Soberpotamus's Oral Surgery Recovery Support & Journal Part 2
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Originally Posted by Aellyce 
Personally, I've been trying to "work on" my issues and general strong feelings about independence for a good while now, and I've gotten as far as appreciating that independence, in a way, is an illusion as most of us humans don't live in isolation... and the concept of interdependence is a more helpful way for me to look at it.
I'll be the first to admit it. My attempts at "independence" have proven to be isolating in many ways. I am sure it comes from a place of wanting to protect myself from threats, others, etc. and also to prove I am a capable, sober human being. But, yes, I see certainly some issues I have with it.
I hold people at an arm's distance, and sometimes at miles of distance.
I stop friendships sometimes before they take off, and many times without even trying.
My layers are many. Not proud of it.
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Originally Posted by Aellyce
Your commitment to this surgery, the healing process, and the way you use SR for support also reveals a level of perseverance and ability to show and overcome vulnerability that is very inspiring. I hope things continue to improve for you now in a more steady way!
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Another 1st today -- wearing my contacts again. Hate the glasses sliding down my nose! I need glasses with those little rubber nose grips.
After I'm healed, maybe a year from now, I'd like to go ahead with Lasik surgery and be done with contacts once and for all!
After I'm healed, maybe a year from now, I'd like to go ahead with Lasik surgery and be done with contacts once and for all!
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I'll either have to wait until I can drive again to buy the pork, or get Tom to smuggle it in. Brian will refuse to buy it for me. He won't bring it into the house.
There's another reason for you to hate him.
There's another reason for you to hate him.
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Originally Posted by Soberpotamus
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Pain 
Surprised it's back tonight. Took meds, waiting for them to kick in.
It's throbbing, like I can feel my pulse. And it's in the area that's mostly numb, so I'm really hoping this is a sign my feeling is coming back soon.
Surprised it's back tonight. Took meds, waiting for them to kick in.It's throbbing, like I can feel my pulse. And it's in the area that's mostly numb, so I'm really hoping this is a sign my feeling is coming back soon.
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I am trying not to worry and think of things going wrong. I have no reason yet to believe there's anything but normal healing happening.
Plus, late at night and early morning, there's more swelling and pain anyway. That seems to be the trend.
Plus, late at night and early morning, there's more swelling and pain anyway. That seems to be the trend.
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Yes, I think I do that too, V. Tend to think hard about things late at night when it's quieter.
As a child, my mind and imagination would soar at night. I was always a little night owl.
You're very encouraging. I do hope I'm making good progress.
As a child, my mind and imagination would soar at night. I was always a little night owl.
You're very encouraging.
I do hope I'm making good progress.
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Originally Posted by Soberpotamus
Pain Surprised it's back tonight. Took meds, waiting for them to kick in.
It's throbbing, like I can feel my pulse. And it's in the area that's mostly numb, so I'm really hoping this is a sign my feeling is coming back soon.
Surprised it's back tonight. Took meds, waiting for them to kick in.It's throbbing, like I can feel my pulse. And it's in the area that's mostly numb, so I'm really hoping this is a sign my feeling is coming back soon.
I, too, obsess at night and tend to over-exaggerate the issues. Things usually look much better in the morning.
Hope you sleep well tonight, Potamus.
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Leigh is most definitely an angel!I was feeling much better this morning, now I feel uncomfortable and grumpy.
I have a slew of movies to choose from to entertain myself, and I have soup for dinner.
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