Hi everyone, my name is Chris and I'm a 30yr old married mom of 2 girls from Ontario, Canada.
I found your group while searching for ways to deal with chronic pain, I'm having one of those bad days.
Approx. 4years ago, I had bilateral carpal tunnel release surgeries, which temporarily eased my pain level. Shortly therafter due to my workplace, I developed tendinitis in my right forearm. In May 2006, I sustained an upper thoractic strain which never healed, nor will it. (this is when my severe chronic pain began). On Feb.14/07, I woke up and could not move my hands. I have tendinitis in both thumbs, wrists, elbows. Which is my main chronic pain area.
I will admit that I am bitter towards my employer, as my back injury, if given the proper rest(which my employer did not) could have healed. My hands/arms, was all due to the repetitive nature of my job.
Both of my injuries have been declared a permanent disability by healthcare professionals and WSIB (workers compensation).
I am currently going through retraining due to my workplace injuries.
Not a day goes by that I am not in some degree of pain. Weather affects me greatly, moreso than overuse. Winter is the hardest time for me as I have no tolerance for the cold, it sinks right in and elevates my pain level dramatically.
I have my emotional good days and bad days, today being a bad one. I hurt, and can't help get into the "poor me" syndrome...the "curl up and avoid everyone" syndrome.
I also have chronic depression on a moderate to severe level, which I did spend 5yrs on antidepressants and reached a point in my life where everything was stable, and withdrew from them. Up untill dealing with chronic pain, I was doing pretty good emotionally.
I have severe panic disorder, when I take daily meds for.
All this leads to some very bad days, and is what brought me hear.
I could continue, there's a lot of positives about me, but I've reached my typing limit for the moment.
I hope to find some tips, make some friends and both give and recieve from this group.
Thx, Chris
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