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Lebanon, KY

Have any of you been hospitalized in a psychiatric facility?
I have a few times because of my pain.

April 29, 2017
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Members opened up about their experiences being hospitalized in psychiatric facilities due to chronic pain, with many describing it as a... Read more

Members opened up about their experiences being hospitalized in psychiatric facilities due to chronic pain, with many describing it as a helpful opportunity to rest, escape stress, and receive counseling during times when the relentless pain became overwhelming or triggered severe depression and trauma. Several members shared the frustration of doctors dismissing fibromyalgia as purely mental, refusing pain treatment in emergency rooms due to cannabis use, or making them wait weeks for care when they needed immediate help. A recurring theme was the deep emotional toll of living with unrelenting pain, the desperation that sometimes follows inadequate medical support, and the strength found in leaning on faith, loved ones, and the understanding of others who truly get it.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been hospitalized, the last time for 2 months. I was diagnosed with PTSD. It seems to me the Fibro pain would get so bad and I started remembering everything from my childhood. It was horrific. With the pain and this new found memory base I fight ever day to hold it together. I am not ashamed of it. We are all different and this horrible disease we have is unrelenting. Something has to change for the GOOD. Keep fighting.

April 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have because of severe depression from the pain and not being able to work any more. Fibro just hit me like a ton of bricks but I have to say it was nice to get away from everyone.

May 3, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have because of pain. It just sucks that they don't help with pain. But at the time it was nice to get away for a bit

April 29, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I have and it was the best thing that could have happened to me. I really got a lot of rest and I really needed the counseling because I was so depressed. I couldn't do anything anymore I felt like my life was over. Then I turned to God and its been ok ever since.

June 8, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was refused help for my pain from docs in the ER one day b cause of testing positive for thc one day and given a pain shot in the same ER a week later. These dam rules r ment for criminals and addicts not pot users.

May 4, 2017

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