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Hello to you all.xx

Hello every1.x
I’m new to all off this after recently
being diagnosed with disability’s.(
I hope to find answers on here to lots of questions I have.x
I’m new to all off this after recently
being diagnosed with disability’s.(
I hope to find answers on here to lots of questions I have.x
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Welcome it’s great to meet you tonight 😇
Yes we have got lots of info and advice on here for you.
Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help you with ❓❓
@steve51
thanks for your lovely comment
I feel like I’m
just spinning on the spot with what’s best to claim I have put a post in another section.x
That’s my Pleasure.
Please please let me help you with things.
We have got a “Benefit Calculater” on here which will really help with things.
Please please let me know how you feel ❓
@steve51
to get my
head around all that’s happening at the moment.(( adjusting to my disabilities and pain is not easy..(
im single and have no family
support.((
I am really struggling.(
Sorry to hear that you are struggling, have you spoken to your GP about receiving any emotional support?
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
I’m very very sorry to hear about that!!!!!!
Yes I have had chronic pain since 2005.
Please please let me know where you want to start & I will see what we can do?????
@steve51
I have spoken to my Gp and she has put me on a higher dose of amitriptyline...
Yes I have been on Amytriptline for some years now.
I am on the maximum amount nowadays (150mg) per night.
Sorry to ask but are you taking any other meds???
Are you just seeing your GP at present for your pain???
@steve51
and it’s not working.(
I’m also taking naproxen
codeine
Paracetamol
amd im still in so much pain.(
im
due to go for a cortisone injection into my hip on 20th jan
im not hopeful as they never worked when I had them in my wrists for carpol tunnel and dequervains...:/
Yes I am rattling with mine and they don’t do much to be honest.
Don’t worry it’s well worth giving the injections a try!!!!!
Is your gp sorting this out for you????
Please let me know if you need any further help/support?????
@steve51
my Gp is useless if I’m honest
i asked for a summary of my
medical notes and there is loads missing.((
i need the evidence for DWP and local council to apply for my blue badge.
I’ve asked for a medication review tomorrow
she is going 2 to call
me.x
We have got plenty of help/advice for you to sort your Benefit’s on here believe me!!!!!
Please please let me know if you would be happy with this way?
@steve51
ive been all
Over the internet looking
for advice
how I came across this site.)
That’s great news!!!!
I will be here for you.
@steve51
all I done was cry
on the phone to her
and its my bday today.(( just another day for me...(
Do take care and do something nice for yourself today, you deserve it!
Sorry what you are going through. We are here to support you. You are a valued member of our community.
I am one of the team of community champions who advise and help new members who join.
I can understand your pain we are here to listen .
One bit of advice I can suggest is small steps. I know from reading wish to have advice on benefits we have a lot of information on the website.
If it is possible speak to your local CAB office and ask for a benefit review what your entitled to. Make an appointment and go down.
They will tell you. Having some one face to face speaking does help.
I am a gentleman of a certain age and cope well with this IT. Even so have some days get a lot of confusion. Forget what I am doing. Need guidance.
Has to be simple for me to understand .
As for your Doctor are coping OK speaking and talking to them.
I know even myself have and can talk have anxiety and need the services of an advocate. Sometimes. That might help. The practise manager of your surgery should be able to help.
With seeking advocates that is some one to speak on your behalf if you struggle to ask for what you need. I believe NHS websites might have information on them.
One further point wish you well . Keep in touch anytime.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
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i am spending another day indoors hiding away
trying to cope with the pain.((
was very kind of you.x
I hope my post and @Pippa_Scope helps and eases the pain on this your birthday.
Birthdays are I know difficult days . I know being on my own as well . What I do my little tip is be good and kind to yourself. Make a special meal for yourself. Have some relaxation time try to think of things positive.
The big step you have done is talking and we as a community are here to share and care.
You are not alone. Always some one here for a chat. Anytime.
Hope what happens the rest of the day is good for you.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
SCOPE Volunteer Award Engaging Communities 2019
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Happy Birthday 🎁
I hope that you are having a good day??
@steve51
not 1 card
spent most the day crying.(
but thanks for ur post.x
I am very very sorry to hear about that.
That’s a real shame but don’t worry you are above friends now 👫👫👫👫👫
Please please accept my apologies!!!!!!!!!!
@steve51
Have been there so many times. Please I know this might help is to try to think of finding ways to be kind to yourself.
Loneliness understanding what and how it effects you mentally, physically is hard to deal with.
I never thought be this way and then thinking about the positives. Make some plans and ways to cope with these feelings and emotions.
Little changes to my lifestyle help. So have the need to get what I want to help me survive and cope. Signed on line to a lot of retail outlets. Useful to get anything to treat and calm my mental health state.
One of the aspects of my life is this forum. You are here. Always some one to talk to. If not make a discussion start something. Find that this community are not self centred.
We share and care..
Please keep in touch. Even if it is a few words. Be happy to talk to you. After all you are not alone here.
Please look after yourself. You a important, valued member of our community.
@thespiceman
SCOPE Volunteer Award Engaging Communities 2019
Mental Health advice, guidance and information to all members
Nutrition, Diet, Wellbeing, Addiction.
Recipes