Hi Everyone!! I'm home...we got home and 2 of my kids started fighting as soon as we walked in the door...and then whined for 30 minutes that there was no food in the house and then Becca (field hockey player) decided she wanted to go to school...and then my mom decided that it would be better if I picked up my dog instead of her coming here...so we are Really Home...nothing changes...LOL!
I didn't share this before but I really hurt my neck on Wednes and have been in a lot of pain...a lot...I sucked it up to get through the festival and then yesterday while in the lobby with the coaches and some of the parents...the pain was soooo bad...they could see it on my face...Not sure what I did...but with the exception of labor/delivery I have never experienced this kind of pain...I can't sleep...haven't since Tues night...I am going to call the doctor and a friend recommended an acupuncturist...advil, tylenol haven't done anything...heat has made it worse...
I realized how much I take "health" for granted...and insurance as I don't have any health insurance...so I am also scared if this is even a little serious...
Trying to keep it in the moment, not project, pray, and am trying to take care of myself...I guess that is all I can do...
Well I am going to try to take a little nap as I have to go to school for a meeting and to work...I pushed the time up so I would have at least a couple of hours to rest...
Thanks for listening...Love Gina
And Geri thanks for the message on the gratitude list...smile on my face!
Gina,
So sorry to hear of your injury.....keep us posted as to how you are doing. Yep, I'm with you, some things don't change...I can so relate about the kids....when we were transporting K to the rehab from the psych ward we had to drive my oldest daughter home first....two minutes into the car ride, and mind you A hadn't seen K in a week, they started fighting in the back seat (an almost 20 year old and almost 16 year old)...let me know if you need to talk.
Geri
So sorry to hear of your injury.....keep us posted as to how you are doing. Yep, I'm with you, some things don't change...I can so relate about the kids....when we were transporting K to the rehab from the psych ward we had to drive my oldest daughter home first....two minutes into the car ride, and mind you A hadn't seen K in a week, they started fighting in the back seat (an almost 20 year old and almost 16 year old)...let me know if you need to talk.
Geri
I so glad you had fun and made it home safe and sound...We'll have to catch up tomorrow...
xoxo
Stacey
xoxo
Stacey
Hey Gina
Get to a chiropractor and source a good one they can work wonders, in the short term sit quietly once a day and think of a colour that you associate with healing and imagine that travelling through the painful area and into the nerve endings healing and easing the pain till you can get it checked out.
Sending some healing your way
Light and love zac
Get to a chiropractor and source a good one they can work wonders, in the short term sit quietly once a day and think of a colour that you associate with healing and imagine that travelling through the painful area and into the nerve endings healing and easing the pain till you can get it checked out.
Sending some healing your way
Light and love zac
Thanks Geri, Stacey, and Zac...I made an appt with the acupuncturist...they call me back 10 mins later and tell me the fee...very expensive...so another friend recommended a massage therapist...I feel a little better this morning...it hurts but nothing like the past 4-5 mornings...Zac I would love to go to a chiropractor but without insurance it would be expensive...not having health insurance in America is either a death sentence or a sure path to financial ruin...
Stacey I am around all day...
Love Gina
Stacey I am around all day...
Love Gina
This morning I went to the doctor...could not handle it anymore...Yesterday I was feeling a bit better but this morning woke up and it was so much worse...Thank you Stacey for the advice and the bump...The doctor was terrific...since I don't have insurance she cut the fee and gave me plenty of samples..I am on celebrex once a day and skelaxin a muscle relaxer...She is concerned that I also tore a muscle and if I am not better in 2-3 days I have to call her back...she wanted to order an MRI but since I don't have insurance we will wait to see how the meds work...She also wants me to keep heat on it...and rest...I bought Thermacare heat patches...she told me if the heat makes it worse...to go back to ice but she felt the heat would be better for me now...I have it on now and it does feel good...well I also think the skelaxin is kicking in and making me sleepy...one of the side effects...and told me I shouldn't drive...I told her I will be careful and plan the pills but as a single mom.there is no way out of that...tomorrow afternoon and Fri I have to work for my summer boss but already told her I can't lift anything...well I think I am going to take a little nap...Love Gina
Gina, I pray that you heal soon....I know neck pain is absolutely miserable. You are in my prayers.
Gina, I wish I lived close to you so I could help you out...I am on a leave from work right now and I would be right there for you if I could be! Take it easy. Call me if you just need to talk.
Gina...
Rest, rest, rest and take care of you...I will say some prayers for you and I'm hoping it's just a really sore muscle and not a tear but you have to do your part and take it easy so it doesn't get worse...
(((gentle hugs)))
Stacey
Rest, rest, rest and take care of you...I will say some prayers for you and I'm hoping it's just a really sore muscle and not a tear but you have to do your part and take it easy so it doesn't get worse...
(((gentle hugs)))
Stacey
Hey Gina
Light and love and the healing warmth of recovery to you
Is there anyone in youre meeting circle that can help? you never know and sharing may open up some offer of help.
Are there any medical schools near you where budding young chiropractors or accupunturists are looking for some patients, make sure they are a couple of years in....Just thinking aloud
Do you know any energy healers or have you had any recommended as a true energy healer can do wonders
Light and love zac
Light and love and the healing warmth of recovery to you
Is there anyone in youre meeting circle that can help? you never know and sharing may open up some offer of help.
