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Muzza001
Community Member
Is it just me or not?. I have had 2back surgeries and it's gone again. Taking pain meds. Fuzzy brain shit memory next level pain just want it to stop I have thought about ending it all a fair bit lately how do I work through it
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Sophie_M
Moderator
Moderator
Dear Muzza001,

We’re so grateful to have you reach out to our community this morning and are so sorry to hear everything you have going on at the moment. Times like this can definitely get overwhelming . We hope that you find our forums to be a safe and supportive space to talk through your thoughts and feelings. Our community is here for you. 

We hope you know that there is always help available to you, whether it's from our professional mental health counsellors Beyond Blue (available 24/7/365 on 1300 22 4636) or our friends at Lifeline (13 11 14) or the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467).
Keep checking back in with us whenever you feel up to it. 

Petal22
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi Muzza001,

Wellcome to our forums!

Sorry you are feeling this way….I understand it would be difficult for you…

Have you been able to speak to a pain management specialist about your pain? Or your gp?

Here to chat

Muzza001
Community Member
Yes both waiting for a orthopaedic surgeon appointment now

Muzza001
Community Member
Also taking very strong pain meds. For a long time and have become addicted to them look like u have to have a double fusion surgery

Sorry to hear that Muzza001, I understand that pain medication can be addictive but it all depends on your quality of life…… if the pain medication helps you then I think that’s a good thing…….. you just need to learn how to manage the medication……do the specialists think the fusion will help?

Have you ever tried meditation?

Im here to chat