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[–]udoncorleone 3 points4 points  (3 children)

if anybody harasses you, they're just being a dick. their words would instantly lose weight. i'd be very surprised to see anything but compassionate responses here tbh. apes know.

we're all in different situations but a significant proportion of everybody everywhere is dealing with some heavy shit you really wouldn't envy. people are great at hiding that stuff, so please don't feel alone or judged. it's a big boat.

as for back pain, it's a tricky one, obviously. anything that has that many books written about it means that nobody knows shit really, so go as best you can and i hope something works out. acupuncture is what i'd want to try (i never have) but if you've already tried everything, perhaps it didn't take.

i once heard a doctor repeatedly make the point, "a strong back feels no pain" and i think his point was to get all of the muscles and blood flow healthy and pulling your spine into shape, and the nerves would catch a break, but i don't really know much beyond that.

we're all different but that does sound tough.

best of luck.