Deanna, I have just read your article on triggers. I understand the frustration you feel with your family. Everyone in my family is sure there is a fix for me. Sometimes because they can not see an open wound, they can not relate to that ever present torture we feel. I think that if we can accept that family and friends just want to understand, protect and cure us (even though that is impossible) the grustration disappates.
Trigger can be so many things. Over the years my triggers have changed from time to time. The change of seasons, the quick change of weather and especially getting upset or angry just send over the edge. Pain kellers help but rest is the best.
The elusive rest we all crave so much. I have learned to meditate. And even though I am not sleeping my body is in a restorative state. !5 minutes does wonder. Practically, I have recently gone back to some simple remedies. I use ice packs 20 minutes at a time, I inhale Lavender oil or geranium oil. There is a homeopathic pain manager that has work for me too. It is called Arnica. Some of the old remedies are really surprisingly helpful.
Deanna,
Just remember we all have a right to cry and cry hard. Endorphins are released and helps the pain. Remember, FAmily and friend mean well.
Most importantly, remeber you are not alone. There are thousands of us and the number keeps growing.
I want to sen this to you privately at the email you had tin the article but it just sent me to the Bella homepage. I am gald to share with you any time.
Hugs and blessings
Mary Jo <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
