The medicine thread got me thinking...
For so long, I was so ashamed to take painkillers. As far as the pharmacists could see, I was a normal looking woman, coming to the pharmacy once a month for painkillers and muscle relaxers. The stigma that comes with taking pain pills is what had me feeling bad. Like what if they think I am just another pill popper?
My pain management doctor, at my very first visit, he walked in and said "you're too young to be in here!" and then I told him what was wrong and showed him x-rays and all that and he understood.
Being in pain like we all have been, I think it makes us more compassionate to others. Like my husband for instance. He has never dealt with severe, chronic pain other than hearing me cry about it all the time, and I just felt and still feel that he will never get it! The pain is not just physical, it takes a toll on your mentality as well!!
Knowing what its like to be in chronic pain makes you a stronger, more caring and compassionate person, because you know firsthand what suffering is and what it does to your body and your psyche.
I don't really know where I'm going with this post...haha...I just feel like some people will never understand our need for the "heavier" drugs...the struggle with dependency, or fear of becoming dependent, when all you're trying to do is stay comfortable and function like anyone else.
Ok, I am going to bed now...much love to you all!
For so long, I was so ashamed to take painkillers. As far as the pharmacists could see, I was a normal looking woman, coming to the pharmacy once a month for painkillers and muscle relaxers. The stigma that comes with taking pain pills is what had me feeling bad. Like what if they think I am just another pill popper?
My pain management doctor, at my very first visit, he walked in and said "you're too young to be in here!" and then I told him what was wrong and showed him x-rays and all that and he understood.
Being in pain like we all have been, I think it makes us more compassionate to others. Like my husband for instance. He has never dealt with severe, chronic pain other than hearing me cry about it all the time, and I just felt and still feel that he will never get it! The pain is not just physical, it takes a toll on your mentality as well!!
Knowing what its like to be in chronic pain makes you a stronger, more caring and compassionate person, because you know firsthand what suffering is and what it does to your body and your psyche.
I don't really know where I'm going with this post...haha...I just feel like some people will never understand our need for the "heavier" drugs...the struggle with dependency, or fear of becoming dependent, when all you're trying to do is stay comfortable and function like anyone else.
Ok, I am going to bed now...much love to you all!
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