Lived Experience Forum

[Former-Member]

Well here again.

Is it so wrong to want all of this to end

Suffering so much pain still a year after surgery and Dr says nothing they can do.

The only thing that may help is a treatment not covered by medicare and one that I cannot afford.

I've just had to cancel pain Dr app because I can't pay their fee.

So at this point I just want it all to end .I just can't do this anymore.

Is there no way out of this cycle .

Drs don't take responsibility for what they do and dont do

solicitors just rip money off you if you try to get funding from superannuation.

Why does life have to be so hard.

[Paperdaisy]

@Former-Member I can hear how much pain you are in and it seems you have been dealing with this for quite some time. I'm sorry, I don't have the answers but I'm hoping you will find some comfort here and know that you are not alone. 

Is there aything that works for you or helps you in this situation?

I'm going to check in with you via email as I'm concerned for your safety. 

[Former-Member]

Thanks paperdaisy for your support .

I am really just overwhelmed at the moment and really just want an end to all the pain and financial pressures.

I will be on the living on the streets soon if nothing changes.

The only way to pay bills is to not buy medication and that is not an option either.

Just had enough .

I never wanted to end like this but this is what I've been dealt by divorce courts shoddy doctors and a crap childhood .

Thanks again but think I'll just check out for a while.it was a mistake to write here just brings up more pain 

[Owlunar]

Hi @Former-Member 

It is really hard to deal with issues in the medical public sector - I do know this and I am sorry you are having so much trouble

When it comes to private pain specialists it is very expensive - if people can afford it it is worth the money but if you can't - what can you do?

There are public clinics - they are hard to get into and have waiting lists. Also - they vary

But I do know pain - I am lucky to be seeing a couple of excellent pain specialists - but yes - I was in the public system for a long time - at a clinic that was funded by Medicare - but still - it had limitations

I do wish you the best

Dec

[Paperdaisy]

I'm so sorry to hear @Former-Member. It's really important you stay safe so please call crisis support if you feel you need to. 

I can understand feeling overwhelmed. I hope you are able to take some time to rest and perhaps make a plan to work through things. We will be here if you want to return and talk about it.

Please take care🙏

[Former-Member]

Well I'm here a month since my last post.

Pain worse than ever

I just cant do this anymore.

I've made my decision and you wont recieve any more posts from me but I just wanted to thank all those that have given me support in the past.

I just cannot go through another year of pain both physical and mental along with the stress of being financially broke from week to week.

I have had to drop all health insurance or I could not afford medication so now I have no way of paying for pain specialist. 

It's just a shit life and I'm going to do it anymore .

So bye and I wish you all a great new year and hopefully some of you will get the help you deserve. 

[Zoe7]

@Former-Member 

[Zoe7]

@RICH1 ^^^^^

[RICH1]

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out tonight.

It sounds like struggling tonight, and thanks for sharing this. I hope the forum members will provide additional support tonight.

RICH1

[Zoe7]

@RICH1 Please re-read the above message - this seems like more than a struggling message - more a goodbye ...I am extremely concerned.