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WonderDerek
07-07-2006, 06:23 PM
Does it cause more pain? How about depression? I'm just wondering so before I go to college I'll kind of be prepared.
Broknwing
07-07-2006, 06:30 PM
Yes and yes....Stress AND depression can both cause pain(neuro pain)...Anti-depressants help with this type of Neuro pain....I took Celexa for a while post injury and it def made a difference in my level of neuro pain, My mom has Fibromyaliga and takes Cymbalta for her neuro pain associated with that, it works wonderfully for her. Don't be surprised if the stress of life, school and schedule changes cause you a bit of pain for a while...Don't be opposed to be on a low dose of meds for a lil while, you may not need them long term, but at least until your body adjusts to the new environment/demands being put on it. I know you're looking forward to getting back to school, and I'm sure you're going to be having a blast once you're in full gear....It's good that you're thinking ahead about possible changes/etc that might happen in preparation to go. ;)
sjean423
07-07-2006, 06:48 PM
On the other hand you will have the benefits of being busy, which I finds keeps both pain and depression at bay. So perhaps the effects of the stress (and I agree with you Broknwing) won't be as strong.
Broknwing
07-07-2006, 08:20 PM
Sjean-
I mentioned something similar in his thread about sleep.....when I'm busy I need less sleep...but that also goes for pain, when I'm busy I tend to be in less pain....
WonderDerek
07-08-2006, 05:17 PM
That sucks because my ex is going to be living 6 blocks away from me when I'm in college and I know she is going to cause one or the other. I have an appointment to see a pain doctor in about 3 weeks and have been given a prescription for a deep tissue massage. Is that going to help with some of the pain?
Broknwing
07-08-2006, 05:36 PM
yes, deep tissue massage will DEF help with the pain. :D AHHHHHH, massage feels SOOOOOOO wonderful.....I know it's tough(and I still sometimes do myself) but don't dwell on your ex....she's your ex for a reason, you deserve better than her, the best thing you can do for yourself is to live an AWESOME life for yourself, not letting her get ya down....
WonderDerek
07-08-2006, 06:25 PM
yes, deep tissue massage will DEF help with the pain. :D AHHHHHH, massage feels SOOOOOOO wonderful.....I know it's tough(and I still sometimes do myself) but don't dwell on your ex....she's your ex for a reason, you deserve better than her, the best thing you can do for yourself is to live an AWESOME life for yourself, not letting her get ya down....I just hope that the massuse doesn't hit those 4 delicate spots on my back or I'll have a leg spasm that kicks them in the head, or maybe a fist :) .
Trust me, I don't dwell on my ex, it's just that...... She'll somehow find a way to do SOMETHING. At least I think.
Massage hasn't helped me (but I still get it - even if my brain doesn't realize my muscles are looser, I assume the muscles do.)
thenose
07-11-2006, 12:03 PM
Derek,
I found accupressure to work the best for me in the non-opiate/valium arena.
Also, a very simple way to help with stress is to sit for 20 minutes every day at least and have zero input. (Not during BP or shower either)
No music, no phone, no noise. (Get noise cancelling headphones if need be)
Try to just think about what you feel with closed eyes and focus from the top to the bottom of the body. Concentrate on your breathing and take slow, deep breaths. You should be able to feel your heart rate actually slow during this and after 20, you will find that you can think clearer and retain more study material.
Sounds silly to some people, but everyone who tries it, notices a difference in everything from pain level to spasms within a month. If I don't do it, I can tell within 2 days.
As for the ex---that is what woodchippers were made for