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Sylviana27
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My name is Sylviana. I'm 53 years old, and for the last 5 years, I try to cope with chronic pain, lymphedema, damaged spine nerves, and other few problems. The last one was Bell`s palsy. Now I recovered but was a very scary time. What I find very difficult is to use compression stockings even using 2-3 different types of aids. I manage to pay someone to come 2-3 times in the week but can't afford more.
Probably, like most of us here (and not only) the biggest challenge is to cope with isolation as I live on my own. I hope to learn from others how to cope with flare-up pain and isolation or low mood.
Probably, like most of us here (and not only) the biggest challenge is to cope with isolation as I live on my own. I hope to learn from others how to cope with flare-up pain and isolation or low mood.
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Hi and welcome to the community and thanks for telling us about yourself
Have a look.around as there are lots of posts about dealing with isolation and pain
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Hi @Sylviana27 - & welcome to the community. I'm sorry you have so much to cope with, especially during these difficult times. I hope you find chatting to others here might help just a little with your isolation. Come & join us in our virtual 'Coffee lounge,' where we have various discussions on the go, & also some word games. There's a link to this & other discussions at the top of this page.Scope has also put together some resources which may also prove helpful. Please see: https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/75929/coping-with-stress-low-mood-and-isolation-a-support-thread#latest
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Hi @Sylviana27
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