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Hope · 06-17-2006, 03:49 PM

Hi friends!

Clean/sober and grateful for sobriety today. I am having a major migraine headache today and the pain is intense.

Just needing some healing hugs and prayers right now. I am keeping in mind the phrase this too shall pass. Sometimes it's hard to keep the focus on that, you know?

Also, got a phone call from someone I used to love deeply and he wanted me to come to a ceremony. I feel that seeing him would stir up some old feelings that I'd rather leave buried. He was my first love and the pain of letting go was just so difficult to go through that I would rather not do it again. I caught him in a lie though. Some things haven't changed. But I have.

Send me some healing, hugs, prayers, and thoughs.

Love you all and sending you all a hug.

2dayzmuse · 06-17-2006, 03:59 PM

I hope you feel better soon Cheryl.

Stay strong.

Chance · 06-17-2006, 04:10 PM

((((((((((((((Cheryl)))))))))))))))))

I said that the other day that I thought that I needed a hug or something! So now it is your turn to have a hug

Love Vic

**51anna** · 06-17-2006, 04:13 PM

Cheryl,

Migraines are so bad, I hope you feel better soon.

2stop · 06-17-2006, 05:07 PM

Maybe try some visualization? Have someone rub your neck and shoulders? Hope you feel better soon.I know how miserable those migraines are.....healing thoughts and warmest hugs coming your way.

Grasshopper · 06-17-2006, 05:10 PM

{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

lulu70 · 06-17-2006, 05:22 PM

Whenever I get a migraine, I have to take 4 Advil and lay down with my eyes closed until it goes away. So sorry you are feeling ucky today. Feel better soon!

Smyle · 06-17-2006, 05:29 PM

Big hugs...full of chocolate chip cookies ...or ice cream or whatever your comfort food of choice may be..... hang in there !!!!

liveweyerd · 06-17-2006, 07:39 PM

hugs!

NYCGirl · 06-17-2006, 07:42 PM

I know that migraine pain hang in there. Hope you feel better

Bliss71 · 06-17-2006, 08:00 PM

I feel for you but don't get discouraged, you are doing great! val004

aasharon90 · 06-17-2006, 08:01 PM

Hi Cheryl. Sharon an alcoholic here in Houston.

I grew up with my mom with migraines. They did seem to hurt her very much. I remember in the middle of the night she would call me to get hot compresses for her head. Of course she dran, took persciption drugs and was a dr. jeckle/mr.hyde to me. But from the compassionate side of me i was the one out of 4 sibling that was by her side when she was very sick.

I do hope u get to feeling better. I also wish they would come up with a cure for migraines. So many people are stickened with that illness.

Love, hugs and care coming ur way.

I brought u some flowers and so did this cute little pup.

Hope · 06-17-2006, 09:08 PM

Aww, thanks so much everyone!

Ws Flower Purple Transparent Dagrapevine Flip Up

I've been gentle with myself today. I took excedrine migraine and it helped a lot. I still feel some pain but not as bad as earlier today.

Right now, I am here drinking a chocolate milkshake. It tastes so good. I've been studying for an upcoming test for several hours so it helped to get some of that focus off of the pain.

Oh, I made a 100 on a quiz last week! I was so surprised and extremely happy! I was like "WOW!"

Thanks again for all of the hugs and the care! I really appreciate it!

Hope · 06-18-2006, 12:24 AM

No matter how rough today was, it wasn't as rough as those days when I used to be drunk and high. Being 100% sober and clean is something that I find complete peace and joy in today. I have so much gratitude that I don't have to use. I have a choice and today I won't pick up that first one. As long as I don't pick up that first one, I won't set off my physical allergy.

I am very thankful for all of the supportive replies that I received today. It let me know that you all truly care about me.

liveweyerd · 06-18-2006, 12:36 AM

Congratulations! On your 100% and on you being you. You are a gift! I was prescribed something for migraines non-narcotic that worked after years of them, but at the moment I can't remember the name. Darn.
I have had headaches then migraines my whole life, but rarely anymore. I can't explain it. Some say they tend to ease off with age?
I know that after I got over the stress ones, then they were precipitated by the hormone that started my period. Too much caffeine can be a trigger. Some people find that bacon triggers them.
The last time I was having trouble with headaches I went in desperation to a chiropractor and that dude worked miracles. Fixed other things along the way that I had for 25 years and assumed I would always live with.
best wishes, and big hugs!

Hope · 06-18-2006, 07:48 AM

Today is sooooo much better!

Lollipop · 06-18-2006, 12:02 PM

W000000 H000000!!!!!! So glad today is better hun and your right, we DO care, sorry I missed the original post yesterday but Im so glad you made it through, sometimes we are stronger than we think!!!! WTG!!!!
Enjoy a MUCH BETTER Day hun!!!!!

Time4Change · 06-18-2006, 10:05 PM

I was right there with ya, Hope4Life! I had a horrible migraine yesterday, too.

