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AshleeSVU

Updated 1y ago

Struggling with Chronic Pain and Depression

I have been a little depressed because I have had chronic pain, and have not been able to really enjoy anything. I have been trying so hard to enjoy little things and find things to look forward to. It is getting harder to do that.

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grumpybutt

2y

I'm feeling the same I've been working almost full-time and had to cut back to 2 1/2 days a week because of the pain. It's affecting my mental health. You're not alone my friend. You need to talk I'm here
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AshleeSVU

2y

thank you so much. I appreciate you. In this case it's not a good thing to not be alone, but I'm glad to have a confidant. Chronic pain affects so much, I'm trying to figure out how to cope with everything. It is overwhelming. I feel myself quickly losing interest in just life. Nothing is enjoyable, and that's a horrible feeling.
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Swerve

2y

I super relate to the lack of enjoyment. About a week ago, I was super hungry, and was in just well enough financial position to get myself 1 meal without worrying how much it cost. I got a brisket sandwich, with some that dank Mac n cheese you can only get at bbq places. I was really really trying to cheer myself up with a tiny reward to just keep trying despite how miserable I've been. There was nothing wrong with it, I could taste it was delicious. But what I couldn't do was enjoy it. Pov-trying to be nice to yourself, but yourself getting offended that you think "this" is enough to make you happy.
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AshleeSVU

2y

so true. I pray that we both find that joy in life again.

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