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tomboykimi"What MD Junction means to me is a place where i can feel like im not alone. As someone with something as rare as hydrocephalus, it feels like im the only one in the world with it. When i came to MD, its like everyone has it. It doesnt feel like im alone. And that people need to hold up a sign to say what i have, because people know. And they understand. I can get questions answered from people who have been through it rather than from doctors or people who only can tell you from a physical standpoint. THat is what MD junction means to me." (tomboykimi)

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09/27/2010 04:54 PM
Shorty78
Shorty78Posts: 63
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Just joined and I am excited to talk to people who can understand what I go through everyday.
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09/27/2010 05:21 PM  Top
annamarie180
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Hi shorty! Nice to meet you Smile

And welcome to the family!

*i believe in the good*
*Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow*

I am not a doctor, lawyer, or psychiatric professional, so any advice I give is from personal experience. It's issued with a good heart, but should not be mistaken for a professional opinion.

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09/27/2010 05:23 PM  Top
TeaLady73
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Welcome Shorty!

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I'm sure you you will find MDJ helpful & informative as we all do as well as supportive,or at least I do.

My name is Karen, I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I am 37, I have Fibro, AS, Chronic Headaches with Migraine tendencies, 2 herniated discs, scoliosis in 2 places, plantar fascitis, IBS..

up until recently i had been muttling thru...with the help of my husband, & family, then we had a tragedy, my only brother suddenly passed away, then most recently , my suffered a fall that left him paralyzed & deaf in 1 ear, & let me tell you this site has been a god send!

so welcome!!!

Karen AKA TeaLady73


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09/27/2010 06:14 PM  Top
tracy6878
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Posts: 574
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welcome and i agree having people around you to talk to that get it makes a huge difference...so glad to meet you and let me know if i can help in anyway!!! <3

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Love, Liberty, & R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution to everyone!!! Ron Paul 2012!!!

Managing Chronic Pain:
Your Basic Rights:
People with chronic pain are often “people pleasers.” We find it hard to express our needs and require that others respect them. And when our needs are not met, tension is increased and our pain seems worse. But you do have the same basic rights that you grant to others.

You have the right to:
1.Act in a way that promotes dignity and self-respect.
2.Be treated with respect.
3.Make mistakes.
4.Do less than you are humanly capable of doing.
5.Change your mind.
6.Ask for what you want.
7.Take time to slow down and think before you act.
8.Ask for information.
9.Ask for help or assistance.
10.Feel good about yourself.
11.Disagree.
12.Not have to explain everything you do and think.
13.Say "no" and not feel guilty.
14.Ask why.
15.Be listened to and taken seriously when expressing your feelings.

Read and reread these rights so that you not only know them by heart, but so that they become part of your daily life.


Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~Winston Churchill

Love and many hugs, dear friends ~tracy

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09/28/2010 04:38 PM  Top
jenigood1
jenigood1  
Posts: 3311
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Hi, Shorty, welcome!

Jeni

Lamictal
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Cymbalta
Trazodone
Vyvanse

"Remember - when you fall on your face, you're still moving forward!"
My advice is free, completely anecdotal, and comes from my own experience. Always talk to your doctor before you change anything.

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09/28/2010 04:47 PM  Top
Shorty78
Shorty78Posts: 63
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Thank you! That image is so beautiful!!

09/28/2010 05:47 PM  Top
Auntie3285
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Hi Shorty,

Welcome to our family ~~~ We re here for you when you need support and/or advice but the most important thing you will find here is new valuable friendships.

Please feel free to look around and ask any questions you might have ~~~ Smile

Marilyn


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09/28/2010 05:57 PM  Top
mandr2220
mandr2220Posts: 279
Member

Hi shorty!

I am new too. But finding out that I can talk to my new friends! Feels pretty good!!


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09/28/2010 06:52 PM  Top
stillhopeful
stillhopeful  
Posts: 4746
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Hi Shorty!

And.....we are happy to have another new member to talk with!!!

I hope you will just jump right in and make yourself at home, posting, venting, and laughing with us at times. We've ben known to laugh, post jokes, and quotes as well. Sometimes the funny things take our minds off something bad going on in our lives at that time.

This is a great place to be and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Welcome Hugs~

Christine

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