Ask Joy: Living with Pain and Enjoying Life

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This article was kindly written for the SDC by retired psychologist/ member @Joy Straw.


As we adjust to all the little twists and turns of getting older, most of us will suffer some form of pain. The more serious pain comes from arthritis, surgery, or illness and from new knees and wobbly hips, amongst many others. Pain is unavoidable in life, whether it be physical, mental or emotional, but how we handle that pain is whether we have a happy and enjoyable life or a life governed and held hostage to pain.

Life is not over when we have chronic pain; it just needs some tweaking.



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What about that cbd oil that’s supposed to work I’d try it but I can’t afford it.i’d have to sell my soul to the devil.😹
Yes thanks, I did, a couple of years ago. I was adamant this would work, as I have never smoked cannabis in my life and at least knew I couldn't be immune to it.
Seven months and $3,000 later - no reaction whatsoever, other than nausea.
My wallet wasn't the only thing crushed! :cry:
 
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Yes thanks, I did, a couple of years ago. I was adamant this would work, as I have never smoked cannabis in my life and at least knew I couldn't be immune to it.
Seven months and $3,000 later - no reaction whatsoever, other than nausea.
My wallet wasn't the only thing crushed! :cry:
Okay that’s off my Christmas list😁someone said injections but there also expensive and the side affects are really bad plus not covered by Medicare.Last time I saw my doc I told him to put me down. I said they put animals out of there misery dont they.we laughed.🙀but it’s true you wouldn’t let an animal suffer like what your going through it’s cruel.keep your chin up and know that people do care.😍
 
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Okay that’s off my Christmas list😁someone said injections but there also expensive and the side affects are really bad plus not covered by Medicare.Last time I saw my doc I told him to put me down. I said they put animals out of there misery dont they.we laughed.🙀but it’s true you wouldn’t let an animal suffer like what your going through it’s cruel.keep your chin up and know that people do care.😍
Don't give up on cannabis! A lot of people have had great success, I think it's also a matter of where and what you get. I would be game to try again, but there; 's no way I can afford it now,
Good Luck! ❤️
 

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