I've had a diabetic ulcer (open wound, with a dressing) on my right shin for about a decade now. It exists in a constantly-changing state of partially-healed. It really fucking hurts tonight, and I can't sleep. I've tried painkillers, massage, and distraction techniques. The distraction works for a little while, particularly the 'cause a different physical sensation' deal, but then I start to drift off, forget to tickle my fucking elbow or whatever, and BAM, the leg twinges bigtime, just to remind me who's boss. I fucking hate my body right now.
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Now playing: Bruce Springsteen - Brilliant Disguise
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