How does some one suppose to enjoy life with crippeling pain everyday?

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Roughsoul

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Mistah,

Always good to be relaxed and focused on a peaceful soul. Good to hear your night is great. How did you find out about this web site?
 
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Roughsoul

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Hey MooseAura,

Thank you bro God does have a plan for me I have always known that but I sometimes struggle with finding the right path.
 
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mistah

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What's up, roughsoul? How you been man...

So yeah one night I was desperate to be introduced to some new-to-my-ears Christian music, because mostly everything I have is from the nineties/early two-thou, and I searched "Christian music forum" and ended up here.

You're kinda new here, too, right?
 
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Roughsoul

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Mistah,

Yah man I am new here and I listen to the newer Christian music all the time. Try looking up Third Day, Casting Crowns, Kristian Stanfield ( not sure if I spelled his name right). This just a few of my favorite bands.
 
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There are two pains: Physicals and emotionals.

At my age, I have to admit I´m healthy. I take no pills, no medicine, nothing hurts me and, the last time I felt so physically- emotionally frustrated was when a bug cause me Leihsmania (http://christianchat.com/blogs/secularhermit/2960-upset.html). I felt miserable like Lazzarus (I think I need it to live it out to know that frustrating condition).

There are too many things I don´t understand and, perhaps, those are the reasons I haven´t been talen to the place i wish I could be (Heaven or somewhere else on earth).

I have learned to compare my limitations (the emotional ones with those who are so badly handicaped) that I myself felt shame of my and the selfish a person developes when she/ he starts each day complaining and a glumpy.

My mother, each time I´ve being with her, regrets all her pains: Her arms, her back, etc... So I have learned to ignore her, particularly when she felt better at starts her days molesting me and trying to set me upset. Why is it that? She doesn´t know GOD, her love is not the one I planned to develope as long as I live.

I´m not a citizen of this world. I needed to know things I still learning and the more I have found love is, the most willing I´m seeking to be lost sight of this planet earth. :)

Some people told me "worship GOD even in your pains" I disbelieved it from the beginning (that´s not the love of God I believed) , but emotionally I´m trying to walk in HIS will rather in my own mindset.
 
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To further explain my self I was in bad vehicle accident that God watched over me with some minor burns, cuts, bruises, and a concussion. But later started having severe pain in my lower back that seems to pinch nerves running down the back of one of my legs. I fought with it for three years and kept exercising no matter how much it hurt. I even got into martial arts in which it helped me stay fit and muscles loosened up but still fought the pain everyday. Going on year four and have seen doctors and chiropractors nothing has helped. They either try filling me up with pain meds which I despise taking or give me different opinions. Now because of my job I had to give up martial arts and now find my self hurting more and on top of losing a huge stress reliever. Its hard to make my loved ones understand why I got to fake being happy and I have gotten to where I don't look forward to anything just because I fear of it not working out. I am 23 and watch 50 years old people get around better than me. Its hard to go from being so active to where I got to watch everything I do just so I don't cause more pain.

So do I just forget my old life and embrace all the good things in my life or keep searching for how to fix the pain. I guess I feel that my emotions on my happy side are numb. And just want yalls opinion so maybe I can think about my life in a different way.
Just be patient and prepare yourself for the Lord because when He call you home, you will get a new, pain-free body.
 
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Roughsoul

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I know everyday is a struggle but preparing for the lord is the only thing that brings me peace. We have to fight to live every day and the fight will always be victories threw Christ. I just let my problems flood my mind sometimes and it puts me on my knees in pain and that's when I cry out to God please ease this from my body so I can pick up my son or mow the yard. Its not like this everyday I have it in patterns that last weeks then may ease up for a few days then come back. I remember this past year I was hurting so bad I couldn't get of the floor and my wife couldn't help me she felt helpless. She sat with me and hugged me all night we cried together and it turned into me finding the funny in the situation. We laughed even though every time I laughed the movement from laughing hurt me more. But I was tired of hurting so I just started laughing. Life is funny sometimes when you feel so down all you can do is laugh.
 
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mistah

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Yes @ Casting Crowns and Third Day. I'll check out Stanfield.

Do you like Switchfoot? I love Switchfoot. A newer group I am starting to be cool with is called Royal Tailor? "Remain" by Royal Tailor, roughsoul. You should check that out.
 
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Roughsoul

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Yah bro those bands are great shoot just hearing this I m excited even more for church today. Also check out big daddy weave Redeemed.
 
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mistah

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Woah I almost forgot about that one. Thanks, I really needed that...
 
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Roughsoul

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Also Reckless by Jeremy Camp is one of my favorites.
 
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mistah

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Yep I downloaded it. That is a new one for me.

Hey so it is definitely not new but do you know of The Anointed? They sing a song called "Send Out A Prayer." It's been a mainstay for me...
 
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mistah

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Dude, yes. "Reckless" is freakin awesome!!
 
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Roughsoul

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Ha ha yah reckless is in my top favorites but yah Ill check out Send out a prayer. Never heard of the band.
 
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mistah

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Roughsoul... how you been, my dude?
 
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Roughsoul

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Been doing good. I have been working a lot lately so all my days seem to run together. How are you? You into any hobbies?
 
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mistah

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Oh yeah. I love to sing and write, mostly.
 

tourist

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My late wife suffered from extreme arthritis most of her life. She was on pain medication but the doctors never prescribe enough and are suspect of everyone who needs them. They make you feel as if you are a drug addict trying to get drugs. Her disease eventually crippled her and she spent the last 2 years of her life in a nursing home as I was no longer able to work full time and take care of her all night. I felt bad about this but she had very good care and I saw her every chance that I could. Despite her own pain and suffering she was a wonderful ministering spirit to everyone that God sent her way. I take comfort knowing she is in heaven and is no longer suffering. My life has been a hard struggle since her death in February but God is with me on this journey and He is with you on yours as well. I pray that you allow God to help you use your pain for His glory in some way and to one day remove the burden of constant pain from your life. Even though my wife is dead she is now more alive than I will ever be in my life here on earth.
 

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Just endure it roughsoul. It will pass. You will be healed soon. God is our rainbow in the storms of life.
 
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biscuit

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To further explain my self I was in bad vehicle accident that God watched over me with some minor burns, cuts, bruises, and a concussion. But later started having severe pain in my lower back that seems to pinch nerves running down the back of one of my legs. I fought with it for three years and kept exercising no matter how much it hurt. I even got into martial arts in which it helped me stay fit and muscles loosened up but still fought the pain everyday. Going on year four and have seen doctors and chiropractors nothing has helped. They either try filling me up with pain meds which I despise taking or give me different opinions. Now because of my job I had to give up martial arts and now find my self hurting more and on top of losing a huge stress reliever. Its hard to make my loved ones understand why I got to fake being happy and I have gotten to where I don't look forward to anything just because I fear of it not working out. I am 23 and watch 50 years old people get around better than me. Its hard to go from being so active to where I got to watch everything I do just so I don't cause more pain.

So do I just forget my old life and embrace all the good things in my life or keep searching for how to fix the pain. I guess I feel that my emotions on my happy side are numb. And just want yalls opinion so maybe I can think about my life in a different way.
You need to see a 'specialist' who deal with such injuries. Most doctors have limited expertise in their field of work when it comes to back injuries, and each field has its specialist. For example: UCLA is one of the world's best hospital for back injuries because they deal with many high profile athletes who are or will be potential millionaires. Therefore, they get some of the best treatment from some of the world's best specialists. The treatment may be costly if your insurance doesn't cover it. I just hate when I see the medical field just exploit the patient by using him as a ping pong ball, while racking up the cost without a remedy.
 
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