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GTK
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A single sunbeam is enough to chase away many shadows - St Francis of Assisi
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About Me
I CAN NOT ACCEPT ANY NEW FRIENDS AT THE MOMENT, AS I AM FINDING IT TOO HARD TO KEEP UP WITH THE ONES I ALREADY HAVE. I am not married and live alone. I am disabled because of my pain and unable to work, though I do some charity work at a children's hospital when I am up to it. In my previous life (before CP) I was a chef and a martial arts instructor. I am still struggling to adjust to my 'new' life, even though it has been 7 years. I am in need of understanding, friendship and support. Hope to find those things here. I HAVE DELETED SOME FRIENDS WHO I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM IN A LONG TIME... IF ANY OF THOSE PEOPLE WISH TO BE REINSTATED JUST LET ME KNOW.
Interests
I love nature, especially trees and birds and sunsets and wilderness and the ocean... and dogs, cats and horses. My favourite activities are bushwalking and surfing (boogie board) - however I am unable to participate in those activities now, due to damn leg pain. I have been spending a lot of time recently researching my family history - it's a great distraction from the pain.
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Prayer
Sending you a prayer to have the strength you need during this difficult time with your Dad. I hope you would tell me if you are not OK and we could chat.
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Thank you GTK.I am going to stop smoking again on the 1st of August.I am saving the CD for then.Stay strong my friend.
I’m With You
A thousand hugs to you!!!! To a wonderful, beautiful person who inspires all of us.
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Wish I could send you some of the warmth here - It's way too hot. Hope you're doing well and have minimal pain. Take care. Dorothy
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Close Chronic Pain
Hi, I have Saphenous Neuralgia - a neuropathic pain condition in my leg. I have battled with this for 7 years. My pain goes in cycles; I have been in a bad 'flare up' for the last 7 months. This means I am virtually housebound, because leaving home will always significantly increase my pain levels. My condition can not be cured, only treated with medication for the pain. P.S. Flare up finally settled after 8 months and I am enjoying going out walking in all my favourite places... hooray!
Treatments
- Equetro Working / Worked
- An increase in normal dosage can sometimes work to settle a pain flare up.
- Lyrica Not Working
- it settled a flare up the first time I tried it, but made no difference this time.
- Marijuana Working / Worked
- It certainly works faster and much better than any medication I have tried for my nerve pain. I did use it regularly for pain relief but have ceased to use it at all due to the negative side effects and dependency issues.
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- Gave quite good releif for 6 months, the first 2 times I had one. But the 3rd time it increased the pain level for 2 months.
- Neurontin Not Working
- Made no difference at all to pain level.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- It really does lower pain to more managable levels.
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- Resulted in increase to pain levels.
- TENS Not Working
- Seemed to stimulate the nerves and 'stir up' the pain; resulted in increase to pain levels.
- Tramadol Working / Worked
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have battled with depression & self esteem issues for most of my life, due to abuse in my childhood.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I am in the process of finishing up with my therapist after many years with her. She has been my lifesaver. I may not be completely well now, but I am a million miles away from the emotionally non-functioning person I was when I started the journey with her.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
Friday night now... when I wake up tomorrow I will be a non smoker...really scarey... maybe this is not the best time to be attemting this, but I am going ahead anyway. I do not want to smoke anymore!!!
Treatments
- Chantix Too Soon to Tell
- Hypnotherapy Too Soon to Tell
Open Alzheimer's Disease
My Dad has Alzheimer's. It has just progressed to the point where it is starting to really cause difficulties. My sister lives with him as his carer, however she has her own health problems that will make her unable to continue in that role as he declines further with the illness.
Open Food Addiction
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