Dealing w/ back surgery
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Dealing w/ back surgery
| Tue, 08-03-2004 - 3:25pm |
Hi every one. I'm having a hard time the past few weeks because I had a nasty back injury about 3 weeks ago that resulted in back surgery last Wednesday. One of my coping skills for my major depression & PTSD was to stay busy around the house & taking my 2 kids(DS-5yrs & DD-2yrs old) places like the park & for walks. Anything to keep my mind busy on other things and to practice my coping skills outside of therapy. I was doing very well with it & felt like I'd turned the corner, getting control of my feelings again. Since the surgery last week, I've been on strict restrictions not to sit for too long, not to stand or walk for more than 15 minutes, bend/lift/twist, etc. I haven't been able to work for the last 3 weeks, or actually go to my therapy sessions because I couldn't tolerate sitting the 3 hours 3 nights a week. So, my anxiety has been increasing & my dreams are becoming more vivid again. Its amazing to see the difference in my life overall when I'm able to practice my coping skills & when I'm not able to. I guess I'm just trying to tell someone that I'm frustrated- I've already talked to my therapist & psychiatrist about it. My doctor gave me some medication that tends to help decrease anxiety, but I'm already taking enough meds to choke a horse. Anyway, thank you for letting me vent.
Have a good day!! Karla

Hi Karla!
I can understand how hard it must be when you have a routine going to have it thrown out of whack.. And
*hugs