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walkertxkitty

Brigit's Flame Week Two - I Want a New Drug

Mar 15, 2009 01:52

o/` "I want a new drug
One that won't spill
One that don't cost too much
Or come in a pill

I want a new drug
One that won't go away
One that won't keep me up all night
One that won't make me sleep all day" o/`

----- "I Want a New Drug" performed by Huey Lewis and the News ( Read more... )

health, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, brigit's flame, writing, autobiography

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imafarmgirl March 16 2009, 02:54:40 UTC

Well said. I love those lyrics. They always have reminded me of myself.

walkertxkitty March 16 2009, 04:45:18 UTC

Heh, that's one of my theme songs :D At least I finally have something which works and I can get back to the business of managing the farm and living my life :D

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walkertxkitty March 16 2009, 16:30:11 UTC

Thanks for thinking of me! Yeah, things are finally getting back to normal. I have a lot of projects on my plate, but one of them includes being able to write more in my journal now that I can sit at a computer again.

blueashke March 16 2009, 16:41:33 UTC

I was sitting here trying to figure out why Lyrica sounded familiar, before I remembered that it's what Discovery Health uses as their constant commercial on their On Demand TLC shows (I'm a closet Jon & Kate Plus 8 addict).

Wow, random much. Anyway, I'm so glad you're doing better. I was starting to worry about you, though I remembered you saying you'd be in and out with preparing for Dorie's visit. *hug* Take care hon!

walkertxkitty March 16 2009, 16:45:43 UTC

Yeah, still preparing. Now all that's left is the heavy work (vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning up dog doo in the yard) so I have nothing to do but sit on my fat arse, watch it spread and write :D

I'm feeling ever so much better. I can even WALK a little. That is a miracle. I haven't walked in almost a year now for any length of time.

cedarwolfsinger March 16 2009, 20:34:40 UTC

I am glad that you have found meds that help you cope. When I wrote my entry, I was writing it as someone who no longer needs meds to cope with pain, and other issues. I hope that you keep improving. Good luck in health and in the competition.

walkertxkitty March 16 2009, 22:02:24 UTC

I learned my lesson. I lasted almost seven years without needing the pain medications and then realized that I wouldn't have any quality of life unless I admitted I needed them.

All of my issues, unfortunately, are physical. The anxiety was caused by having to take seizure medications for so long. I have seen both therapists and psychiatrists in hope that those meds could eventually be taken off the list, and they agree that there's no more psychological basis for them; they just have to serve for what my brain no longer makes.

For now, I'm just enjoying no longer being bedridden and no longer dreading going to bed or getting up in the morning.

desert_rose March 22 2009, 09:26:53 UTC

Hi, I'm one of your editors for this entry. I've always loved your writing. Your pieces speak of hope, happiness, good times and the ability to get through anything. This week's entry falls into the latter. It sent chills through me, but also sent out an important message- that it is possible to get through anythin, and come out stronger on the other side. Thank you for writing about your experiences dealing with pain and anxiety ( ... )

walkertxkitty March 23 2009, 00:23:45 UTC

You're quite welcome! These edits are really helping, as I intend to collect the essays for publication.

I'm glad Fox woke up that night too. My quality of life is thankfully no longer an issue and I would have missed some wonderful moments.