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Hi All! I just wanted to check in to see how everyone was feeling this week. I really hope you are beginning to connect and reach out to each other, because we are all in this together. Each of us is a survivor looking for a way to stay optimistic and hopeful. And we all have much to offer one another!!

With that said, here are a few more questions I would like you to ponder and answer! Sending love and healing wishes to you all--

  1. How long have you been courageously living with pain?
  2. Are you fan of reality TV (and be honest!)? If so, which shows are your favorites?
  3. What are two healing techniques that have helped you cope with the pain?
  4. Are you a morning or night person?
  5. What is one thing that motivates you to keep fighting?

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Permalink Reply by Marie G. Maroney on January 23, 2011 at 6:18pm
So sorry you are in so much pain. When i am hurting real bad I can't concentrate enough to meditate. I have never heard of RSD until I came to this site. We should really try to educate people about it. I have been in chronic pain for years and this is my first time hearing of it. I have to look it up and educate myself a little about it. As soon as I have security essentials check my computer, (my search engine is messing up) I am going to check it out. I hope you feel better soon. It is so bitter cold here, it is so bad for the neuralgia, my foot is completely numb tonight. It is going to be a long evening, oh well at least my favorite show is on all night, LOL keep my mind occupied. (First 48) Anyway, please feel better, try meditation, it may help, Marie
Permalink Reply by Nicole Hemmenway on January 22, 2011 at 9:55am

Marie,

Thank you for sharing and thank you for recognizing that you are courageous! I love how you walk to keep mobile...I know it must be difficult to do, but I am in awe of your determination to fight the pain and stay in control. You are living proof that we have the power to live with pain. Sending hugs and healing wishes, Nicole

 

PS-What is your favorite music?

Permalink Reply by Nicole Hemmenway on January 22, 2011 at 9:57am
PS- I hope you both feel better soon!
Permalink Reply by Marie G. Maroney on January 22, 2011 at 5:34pm
I like all music really, but I do have a favorite, Classic Rock. As a child of the 60's and 70's that music really moved me. I am not into the metal rock. I am more into Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills and Nash,  The Band, you get the idea. But, I also love classical and celtic. Sometimes American Indian drums and chanting helps when I meditate. Thank you for your support, it helps to know there are others out there I can "talk" to. What is your favorite music?, I don't know what genre you grew up with, that usually influences most people. Oh, and I forgot to mention Big band sound, when I used to clean all day I would blast Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, my neighbors just loved me. LOL have a great evening, Marie
Permalink Reply by Anne Hardwick on February 9, 2011 at 6:03pm

1. I do not feel courageous but have had this monster for 6 1/2 years.

 

2. Depends on which kind. There are the real greats like Survivor, and its been going now for over 10 years. The rest doesn't even compare. Probably The biggest loser Austalia. Which I found to be far more enjoyable than the American version. You actually have cooking advice and life skills set over their entire week and not shoved into one program. The Ozzies do more than just shout at you. Maybe Gillian and Bob are learning from them.

 

3. I have been working with my Psychologist to concentrate on breathing and visualisation techniques. Harder said that done.

 

4. I hate mornings takes me ages to wake up. I do have trouble trying to get off to sleep.

 

5. Very low at the moment and can only hope.

Permalink Reply by Stacie Cavallaro on February 10, 2011 at 5:31pm

Hi Anne,

I have recently started with breathing and meditation and I am so pleased with how well it is helping me to relax. Another member of this group has told me about it and I did some research on the subject. It is not an easy thing to do, but most worthwhile things are challenging at first. I plan on sticking with this, as it is definately a positive thing I am doing for myself.

I, too, am very slow in the morning. It takes me a while to get going; I just stick to my routine and I remember that slow and steady wins the race! And the nights are difficult, as well. By no means do I have a regular sleep pattern so I have learned that I must lay down and rest whenever I feel the need to do so.

And finally, I find it very difficult to accept my injury and all of my physical limitations. This is a wonderful site and I am so greatful that I found it. Everyone is so very nice and compasionate. I have come to realize that I am not alone - there are alot of people who are alot worse off than me. And there are also many people who truely care.

Wishing you well,

Stacie

Permalink Reply by Anne Hardwick on April 15, 2011 at 4:37am

Stacie, thanks for the reply and sorry not to reply back for so long. Life has been full of the usual family things, along with medication changes, reassessments, and such like still at work although had more bad days than good at the moment.

Hope you are well.

I agree a very supportive group this is. I don't get on here often enough.

 

wishing you a good day

Permalink Reply by Marianne Marden on February 8, 2012 at 3:22pm

Hi Everyone, hope we all get to chat sometime soon.

1.  I have had chronic 24/7 pain now for 6 years from RA and spinal degeneration/surgeries.

2.  I can not stand reality TV....give me a good sitcom, nature, documentary anytime.

3.  I do "art therapy", mainly collage, mindful meditation and guided imagery.

4.  I am definitely a morning person, when in pain I can only sleep a few hours so I tend to get up very early, enjoy the sunrise, and drink some great coffee.

5.  Life motivates me and my family especially my grandchild.  

Permalink Reply by Nicole Hemmenway on February 8, 2012 at 3:54pm
Marianne,
It is so great to get to know you a bit better. Do you have a favorite sitcom?

I love making collages to. I call them vision boards and put all images, phrases and pictures that make me happy.

Mornings have been my best time of the day too: I like feeling as if I'm up before the world. I try to make sure I take a moment to connect with myself and set my intentions for that day.
Permalink Reply by Marianne Marden on February 9, 2012 at 3:47am

I love that name "vision boards", great idea Nicole!  I am doing a memory one right now for a friend who lost his daughter in Afghanistan :(.  My favorite sitcoms...Everyone Loves Raymond, M.A.S.H. and all Law and Order shows too.  Hoping they put ER reruns back on too.  

Yes, my mornings also involve going over my daily journal...where I write down what I need to do, what I want to do and any blessings for the day.  Haven't kept up with it recently because of the spine procedures I have been having and I am moving to a disability apartment on Saturday, yea!!  I can no longer keep up with my 200 year old, beautiful home in the country.  I live alone now and it is just too much and not fair to my home either.  It needs someone to love it and take good care of it.  

Hope you have as good of a day as possible <3

Permalink Reply by Nicole Hemmenway on February 13, 2012 at 4:07pm

How did the move go? I have been thinking of you.

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