Are there any medical schools near you where budding young chiropractors or accupunturists are looking for some patients, make sure they are a couple of years in....Just thinking aloud
Do you know any energy healers or have you had any recommended as a true energy healer can do wonders
Light and love zac
Thank you all so much...the support and advice mean so much to me...I took a nap...feel a little better...these muscle relaxers really knock you out and I hate that feeling but I guess they force you to rest...I think I will cut them in half during the day and take a whole one at night...
Zac...I will look into your suggestions...but I don't think there is anything like that around here in New Jersey...we are progressive to a point...
I just have to pray that this heals and it is nothing more than a bad sprain...and if it is not somehow someway God is here to help me figure it all out...
And Geri thank you for the offer...I wish we were near each other b/c I would come with you on Monday...
Oh Zac...just want to be honest...I don't go to meetings anymore...I work the 12 Steps...and a program but don't go to meetings...It is a long story but I went and was very active my first 6 years...my youngest, my son was born very ill and I was needed at home...for about 5 years...I went back to meetings about 5 years ago...when my xh and I separated he spread a lot of nasty rumors about me...he is also in recovery...my "friends" in AA took his side and made it pretty miserable for me...Finally at one meeting as someone was speaking about me without my name but I knew they were sharing about me...I spoke up and reminded everyone of the "principles before personalities" and what recovery is about and this meeting was not about recovery it was about attacking me with false information...that was the last meeting I went to...I practice a program...I still see an addiction therapist who knows I don't go to meetings but my recovery is strong...I believe in AA...AA saved my life...got me sober...and helped me become the person I am today but I don't believe in being made uncomfortable or putting my serenity at risk by sick people...In the last few months I have run into a few of those people who talked/judged me and they have apologized b/c they now realize what the truth was and is...
I was sober 20 years in August...and I credit AA and God, the 12 Steps, and the many friends/family who have helped me...who have been truly here for me...I found this board when I was involved with an addict...first the family board and then this one...and I felt like I was home again...
I still know today that I have the disease of alcoholism and I am vigilant about it...I started doing another 4th step and hope to complete it after this semester is over...and then I will figure out who to do a 5th Step with...I work Steps 1,2,3,6,7,10,11,12 everyday...or just about...I figured it was time to "clean out some closets again"...it has been about 15 years since I did a 4th/5th Step...
Okay did not mean to ramble on here...Thank you all again {{{HUGS}}} Love you, Gina
Zac...I will look into your suggestions...but I don't think there is anything like that around here in New Jersey...we are progressive to a point...
I just have to pray that this heals and it is nothing more than a bad sprain...and if it is not somehow someway God is here to help me figure it all out...
And Geri thank you for the offer...I wish we were near each other b/c I would come with you on Monday...
Oh Zac...just want to be honest...I don't go to meetings anymore...I work the 12 Steps...and a program but don't go to meetings...It is a long story but I went and was very active my first 6 years...my youngest, my son was born very ill and I was needed at home...for about 5 years...I went back to meetings about 5 years ago...when my xh and I separated he spread a lot of nasty rumors about me...he is also in recovery...my "friends" in AA took his side and made it pretty miserable for me...Finally at one meeting as someone was speaking about me without my name but I knew they were sharing about me...I spoke up and reminded everyone of the "principles before personalities" and what recovery is about and this meeting was not about recovery it was about attacking me with false information...that was the last meeting I went to...I practice a program...I still see an addiction therapist who knows I don't go to meetings but my recovery is strong...I believe in AA...AA saved my life...got me sober...and helped me become the person I am today but I don't believe in being made uncomfortable or putting my serenity at risk by sick people...In the last few months I have run into a few of those people who talked/judged me and they have apologized b/c they now realize what the truth was and is...
I was sober 20 years in August...and I credit AA and God, the 12 Steps, and the many friends/family who have helped me...who have been truly here for me...I found this board when I was involved with an addict...first the family board and then this one...and I felt like I was home again...
I still know today that I have the disease of alcoholism and I am vigilant about it...I started doing another 4th step and hope to complete it after this semester is over...and then I will figure out who to do a 5th Step with...I work Steps 1,2,3,6,7,10,11,12 everyday...or just about...I figured it was time to "clean out some closets again"...it has been about 15 years since I did a 4th/5th Step...
Okay did not mean to ramble on here...Thank you all again {{{HUGS}}} Love you, Gina
Gina...
You are absolutely amazing and a miracle....
Btw, you do know it only takes two to make a meeting so when we talk on the phone or when you have coffee with Geri, when we share our ESH with each other on here, these are meetings too, my friend...To me, you have always shown such strong program of recovery and if someday, you do walk back into a more formal meeting, I envy the people who get you on a f2f level....
You are a true miracle and I strive to be as wise and loving as you are....
I love you and thank you for sharing....
Stacey
You are absolutely amazing and a miracle....
Btw, you do know it only takes two to make a meeting so when we talk on the phone or when you have coffee with Geri, when we share our ESH with each other on here, these are meetings too, my friend...To me, you have always shown such strong program of recovery and if someday, you do walk back into a more formal meeting, I envy the people who get you on a f2f level....
You are a true miracle and I strive to be as wise and loving as you are....
I love you and thank you for sharing....
Stacey
Hey Gina
Thankyou for being an inspiration to this Alky.
You are sober and helping people with your wisdom and congradulations on the 20 years of gratitude
Light and love zac
Thankyou for being an inspiration to this Alky.
You are sober and helping people with your wisdom and congradulations on the 20 years of gratitude
Light and love zac
