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12-27-2008, 08:30 PM
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Pain & Stress & PTSD
First a disclaimer: I realize many people have suffered through worse stuff, and I can only begin to empathize.
I was without electricity for six days in September '08; this brought back some of the symptoms of stress that had gone away after retiring (a very mild form of PTSD which raised my BP when I gave blood a bit later).
On December 17 I wiped out on the ice and landed on my left hand/wrist. The pain combined with some serious SAD led to a serious down spiral for a bit.
Realizing what was causing the problems and support from online folks and turning on many lights and the pain cessation all helped pull me through.
My point: admit there is a problem and seek appropriate help, whether it be added electricity or physical therapy or temporary pharmaceuticals or internet sympathy.
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12-27-2008, 08:32 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Originally Posted by Khan
My point: admit there is a problem and seek appropriate help, whether it be added electricity or physical therapy or temporary pharmaceuticals or internet sympathy.
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...or 'all the above'. 
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12-27-2008, 08:58 PM
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I think it is difficult for many men to ask for help. I know it is for me.
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12-27-2008, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Khan
... or temporary pharmaceuticals...
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I'm gonna have to look into that...
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12-27-2008, 10:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khan
First a disclaimer: I realize many people have suffered through worse stuff, and I can only begin to empathize.
I was without electricity for six days in September '08; this brought back some of the symptoms of stress that had gone away after retiring (a very mild form of PTSD which raised my BP when I gave blood a bit later).
On December 17 I wiped out on the ice and landed on my left hand/wrist. The pain combined with some serious SAD led to a serious down spiral for a bit.
Realizing what was causing the problems and support from online folks and turning on many lights and the pain cessation all helped pull me through.
My point: admit there is a problem and seek appropriate help, whether it be added electricity or physical therapy or temporary pharmaceuticals or internet sympathy.
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Thanks, Khan. This is great advice, and so timely during this holiday season when so many suffer with "Christmas blues", substance abuse, and/or a myriad of other problems. Hope your wrist pain and seasonal affective disorder are both continuing to diminish!
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12-27-2008, 10:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khan
Realizing what was causing the problems and support from online folks and turning on many lights and the pain cessation all helped pull me through.
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I'm so glad you are feeling better!
By the way, pardon my ignorance, but who is the man in your avatar?
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12-28-2008, 09:30 AM
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Khan,
Pleased to hear that you are feeling better. Thank you for sharing.
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12-28-2008, 01:08 PM
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I'm so glad you are feeling better!
By the way, pardon my ignorance, but who is the man in your avatar?
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Harry Andrew Blackmun (November 12, 1908 – March 4, 1999) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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12-29-2008, 06:43 PM
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Glad you are feeling better . The holidays and winter are hard times for a lot of people .
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12-29-2008, 07:06 PM
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Glad you're better, Khan, and continue to get even better. You will receive the usual invoice for "internet sympathy." Happy New Year!
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12-29-2008, 07:29 PM
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Glad you're better, Khan, and continue to get even better. You will receive the usual invoice for "internet sympathy." Happy New Year! |
Gas, grass, or a$$?
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12-29-2008, 10:01 PM
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Khan, I used to live in your part of the country and experienced SAD every winter until summer. St. John's Wort really helped. No prescription needed!
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12-30-2008, 09:14 AM
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I've read that the very act of seeking help actually helps. My mom got me a "natural light" light, that mimics the sunlight. Seems to help during the long dark winter months in New England.
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12-30-2008, 09:47 AM
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I believe that pharmaceuticals (please send any free samples to me) work much better in conjunction with talking about problems, so I imagine talking about problems (even without the pharmaceuticals) may be enough to help alleviate them.
I hope your wrist is on its way back to normal, Khan, and the days are already getting longer, even if they are obscured behinds clouds.
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12-30-2008, 09:51 AM
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Yuh, days getting longer by a few seconds a day. 
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12-30-2008, 10:56 AM
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Quote:
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Harry Andrew Blackmun (November 12, 1908 – March 4, 1999) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Why this injury to my wrist/thumb was so depressing
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12-30-2008, 01:48 PM
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Why this injury to my wrist/thumb was so depressing
I do most of my cooking with a 10" cast iron pan.. Mother gave me this pan 15 years ago because she (then age 72) could no longer lift it with one hand.
After diving onto my wrist, I could not lift the pan.
If you cook, you probably understand.
I am healing, but still can't lift the pan with my left hand.
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12-30-2008, 03:52 PM
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Khan,
As someone who does all the cooking in my household, I understand about the frustration of not being able to use a favorite cooking tool. At least, you are still able to use a keyboard (At least, I presume you don't type with your feet....)
Have you tried an electric skillet? About 10 years ago, I converted from a fry pan, to a good, big cast-aluminum electric skillet with a glass lid, and never looked back. I tend to make a lot of one dish at a time, and freeze the leftovers.
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12-30-2008, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
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Have you tried an electric skillet? About 10 years ago, I converted from a fry pan, to a good, big cast-aluminum electric skillet with a glass lid, and never looked back.
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Amethyst, what is the advantage of an electic skillet over a big iron pan?
BTW, are you and Citrine the only people with gem screen names?
I read one of her posts today and thought of citrine, and wondered why there were not more gem names used. Then I saw this post of yours. They are rich names, with a lomg train of associations.
Ha
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12-30-2008, 04:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khan
I do most of my cooking with a 10" cast iron pan.. Mother gave me this pan 15 years ago because she (then age 72) could no longer lift it with one hand.
After diving onto my wrist, I could not lift the pan.
If you cook, you probably understand.
I am healing, but still can't lift the pan with my left hand.
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I do not have a sore wrist, but I don't cook with a cast iron pan any more because of the weight. I just use a cheap aluminum pan with non-stick coating. It isn't as good for cooking, but then who am I cooking for? Just me. It's amazing how much better food tastes to me when my wrist isn't sore from lifting the frying pan.
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