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06/29/2008 21:32
rosequeen
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I have not been online for the past week due to the fact I have been in the hospital. Last sunday 6-22, I OD'd on Hydrocodone. I was in so much pain that day and was at my lowest point yet with this fibro. I don't remember much about that day. i was told I called my pastor. He knew something wasn't right and came over but by then I was unresponsive. I have thought of suicide so many times. But was always able to talk myself out of going through with it ....until sunday. I remember thinking all I wanted was the pain to go away. I remember thinking I'll take enough to help me sleep. But then I got so depressed I couldn't think of anything else but to end it once and for all.Next thing I know I was in the emergency room. I don't remember calling my pastor.But everyday since i am grateful I did and that god has given me another chance to live.I know I am going to have more days like that sunday, where the pain is too much to handle ,but I have others I can turn to now for help and strength. i am finding out who my true friends are through this, and have lost a few already. I live in a small town and unfortunatly people here judge you based on rumors and such. I am close to losing my job. My boss, who I thought was understanding, told me if I call in sick one more day. I am done. I know there will be a time when I will be in too much pain to work and I will lose my job. I am torn as to whether i should quit or hang in there and see what comes. This past week has been Hell. Please pray that i will continue to move foward and not get to the point i was at last sunday again. I'm scared of what the future holds. I don't want to lose my family and job and House, and all I have worked so hard for all these years. I feel like it's all coming crashing down because of what I did. I know I was wrong and I'm soooo sorry I hurt soooo many people. I am going on a trip to Arizona to take my son out to the art institute of pheonix on July 4 and will not be back until july 14 so probably won't get a chance to log on for awhile. I pray I can handle the drive out there and back. Please, if anyone is thinking of suicide I am here to tell you it is not worth it!! I have hurt so many and don't know if I can make things right again. It's not a fun place to be that far down that you can't pull yourself up. I know. But it's not fun trying to pick up the pieces of your life afterward either. I believe God has a purpose for me now and I am going to figure it out one of these days. I just pray I can stay strong enough to figure it out. So anyway till I get back . I will pray for all of you out there and i'll talk soon. Bye for now.
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06/30/2008 03:53
Barbkubacki
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I am glad to see you here. Always remember that there is always someone on the site that you can talk to when you are depressed and in pain. You can contact me anytime. Enjoy your vacation!

Barbara

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06/30/2008 05:05
tsage
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I'm so sorry for what you're going through. However, it's wonderful you're horrible experience lead to a revelation that suicide is not the answer.

As for your job, I made the mistake of quitting without looking into short and long term disability through my employer. You should research it now before things progress.

You'll be in my prayers.

tsage

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May your pain cease,
May your strength increase,
May your fears be released,
May blessings, love, and joy surround you.

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06/30/2008 05:22
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I too am so sorry for what you have been going through! I am here if you ever want to talk just send me a PM... Thinks will get better for you hang in there!!!
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07/04/2008 12:47
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Lord, watch over rosequeen in a special way. Grant her strength to fight the fight and grace to endure. Guide her in the decisions she must make and give her peace. Show your awesome power in her life and in the lives of those who endure with her. AMEN
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07/04/2008 13:00
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Rosequeen,

Thank you for trusting us enough to share your experience with us. It is difficult to be courageous when facing chronic pain day after day. Please know that we are here for you and that your are very important to us and your family. I will pray for you. Remember:

"I can do every thing through God who gives me strenngth" Philippians 4:13

I am here for you.

Your friend,

Sandi

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07/04/2008 13:38
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Thank you for sharing you story. I am sure that must be hard for you. I will pray for you everyday to help you feel better and to make you stronger.
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07/04/2008 17:16
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thank you as it has already been said for trusting us in this time of your life. you already know God has a plan and I understand about wanting just to sleep I think some times we are all desperate for relief Im so thankful you had angles to keep you safely through
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07/04/2008 18:00
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I find the face sweating (which I just confirmed is a real side affect) humiliating! No matter what I do, my face is always sweating even if I am cold. Go figure.

I send my prayers out to my fellow sufferers!

PS: I had really bad insomnia like I would stay up for 5 days and more. They put me on Seroquel. I am happy to report I sleep every night! The chronic fatigue is still there, but I am having a love affair with sleep!! I had not known a full nights sleep in over 15 years.

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