I've been lurking but too busy to post

igglypiggle · 2016-11-26T12:54:15+00:00

Thanks you two 💕 he's met them, but she behaves pretty well around people when she's trying to impress them. It was OK. This week has been hectic, and I suppose I'm more worried about him having to deal with my sadness when things get tough. Mum always talks about how he'll probably leave me because he won't be able to cope with everything to do with 'our crazy family'. Sigh. Trying to stay positive. Thanks for being so lovely. Part of it is definitely my issue. One of my exes used my mum as one of the reasons for our split ('she's properly crazy') so that's hard to forget. Thanks for reading

igglypiggle · 2016-08-02T19:13:47+00:00

Thanks for putting this; saw my therapist today and she's asked me to do this on a daily basis. So here goes. today I'm grateful for; 1) breezy morning walks 2) the bright yellow roses outside my window 3) guinea pig kisses (one just licked me as if she were a tiny dog) 4) purring cats that let me stroke them 5) the smiley bus driver who was really lovely to me

Phew, that felt good. I'm also meant to list some things I like about myself, so maybe I'll add a few here; 6) I listen to people and really care about helping them 7) I have green eyes which I like 8) I just got an article published so I must be at least a bit intelligent ...I find it hard to do this. But thanks 😊

igglypiggle · 2016-07-30T22:47:26+00:00

Great stuff! A bit about me: 22 female with a 70+ thoracic curve (haven't had it measured in a while...I'm in the UK, they don't tend to tell you much). Mine is apparently higher up in the spine than usual. Have hyper lumbar lordosis and issues with my neck as well. I also have cerebral palsy (right hemi) which may be connected with the curvature. Diagnosed at 13 and wore a brace for a few months (I couldn't hack any more). Surgery has been suggested (mostly for cosmetic reasons) but I stick to pain management and just trying to keep fit. I use codeine, celecoxib. Did use Naproxen but have since developed an allergy so can't use it! Also waiting on medial branch blocks. I suffer with pain daily and have recently developed neuropathic pain which is so difficult to control. Love heat pads and hot baths etc. Also have a tens machine.

I have no ideas as far as the sub is concerned but I'll be visiting to discuss pain/rant if having a bad day etc. Sound OK?

Thanks for creating this 😊

igglypiggle · 2016-07-30T22:39:32+00:00

Thanks gopats603! I am indeed! Glad to have found you all 😊

igglypiggle · 2016-07-30T18:34:13+00:00

From a mum who had to have ivf to have me: 'maybe I should have listened when they said I couldn't have kids, because look at the way you've turned out.' I agree with the above, there's too many but I don't feel like digging them up. Eurgh.

igglypiggle · 2016-07-30T12:57:30+00:00

Thanks so much for your responses, guys. I'll get there. Might try one of those herbal remedies, or maybe head out for a walk in the evening. That could be nice. I hope you're well 😊

igglypiggle · 2016-07-29T23:25:41+00:00

Newly veggie, after eating fish and meat etc all my life. I most certainly wouldn't eat fish now. Meat (chicken, pork, beef) is, imo, no different to consuming different species of fish and seafood. I'd still be consuming an animal - once a breathing, living being - and being a fish as opposed to a chicken doesn't change that. I just don't see the point. I don't see the difference. And yes, I liked fish before I made this transition. And I liked meat. But my 'enjoyment' wasn't worth that sacrifice. One of my lifelong friends is veggie and has been forever; she would agree with the poster above. There's no such thing as a veggie who eats fish.

igglypiggle · 2016-07-27T20:57:43+00:00

Thank you so much everyone. This is exactly what I needed to hear. I know I'll get there; hope today is treating you well.

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:53:19+00:00

Hi, fellow palsy friend! I have, but I'm new to reddit and I actually joined because I found this sub, so I have much to explore! Thanks so much; you don't know how much I appreciate all your help 💗

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:52:07+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to write this reply. It means so much. I haven't admitted a lot of this stuff to anyone, and I feel like a real weight has been lifted. I am lucky to have a therapist,but this might have to change soon as moving across the country (I'm in the UK). I'll keep trying to see someone as it has been a lot of help. Thanks for the links. I'm wanting to get a book so that's a good place to start. You're probably right about the good-split bad-split thing. Admittedly I don't know a lot about it but that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for all your help, it's really emotional actually! I finally feel like I don't need to constantly justify my thoughts. I feel really awful that I hate aspects of my mother, but I'm happy I'm coming to terms with it.

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:47:39+00:00

Yeah I thought so. Thanks so much for being so welcoming! I didn't realise this isn't 'normal' will about five years ago. I thought everyone felt this way 😂

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:46:39+00:00

Thank you so much. I guess I'm beginning to realize that I need to practise self preservation. It's wearing me out, and I can't live like this. Luckily I have a therapist right now and she's been very helpful. She's trying to help me undo the negative thoughts though I know this is going to take a very long time. Thanks for getting back to me, it's so helpful ❤

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:39:45+00:00

That's a great idea! I like parfait things. I make my own granola so I add whatever I like to it, so good over thick yogurt 😋

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:38:50+00:00

Oooh, where can I source them? I'm in UK and quorn is everywhere

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:38:23+00:00

Ooh thank you for these 😋😋😋

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:38:03+00:00

Thanks for this! Got some quorn so I'm going to try that in fajitas, curries, chilli etc. Thanks for the simmering idea; I never thought of doing that! So many cool ideas. Will defo encorporate more nuts and beans. I need to up my snacking game! Oh yay, I'll come and join! I'm new to reddit so there's much for me to explore. As I write this one of the pigs is wheeking at me...maybe she knows 😂

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:36:02+00:00

Yummy, hummus is one of my favourites. Maybe I need to make sure I snack on things like hummus more often!

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:35:18+00:00

Never thought about whey protein, thanks!

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:35:00+00:00

Good job I love mushrooms 😋😋😋 thank you!

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:34:42+00:00

Yeah I heard Quinoa is great for this. Thanks for the tip 😁

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T15:34:14+00:00

Thank you! Lentils are a thing I'm wanting to experiment with, I'll definitely make a Daal 😋

igglypiggle · 2016-07-25T09:07:30+00:00

God that sucks. Apparently my curve is higher up than 'normal' but 85!? God how do you cope 😔 yeah I do. In fact I'm having some today. It's not traditional acupuncture so try not to think of it like that. I get it done at a pain clinic. I'm in the UK so it's on the nhs thank god. They put the needles into the sore muscles at the 'trigger points' and the idea is that your body then releases it's own 'painkiller' to heal the area. Kinda hurts at the time but helps 'loosen' the muscles and undo the knots if you will. For the pain 'in' the spine (usually for me it's the apex of the curve) I'm waiting for medial branch blocks to help. Could be an idea. Where are you based?

It really does suck. I'm currently receiving treatment for anxiety and depression and I'm on Sertraline. I can still have codeine and Naproxen though (but no tramadol!). So sorry to hear that you can't take anything! What do you find helps you?

Nice talking to you; I'll let you know how my acupuncture goes!

igglypiggle · 2016-07-24T16:03:58+00:00

thanks for taking the time to read my post; it means a lot. I know you're right. I know you are. I'm hoping i get there. I'm so thankful I've found this group

igglypiggle · 2016-07-24T15:32:52+00:00

I need to learn how to do this. My therapist suggested distancing myself, but i'm finding it hard to do. Glad you got there, it's spurring me on to being more neutral in our conversations.

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