busy day at work. Fighting a sinus cold too but I'm home and in my Jammie's now....all is well👍👍. Sending positive healing thoughts to everyone!!!
Posted 8/19/2015 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
It's been a while, but I'm glad to be back and posting with you all!

I've had a great couple weeks except for the cold I've been fighting the last few days, but that's nothing compared to the anxiety I was suffering before. I had my one month follow-up with my primary care doctor last week and he decided to keep me on .25 mgs of Zoloft because I've been doing so well. I go in for some blood work and another follow-up appointment in two months to see how things are going.

I'm so glad I stuck it out through the awful insomnia I was having when I first started the Zoloft. I'm sleeping way better and aside from a few moments of breakthrough anxiety, which, thanks to coping exercises and deep breathing, I'm able work my way through.

I'm sending all my positive energy and continued healing vibes to everyone!

Elizabeth
Posted 8/19/2015 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi folks.


Not having a good day today. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
Posted 8/20/2015 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
Been adjusting to days so been kinda on and off meds that make me sleepy. Passed my class b cdl and school bus endorsement, retaking passenger endorcment tomorrow! Supposed to start training for new job this week or next week. Still waiting to hear on disability claims.
Posted 8/20/2015 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
Having a mostly positive week here, some anxiety breaking through here and there but it's much milder than before and doesn't seem to last as long. Trying to ween myself off Buspar but keep taking Lexapro. Doc said while Lex would likely be a more long-term med for me, Buspar would likely step out of the picture at some point as my mind has gotten stronger.
Posted 8/20/2015 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm doing better thanks to the advice people offered me regarding my cold. Thanks guys. Hibee you too. Really appreciate the support I receive on this forum. Love you all. :) xo
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