[Editor's Note: Part One of Stacy's series on Detox can be viewed here]So, I stayed in detox for 14 days. And in that 14 days I felt pain, loss, grief, depression, sadness, disappointment, happiness, and so many other things… but I was feeling it! For the first time in months or years I belly laughed so hard I cried - several times! I... Read more
There comes a time in your disease when you just have to take a stand. It may not be what is recommended by your doctor, but you know in your heart that it is something you have to do for yourself. Having said that, I am now going to tell you about my experience with going off of opiate medication. Please bear in mind that this was my... Read more
The medication, Zelnorm, made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals for irritable bowel syndrome or chronic constipation, has been pulled off of the market. In a recent safety analysis, the drug was shown to cause adverse effects to the heart. Some of the side effects include increased chance for heart attack, stroke, and chest pain... Read more
This is obviously not your run of the mill 'do these 10 things and you'll be pain free' post. I wanted to point out some simple mistakes that we all make sometimes that can affect our conditions negatively.Get less sleep than you need. This follows up on my last SharePost on sleep and how to get better sleep and more... Read more
I don't know about you - but sleep is a constant battle in my life. I'm either sleeping too much, or not sleeping enough.. but it never seems to level out. Here are some tips I have gathered along the way.. Try not to nap - I know, this one is very difficult!!!!! Sometimes, I just can't help it, I have to... Read more
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