I still had to buy a couple more gifts for Father's Day, and it was really, really hot outside. I was dragging and whining, but my hubby took good care of me. I also took Excedrin Migraine, and though it doesn't totally get rid of the migraine, it sure helps, doesn't it? And to think I used to take a handful of painkillers! Ugh! Makes me sick!

Just wanted to know you weren't alone, Sweetie. I'm feeling GREAT this evening! My migraines usually last 48 hours, and then, when they're finally gone, I get an almost euphoric feeling ... just so relieved the pain is gone. Hooray!

Glad you're feeling better! Hopefully it'll be a loooong time before you or I get another one of those monsters, eh? *fingers crossed*

Love ya!

Kelly

FarTooMuch · 06-18-2006, 10:22 PM

Hugs and healing vibes going your way! Take care of you.

Hugs~

PillPopper · 06-18-2006, 10:32 PM

Glad you are feeling better now Hope

Timmm · 06-18-2006, 11:18 PM

Well cheryl I hop the migraines go away ,Here a little advise take it or leave it,Just thought i would share with you my history of Migraines and I have found the cure But if you dont have prescription insurance dont bother ,If you Do then theres a great drug Called maxalt that is not narcotic and you out it under your tounge and I kid you not within 5 minutes!! Migraine GONE !!

Love it and highly recomend but only to the insured or rich as a script for 12 cost is$270.00 without insurance.

But besides the cast Its the best thing since sliced bread when it comes to alleveating Migraine PAin .Hope you Feel better And hope my little info Halps you .I hate to se you or anyone in pain !!

But I wont ever recomend an addictive drug ,I have done myresearch trust me On that !! lol

Your Friend
TIM

((((((((((((((((((CHERYL))))))))))))))))))))))

Lollipop · 06-19-2006, 06:34 AM

Hope?! How are you today? Your in my thoughts hun!!

Time4Change · 06-19-2006, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Percocetaddict!

... theres a great drug Called Maxalt that is not narcotic and you out it under your tounge and I kid you not within 5 minutes!! Migraine GONE !! Love it and highly recomend but only to the insured or rich as a script for 12 cost is $270.00 without insurance.

You are 100% right about the Maxalt, Tim! That stuff IS a miracle cure! For some stupid reason, I keep putting off making a doctor's appointment to get more. I take Maxalt and it always works for my migraines. And you're right ... it's super expensive, though. So worth it. Sometimes doctors will give you sample packs of it, if you tell them your financial situation. It's worth a shot.

Enjoy your day, Hope!

06-17-2006, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,252	Having a rough day Hi friends! Clean/sober and grateful for sobriety today. I am having a major migraine headache today and the pain is intense. Just needing some healing hugs and prayers right now. I am keeping in mind the phrase this too shall pass. Sometimes it's hard to keep the focus on that, you know? Also, got a phone call from someone I used to love deeply and he wanted me to come to a ceremony. I feel that seeing him would stir up some old feelings that I'd rather leave buried. He was my first love and the pain of letting go was just so difficult to go through that I would rather not do it again. I caught him in a lie though. Some things haven't changed. But I have. Send me some healing, hugs, prayers, and thoughs. Love you all and sending you all a hug.

06-17-2006, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chance JUST DO IT!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here Or There Posts: 7,090 Blog Entries: 9	((((((((((((((Cheryl))))))))))))))))) I said that the other day that I thought that I needed a hug or something! So now it is your turn to have a hug Love Vic __________________ With Love and Respect Vic Life isn't yesterday or tomorrow it is in the now.....

06-17-2006, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 11,165	Cheryl, Migraines are so bad, I hope you feel better soon. __________________ Anna "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou

06-17-2006, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,666	Maybe try some visualization? Have someone rub your neck and shoulders? Hope you feel better soon.I know how miserable those migraines are.....healing thoughts and warmest hugs coming your way. __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

06-17-2006, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
lulu70 We all need each other. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The road of happy destiny. Posts: 2,223	Whenever I get a migraine, I have to take 4 Advil and lay down with my eyes closed until it goes away. So sorry you are feeling ucky today. Feel better soon! __________________ "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.....do the thing you think you cannot do." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

06-17-2006, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
2dayzmuse Paused Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 5,083	I hope you feel better soon Cheryl. Stay strong.

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Grasshopper Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Green,green grass of home Posts: 602	{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

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Smyle Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newfie-Land, Mo Posts: 1,623	Big hugs...full of chocolate chip cookies ...or ice cream or whatever your comfort food of choice may be..... hang in there !!!!

