Hanging on for Dear Life
Del It was my brother’s birthday a few days ago, and we exchanged our obligatory text messages. He’s 2-1/2 years older than me. He has gray hair and I don’t. I…
2024
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Hello, I’m Del(*). I have fibromyalgia and have chronic pain from a degenerative spine condition. I created this site to let the world know what it’s like to live like…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/30/24
I think 4 rums last night. I desperately needed it Unfortunately. Sleep was OK. There’s a very fine line with alcohol between helping sleep and totally ruining it. Pain this…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/29/24
Sleep was fucking terrible again. Constant wake ups for no reason. Didn’t fall asleep the first time until after 12:30. And I woke up at 8:30. Not as tired as…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/28/24
Holy fuck do I feel crazy right now. Sleep was OK. I caught up. Yesterday was just such a fucking nightmare. Such a big effort with no answers and no…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/27/24
What a rough morning. Got up early and went to the appointment. Took 5.5g at 8:00. Planned on 3 doses today. Appointment was not exactly what I was expecting. Another…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/26/24
Sleep was terrible again. I guess it’s the Lyrica. I’m on low doses of kratom, so that shouldn’t be doing it. Slow and rough wakeup today. Pain was worse than…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/25/24
Sleep was about the same. So many wakeups. The Lyrica is getting me some extra sleep in the morning. I’m so stiff waking up. So long to loosen up. I…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/24/24
Sleep was a lot better, but still not great. I felt pretty drowsy in the morning. That allowed me to keep sleeping. Snoring a lot, my throat hurts. Very slow…
Daily Journal Entry for 3/23/24
Sleep was fucking awful again, though slightly better than the night before. So many wakeups. I was sore everywhere this morning. Shoulders, hips, neck, back. Woke up at 7, took…