Newbie Here Dealing With ALOT Of Pain...

[SickOfBeingSick]

Hi, I have been feeling very very down lately and am not sure why. I am going through alot and thought I would try out this forum. In 2002 I had to have a total joint replacement on both sides of my jaw due to my jaw being broken from domestic violence when I was 22 years old. To make a long story short I have severe chronic pain on both sides of my jaw and have been taking morphine for almost 10 years now. I also have severe complex sleep apnea and I do not eat right. We are currently selling out house and building a new one. I am just under so much stress that I feel like I am going to break. I used to be on meds but stopped taking them because I was feeling much better. Big mistake. I think it is my severe pain, on top of my severe complex sleep apnea on top of suffering from fibro, osteoarthritis on top of selling our house and building a new house. I also have other medical issues that I will spare you with right now. Let's just say that I am in severe pain everywhere. I thought I would just introduce myself to say hi and see how this forum works. Thanks! Sick Of Being Sick

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

Hi SickOfBeingSick,

Nice to meet you and welcome to the forums.

Have you gone back to the doctor or considered starting your meds again? Sounds like you have a full plate of things to deal with. Severe pain is something I don't wish on anyone, I am truly sorry you have to deal with it.

We do have a chat room connected with this forum. Perhaps consider going in and chatting with others. It does help.

Take care.

Warmsoul

[SickOfBeingSick]

Thanks for your reply. I am under alot of pressure right now. The other day I called both my counselor and shrink and they are both not on my medical plan anymore..and I just can't see going through the motions of trying to find new people to help me. It was so difficult trying to find them. I got so lucky when I found them..they were both so great. When I went to a counselor one time and told him my whole story I swear to you he said to me "WOW, you should make a movie or write a book, that is how crazy your life is" and that was my last visit to him. Anyhow, I have not tried out the chat room but will consider it. Thanks for your reply. I do know that I need to do something soon or I am going to lose it. I hate feeling this way..for one it is embarrassing. Anyhow, thanks for saying hi..I really appreciate it.