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(Message started by: Peppermint on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:24am)
Title: Something has got to change
Post by Peppermint on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:24am

:(
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by cathip on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:26am
Wait!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you be any more cryptic? :-/
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by DonnaH on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:29am
I'm sorry you're upset......you are upset, aren't you?
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Mark C on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:37am
[smiley=hug.gif]
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Donna_D. on Sep 13th, 2007, 11:08am
Place left hand on right shoulder....


Place right hand on left shoulder....


Now squeeze.  


Repeat as needed, cause you know I wish I were there to give you a big ol' hug!!

Change is good, just remember, change takes time.  A wise man recently told me...do the next right thing.  You can do it, you are a beautiful, intelligent, strong, independent woman and you have many friends here who love you and care about you.  I know I do!!!

Hang in there, Sis!!!






[smiley=hug.gif]


DD
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by thomas on Sep 13th, 2007, 11:13am

on 09/13/07 at 11:08:22, Donna_D. wrote:
you have many friends here who love you and care about you.


Indeed.
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Ghost on Sep 13th, 2007, 11:19am
I promise to change the underware at least once a week wether I need to or not! ;;D

Love you little lady hugs from smelly old me too!

Mike

Can I get you vote?
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by LeLimey on Sep 13th, 2007, 12:19pm

on 09/13/07 at 11:08:22, Donna_D. wrote:
you are a beautiful, intelligent, strong, independent woman and you have many friends here who love you and care about you.  I know I do!!!

Hang in there, Sis!!!






[smiley=hug.gif]


DD



Double ditto from me too (((HUG)))
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by The  mad viking on Sep 13th, 2007, 12:56pm

on 09/13/07 at 11:08:22, Donna_D. wrote:
you are a beautiful, intelligent, strong, independent woman and you have many friends here who love you and care about you.  I know I do!!!

Hang in there





[smiley=hug.gif]


DD




From Svenn & Bente too
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by 2late on Sep 13th, 2007, 1:29pm
Mint,not exactly sure whats going on with you ,you gotta hang in there better days are coming. if you dont feel better i will be forced to come up there put on the back of my scooter for a long ride.
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 13th, 2007, 1:44pm
Patti...you can count with me for anything you need...

                                Hugs and kisses

                                                        Rosy
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Charlie on Sep 13th, 2007, 8:12pm
Rats.

Sorry about all this and I wish I had something more for you but come here and rant and give the technique a try. You have nothing to lose.

         Dr. Wright’s Circulatory Technique:

I am not sure what mechanism is triggered by this but whatever it is, at least indirectly helps kill the pain. I do know that this technique has nothing to do with meditation, relaxation, or psychic ability. It is entirely physical and takes some work. It involves concentrating on trying to redirect a little circulation to the arms, hands, or legs. Think of feeling your pulse in your hand. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. The important and difficult part is that it has to be done without interruption through the pain. Do not give up in frustration. It may not work on the first try. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments.
I was given less than five minutes instruction in the use of method. The doctor, while placing his arm on his desk, showed me that he could slightly increase his arm and hand circulation. After several attempts, I was able to repeat this procedure and use it successfully. I have had about a 75% success rate shortening these attacks. My 20 minute attacks were often reduced to 10 minutes or less. Once proven that I had a chance to effectively deal with this horror, I always gave it a try as I had nothing to lose but pain.

I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my neck into my arm. Use your imagination. There is one man who wrote that his standing barefoot on a concrete floor shortened his attacks. This may be similar as it draws some circulation away from the head. Cold water, exercise, or anything affecting circulation, seems to be worth a try. My suggestion is to not let up immediately when the pain goes. Waiting a minute is probably a good idea. So long as you do not slack off, this has a chance of working.

This technique is very useful while waiting for medication to take effect or when none is available. It costs nothing, is non-invasive, and can be used just about anywhere. It is not a miracle but it helped me deal with this horror. It can be a bit exhausting but the success rate was good enough for me and a cluster headache sufferer will do just about anything to end the pain. It gives us a fighting chance.

Charlie      
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Peppermint on Sep 13th, 2007, 9:42pm

on 09/13/07 at 20:12:14, Charlie wrote:
Rats.

Sorry about all this and I wish I had something more for you but come here and rant and give the technique a try. You have nothing to lose.

         Dr. Wright’s Circulatory Technique:

I am not sure what mechanism is triggered by this but whatever it is, at least indirectly helps kill the pain. I do know that this technique has nothing to do with meditation, relaxation, or psychic ability. It is entirely physical and takes some work. It involves concentrating on trying to redirect a little circulation to the arms, hands, or legs. Think of feeling your pulse in your hand. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. The important and difficult part is that it has to be done without interruption through the pain. Do not give up in frustration. It may not work on the first try. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments.
I was given less than five minutes instruction in the use of method. The doctor, while placing his arm on his desk, showed me that he could slightly increase his arm and hand circulation. After several attempts, I was able to repeat this procedure and use it successfully. I have had about a 75% success rate shortening these attacks. My 20 minute attacks were often reduced to 10 minutes or less. Once proven that I had a chance to effectively deal with this horror, I always gave it a try as I had nothing to lose but pain.

I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my neck into my arm. Use your imagination. There is one man who wrote that his standing barefoot on a concrete floor shortened his attacks. This may be similar as it draws some circulation away from the head. Cold water, exercise, or anything affecting circulation, seems to be worth a try. My suggestion is to not let up immediately when the pain goes. Waiting a minute is probably a good idea. So long as you do not slack off, this has a chance of working.

This technique is very useful while waiting for medication to take effect or when none is available. It costs nothing, is non-invasive, and can be used just about anywhere. It is not a miracle but it helped me deal with this horror. It can be a bit exhausting but the success rate was good enough for me and a cluster headache sufferer will do just about anything to end the pain. It gives us a fighting chance.

Charlie      


Charlie...
My sweet, dear Charlie.

You've known me for years.  You may have forgotten, I'm not a clusterhead sweets.  Just feel many times like this is my family, albeit extended, and so...:-/

I'm hurting just not in that way.  I'm sorry if I caused confusion.  Who knows, maybe I can apply that technique elsewhere.  

I appreciate all the pm's and posts, really I do.  Sometimes you need to hear the love to put things into perspective.
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by LadyElaine1 on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:24pm
Patty, sorry it took me so long to post. I have not been able to read ch.com or sign on here for a week. I finally made it back.
You have my number and my email, any time you need a friend you know where I am.
Big hug to you.
Elaine
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Ree on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:50pm
sorry Pepperdoodle... hope things get better...


love ree
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by Sean_C on Sep 13th, 2007, 10:56pm
What are we trying to change??
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by ClusterChuck on Sep 14th, 2007, 12:10am

on 09/13/07 at 22:56:40, Sean_C wrote:
What are we trying to change??

Ummmm ... stiff bloomers?

Luvz ya Patti!!!

Chuck
Title: Re: Something has got to change
Post by nani on Sep 14th, 2007, 12:21am

on 09/13/07 at 21:42:14, Peppermint wrote:
Just feel many times like this is my family,



We are your family. I don't know what's troubling you, Pepa...but keep your chin up. Change...is inevitable.
hugs and love, nani


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