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Re: Life can be a Pain

d.pngthinking of you @Owlunar 

Re: Life can be a Pain

Hi @Maggie 

 

It helps talking things over so it's worth practising and you can do that right here

 

I am learning - I am more of the nature to keep stuff to myself - maybe ring Life Line - I ususally get good help there - I get anxious at times - I am feeling anxious right now

 

And

 

@outlander @Zoe7@BlueBay @Gazza75 etc

 

I saw my doctor today and he had delayed reading the letter from the Pain Specialist because she seemed to support my medication regime when I was there but when my doctor read the letter she sent him she started by agreeing with what I said but then contradicted me - 

 

So the truth has not been served and that's all I am saying about her except I have decided to get into the Private System and I will do that after I have been to Cairns

 

Trust is an important - I used to see a private specialist at the beginning of this adventure - after I have been to Cairns I will find if he is still practising - he was the last time I looked - I might look into it before then - but actions are better kept after my holiday - hopefully I will have settled by then

 

And there is no hurry - my GP is supportive and doesn't want to change anything - it's so great to have him on my side

 

Also - it's been a long time since I needed my asthma puffer very often but over the weekend I have needed it more often - not serious - just tough breathing which is that the Greeks called Asthma

 

I am really tired tonight even after the peaceful weekend I had

 

Dec

Re: Life can be a Pain

hope you have a good sleep tonighmy second mum @Owlunar  xoxo

Re: Life can be a Pain

Hi @Shaz51 

 

I got into a bad pattern - reading late and then sleeping late - 

 

I slept from 3.00 am until 11.00 am so that's a pretty good sleep - just at the wrong time in the 24 hour coninuum - I don't mind being awake at night - I can read for a long time - but sleeping so late during the morning - ah nah - I just find it hard to get my day attended to

 

Dec

Re: Life can be a Pain

hugs @Owlunar , I have been awaking up about 1am and can`t go back to sleep

Re: Life can be a Pain

You have always had trust in this GP @Owlunar and so sticking with the plan you both have and then seeing another specialist when you come back from Cairns sounds like a very good idea. You know yourself best and will follow the path that best suits you. Hugs Hon Heart

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Thanks @Zoe7 

 

Yes - I do have a good relationship with this GP and I trust him 

 

But I feel devastated about the lack of trust that I have suddenly developed toward this specialist - it's been a hard, long journney that started a long time ago and tonight I feel really bad - far more upset than I usually managed to go - 

 

I will be getting onto the private pain specialist pretty soon I think even though I have months to go before I have to confront the pain clinic again - 

 

I'm tough - I will be okay - I will have an early night tonight I think - read again for as long as I choose and maybe tomorrow my nerves will settle

 

Thanks again - and as for Owlunar - the weather here has been pretty wet and cold and I haven't see her again - which of course doesn't mean she hasn't been here

 

Thanks again

 

Dec

Re: Life can be a Pain

I would like to think Owlunar is out there looking down on you Hon. It may have been a surprise encounter that night but it is one you fondly remember - hold onto that memory with the hope of seeing her/him again Smiley Very Happy

 

You were never that trusting of this specialist so I am not surprised you want to switch after what she has done. Do not let it get to you Hon - she obviously has her own agenda and that does not align with your needs. Take the time you need and then get onto the private specialist when you get back from Cairns.

 

Hope you sleep well tonight. Goodnight Dec Heart

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Thanks @Zoe7 

 

I think I will be okay - pretty sure actually - I really need to tidy my house and watch TV for a while and hope I go to sleep doing that

 

Things usually look better in the morning

 

Dec

Re: Life can be a Pain

@Owlunar  I’ve just read through your latest news. Trust takes along time to happen, but can be broken in a second. I would personally feel betrayed, but you are a wise woman, slow to anger it seems.

Your plan sounds like a good one and your holiday will give you time to put your plans into pace.

Managing pain is a difficult task, I know through personal experience.

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