I worked a lot the last two weeks. Overtime.
I typically avoid overtime or shifting my schedule because it throws me off and wipes me out. Honestly as it is I am working too much for my body, and Tuesday I even left an hour early because of the stress and anxiety I had. I feel bad because I don't take on as much OT or help out as much as my other coworkers, but I am already struggling with the 45 hours a week I do work. Once I move closer to work I can stop working my second job and not spend so much time on the road I might do better, but until then I can barely function on my regular schedule and much less if I took on any more. I wish I could just work part time, then I could function like a normal person. Alas the economy will not allow it.
Oh did I mention I'm officially diagnosed with DDD (degenerative disk disease) and severe stenosis? Yay.
And because I'm a masochist who can't say no, I've taken on overtime next month as well.
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I have had back pain for decades and what keeps me going is water. I submerge myself in water when ever I can. The buoyancy relieves the pain.I have DDD and stenosis. I had micro surgery which helped a lot . Of course core strengthening is a given.
Outlier
Level 7
June 22, 2018
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I exercise 3 days a week (if my pain allows it) and I have a deep whirlpool bathtub where I soak. I agree buoyancy helps tremendously.
Unfortunately no one wants to do any surgery yet. That's the part I don't get. I am young. I am strong. I am losing my entire life to the pain and numbness and tremors from the nerve compression. I can't hold a pen anymore. I can't reach overhead. I am in so much constant pain that I struggle to keep my living space clean. I rarely cook because it's too exhausting after work
@LadyAlyxandrea Cervical thoracic or lumbar?
@MrTallman cervical. Some lumbar but not enough for concern
@LadyAlyxandrea My best friend has cervical and he is going through hell. Today, he told me that he was looking into artificial discs at 4500 a pop not including surgery. I'm very sorry I have no answers for you at this time. I'll update you on his surgery if you want me to.
@MrTallman it is crazy hard. I sympathize with your friend.
I think you should apply for disability - you can still work part time if you do that. In fact it would give you better insurance coverage.
Hang in there!
RavenCT
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June 21, 2018
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The problem with that is even part time and disability wouldn't be enough to cover much costwise. I know I should and I sound like I'm just stubborn and making excuses but I still have so much I want to do to be financially frozen
@LadyAlyxandrea I really do understand. I hope if you can change you location it will help.
@RavenCT I want so badly to go out into the world. To see L.A. and New York and London and Germany and spain. I would give my soul to leave this pathetic smothering state and go where I want. It seems like even if I work myself to death I can't escape. Maybe I should give up and go on disability and actually put my roots down but I just hate to give up. To admit I'll never leave. It's almost like staring down the firing squad
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