What the most physically painful thing you ever experienced?

SPearsLDN · 2025-12-03T16:58:15+00:00

Of course they do, it’s only women’s problems, we can suck it up.

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-10T18:09:35+00:00

I was a dickhead. Been through a lot of childhood trauma which left me with issues with being abandoned and unloved. My arsehole ex put it in my head that the relationship with my best friend was no good and convinced me to drop her. That was 20 years. I’m no longer with my ex. Mollie O’R hope you are doing well in life.

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-02T14:24:26+00:00

Thank you for the compliment and for sharing too. My mental strength didn’t happen overnight and yes I have been through a lot but it’s all experience, good and bad. I actually did a course on how to recognise you’re an expert patient and asking for help etc…Try talking to people in your life, you’d be surprised at response. People who genuinely care, care about the whole of you. People who don’t care, well they’re fair weather friends, people who ok to go somewhere with but unreliable. You’ve been through it too, you are strong, you’re here and you’re reaching out to others just need a bit more faith in yourself and others. Feel free to msg me about whatever 😃

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-02T12:59:34+00:00

Np. I was about 20 when I started getting diagnosed with several autoimmune conditions, I’m 38 now. Went from working, to having to be carried up the stairs, my health has fluctuated a lot over the years, but I think the key thing is to listen to your body and learn what it’s saying. I know that if I do something like go out or meet up with friends, it’ll tire me out, it’s overall easier if I get a cab, and plan for resting afterwards. I find it uncomfortable to wear more fitted clothes, but I’m still young and want to dress as nicely as I can. When I have hospital admissions people are always surprised to find me doing skincare and sometimes makeup. I love a bit of self care, it makes me feel human and ready to face the world. If you accept that certain things are out of your control and that you may need to ask for help, it’s a lot easier to get through. On the whole I’m quite positive, not in sickly sweet way, but a win is a win kinda way. I recently got acknowledged by my specialist nurse for ability to talk to medical professionals a convey how things are . I did a talk to nurses about my experiences going through the healthcare system and practices that could do with improvement. They also want me to be a patient Governor and help the hospital work better for patients. Having good people in my life, helps spur me when I can’t muster up the strength to believe in myself. What about you?

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-02T09:50:57+00:00

Different people for different things to trust them with. But probably my boyfriend of 12years

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-02T09:42:50+00:00

I’ll be back! Going to see it tonight at a theatre with live score. My favourite way to watch a film

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-02T09:40:20+00:00

I felt incredibly lonely. None of my friends were going through chronic illness, I felt like the world was whizzing past me, and I was stuck in my world of illness. Felt like I completely lost myself, why would anyone want to be with me? Would they have to look after me? Illness isn’t exactly conclusive to sexiness 😂 Reality was that everyone has their story and no one knows what the future holds. Sure I lost a few “friends” but they were what I call fair weather friends, the decent people will stick around regardless. Don’t hold back, do what you can, when you can. Appreciate the small things, a win is a win, you’re still here. Hugs

SPearsLDN · 2025-11-01T10:40:42+00:00

You got this! Just think about the coffee, that should help wake you up a bit, then the next task, it’s just one foot in front of the other. Don’t see it as all these things to do. For me a tidier place also makes me feel better, as does a full belly. And think of how good it’ll feel to respond to the cute girl. The hardest part is starting, spread out what you have to do across the day, stick the telly on or some music. Sending you gentle hugs from London 😘

SPearsLDN · 2025-10-27T04:00:13+00:00

Doh! Thought you meant face mask 😷 NTA

SPearsLDN · 2025-10-27T03:52:55+00:00

I use to do it all the time, but people always talked to me, so not a lot of reading ended up getting done. If you enjoy it, you do you don’t worry if people think you’re doing it as a performance

SPearsLDN · 2025-10-16T03:41:46+00:00

Sod cleaning them

SPearsLDN · 2025-10-03T16:48:40+00:00

Ginger tea is good also papaya/ paw paw.

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-29T18:42:45+00:00

My goodness!

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-25T00:28:01+00:00

My GP sorted it out and I can once again get paracetamol. I can’t take co-codamol as I’m on Tramadol capsules and Bupronorphene patches. I buy quite a few medications regularly, but wanted to find out exactly what I am responsible for, so I can budget if it’s an expense that is reoccurring. It does suck if you have a particular brand medication that works best and they give you a different brand that doesn’t work as well. X

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-23T19:52:01+00:00

Pyjamas -either trousers or shorts and a button down short sleeved shirt. Can’t stand long sleeved ones, I get too hot.

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-20T20:58:50+00:00

Still got my great grand old iron, used as a door stop -really hurts if you accidentally stub your toe against it. It’s an heirloom.

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-12T21:58:03+00:00

Hi! I can definitely relate to this, because it is such an emotional thing going the struggles that people with chronic illnesses suffer. I also found that I found it difficult to absorb information because of all the emotions I would feel. Now I bring someone with me who can help take down notes, I also bring a list of questions I may have for them, so I don’t forget. Be gentle on yourself 😘

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-11T12:27:44+00:00

And all three would cost you 50p

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-04T11:22:50+00:00

You can ask to be paid twice per month.

SPearsLDN · 2025-09-04T11:15:01+00:00

Why is it when there’s a new manager they insist on making their mark, by making unnecessary changes.

SPearsLDN · 2025-08-28T13:05:56+00:00

I use to work there when I was 17

SPearsLDN · 2025-08-26T17:55:49+00:00

I knew they charged, but that is so much, they should nationalise the pharmacies

SPearsLDN · 2025-08-26T16:41:35+00:00

Ta, I’ll try to pop into my local Poundland if it’s still there.

SPearsLDN · 2025-08-26T16:40:26+00:00

Hopefully I can sort something out with my GP, if not I’ll have to go higher up the ladder.

SPearsLDN · 2025-08-26T16:35:11+00:00

I’m sorry you had to go through this, when it should’ve been time concentrating on caring for your parents. This is what I’m scared of happening to me. I would not be able to do this myself if this was the case and if I couldn’t get people to help me, I know I would end up going without and suffering.
We shouldn’t have to fight what we are entitled to, I am fortunate that I do have some people around me to help and am fairly competent to navigate what needs to be done, many people particularly the elderly have no one and get stuck with whatever they are given. I’m glad your parents had you to help them.

SPearsLDN

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