Chronic Pain and Mental Illness; The Resemblances

Quick discussion on my personal experience with chronic pain and how it can very much mirror many of the symptoms of my mental illness (bipolar disorder). Chronic pain can be just as crazy making as bipolar disorder, and if you have both, it is very difficult to tell which one is which.
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[@bofblog]

Interesting chat, it's easy to understand the link between chronic pain and the way it effects you mentally, it drags you down and hard to get out...good to hear your on the right path now...keep well and safe.

[@skyemac8]

Thanks, this gives me hope. Chronic pain when acute greatly reduces quality of life. TMJ alone is terrible.

[@gaetanche]

You said I am a 'nobody', of course, that is not true. You and your husband, in a very short period, have mastered many concepts in astronomy, telescopes, photography, software... which are often very complex. That proves in particular that you have great intellectual abilities to learn quickly and do complex things. Having been an amateur astronomer for several years, you impress me with all you have accomplished. Also, your love of nature can help you get through life's difficulties. Congratulations on your courage and your taste for understanding things around you.

[@Bekindtoyourmind143]

Your words above lift me in ways I can’t put into words. Thank you so much for being a “spirit lifter” and for all your encouragement and support in all of my endeavors. Bless you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@Catlily5]

I have a chronic illness on top of bipolar and PTSD. It does make things more difficult.

[@Bekindtoyourmind143]

It absolutely does. For what it’s worth, my respect for you is deep here. The strength it takes to move through that kind of triple whammy isn’t for the faint of heart and is truly admirable.

[@Catlily5]

@@Bekindtoyourmind143 Thanks! Same to you!

[@gileschester4295]

I tried finding a suitable emoji - couldn't find one that I understood. Just saying "Hi" 🙂