06-17-2006, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,290 Blog Entries: 5	hugs! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

06-17-2006, 07:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
NYCGirl Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Finding out what I have been missing! Posts: 1,013	I know that migraine pain hang in there. Hope you feel better

06-17-2006, 08:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bliss71 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In Harmony with Nature Posts: 30	I feel for you but don't get discouraged, you are doing great! val004

06-17-2006, 08:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 2,726	Hugs From Houston Hi Cheryl. Sharon an alcoholic here in Houston. I grew up with my mom with migraines. They did seem to hurt her very much. I remember in the middle of the night she would call me to get hot compresses for her head. Of course she dran, took persciption drugs and was a dr. jeckle/mr.hyde to me. But from the compassionate side of me i was the one out of 4 sibling that was by her side when she was very sick. I do hope u get to feeling better. I also wish they would come up with a cure for migraines. So many people are stickened with that illness. Love, hugs and care coming ur way. I brought u some flowers and so did this cute little pup. __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON M. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 "Made A Decision To Turn My Will And Life Over To The Care Of God As I Understand Him."

06-17-2006, 09:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,252	Aww, thanks so much everyone! I've been gentle with myself today. I took excedrine migraine and it helped a lot. I still feel some pain but not as bad as earlier today. Right now, I am here drinking a chocolate milkshake. It tastes so good. I've been studying for an upcoming test for several hours so it helped to get some of that focus off of the pain. Oh, I made a 100 on a quiz last week! I was so surprised and extremely happy! I was like "WOW!" Thanks again for all of the hugs and the care! I really appreciate it!

06-18-2006, 12:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,252	No matter how rough today was, it wasn't as rough as those days when I used to be drunk and high. Being 100% sober and clean is something that I find complete peace and joy in today. I have so much gratitude that I don't have to use. I have a choice and today I won't pick up that first one. As long as I don't pick up that first one, I won't set off my physical allergy. I am very thankful for all of the supportive replies that I received today. It let me know that you all truly care about me.

06-18-2006, 12:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,290 Blog Entries: 5	Congratulations! On your 100% and on you being you. You are a gift! I was prescribed something for migraines non-narcotic that worked after years of them, but at the moment I can't remember the name. Darn. I have had headaches then migraines my whole life, but rarely anymore. I can't explain it. Some say they tend to ease off with age? I know that after I got over the stress ones, then they were precipitated by the hormone that started my period. Too much caffeine can be a trigger. Some people find that bacon triggers them. The last time I was having trouble with headaches I went in desperation to a chiropractor and that dude worked miracles. Fixed other things along the way that I had for 25 years and assumed I would always live with. best wishes, and big hugs! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

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06-18-2006, 07:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,252	Today is sooooo much better!

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Lollipop Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 859	W000000 H000000!!!!!! So glad today is better hun and your right, we DO care, sorry I missed the original post yesterday but Im so glad you made it through, sometimes we are stronger than we think!!!! WTG!!!! Enjoy a MUCH BETTER Day hun!!!!!

06-18-2006, 10:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Time4Change NA Rocks! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Location Posts: 517	I was right there with ya, Hope4Life! I had a horrible migraine yesterday, too. I still had to buy a couple more gifts for Father's Day, and it was really, really hot outside. I was dragging and whining, but my hubby took good care of me. I also took Excedrin Migraine, and though it doesn't totally get rid of the migraine, it sure helps, doesn't it? And to think I used to take a handful of painkillers! Ugh! Makes me sick! Just wanted to know you weren't alone, Sweetie. I'm feeling GREAT this evening! My migraines usually last 48 hours, and then, when they're finally gone, I get an almost euphoric feeling ... just so relieved the pain is gone. Hooray! Glad you're feeling better! Hopefully it'll be a loooong time before you or I get another one of those monsters, eh? fingers crossed Love ya! Kelly __________________

06-18-2006, 10:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
FarTooMuch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 21	Hugs and healing vibes going your way! Take care of you. Hugs~

06-18-2006, 10:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
PillPopper Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: No Need 2 Know Posts: 66	Glad you are feeling better now Hope __________________ Don't let the name "pillpopper" fool you. I have been clean of pills since 4/4/06 and proud of it!

06-18-2006, 11:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
Timmm Mr .HELP ME I HAVE KIDS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lebanon Pa Posts: 54	Well cheryl I hop the migraines go away ,Here a little advise take it or leave it,Just thought i would share with you my history of Migraines and I have found the cure But if you dont have prescription insurance dont bother ,If you Do then theres a great drug Called maxalt that is not narcotic and you out it under your tounge and I kid you not within 5 minutes!! Migraine GONE !! Love it and highly recomend but only to the insured or rich as a script for 12 cost is$270.00 without insurance. But besides the cast Its the best thing since sliced bread when it comes to alleveating Migraine PAin .Hope you Feel better And hope my little info Halps you .I hate to se you or anyone in pain !! But I wont ever recomend an addictive drug ,I have done myresearch trust me On that !! lol Your Friend TIM ((((((((((((((((((CHERYL))))))))))))))))))))))

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Lollipop Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 859	Hope?! How are you today? Your in my thoughts hun!!

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