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Describe Yourself
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This is a question I must answer, as I feel it helps docs understand their patient. If you want (no names will be included) if you want to use one or so words to describe "yourself". It might be - Lonely, Abandoned, Content when I can, etc... So instead of saying Blue eyes, blonde hair, etc... you are describing the YOU with Chronic Pain. Some maybe be physical (do you always look good), but much will be on an emotional level. This is what is hard for others to understand. Pain is… read more

posted August 11, 2023
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Frustrated
Some days sad

posted August 19, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

* teaches

posted August 12, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Adjusting, adapting as needed to my new challenges ie aging and changes.
Learning of my changing needs.
I have an older sis who is hearing impaired, blind in one eye, with cerebal palsy.
I think look around me yes, others seem better off? but many not so. This traches me to be thankful.
Lots of work, I have had several very responsible careers yet I find this one more detailed with consistent changes as I thrive to stay on top of pain. I turn to Jesus more often and experience more love and stability
Thank you Kathy

posted August 12, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Lonely
Invisible
Lost
Forgotten
Broken
Useless
Tired
Numb
Fire
Stabbing
Pain
Normal people have no clue what chronic pain delivers to its victims. I am just a shell of the man I use to be and it eats me alive. I wish everyone here the best of luck fighting their way out of the club. Be well.

posted August 11, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Lonely
Hot branding iron
Millions of bee stings
Depressed
Noone understands
Afraid
Frustrated
Sorry, I know you said one word, but cannot describe in just one word how I feel.

posted August 11, 2023

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