Comments on: How to Overcome Sadness and Be Happy

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 08:33:42 +0000

I once would have understood and embraced these messeges. Seven years of chronic pain has worn down my soul, one year passes and decades seem to pass. With the passing of time, the centuries in my head, I have shed the opiates and barbituates and come to accept pain as part of life. It is my hopes the elevated cortisol levels will leed to cushings or a myriad of fast deaths. To those in chronic pain, they know what I am talking about. To those who have not lived year after year with pain unending, it leads to worsening the depression many have. Being tested, over dosed and then taken off of narcotics that you never wanted to be on in the first place. A barrage of x-Rays and MRI’s when you first figure out you must go to the ER, and the Doctors figure out your not there for pills, but really need help. While working my way through college my problems hit me out of no where. So I became a bumb on disability and social security. I make so little however I will only be able to rent a room for the rest of my life. I keep tripping over the red tape contestantly streaming thru my mail box, and my power of attorney has told me I should start dealing with the forms – I can type well, as long as I don’t think, when I start thinking, trying to answer questions, I want to be as positive as I can- even though I am bed ridden i answer yes, I can reach above my head. I can stretch and get things from avove my head. If I really wanted to, yes I could drive. I would ofcourse be in the hospital for few days afterward, but they don’t ask the ramifications of these actions sort of questions, they only ask “can you.” It’s amazimg what we can do when we are in contact with those we love, those people who give us reason for living, that provide meaning to our lives.
In 1998 I decided to start the detachment process. I was fostered so I am very well acqaited with the forms of attachment disorders. Simply move to the next step and don’t count on a card or any form of comunition from the last family you thought you were part of, just keep moving forward. Well that’s what I’ve done. People who have gotten to know some of me say I should write a book about overcoming obsticales. It’s simply about defining yourself, and knowing that definition was you three seconds ago. Now who do I want to be? Who did I want to be like when I was young? What can I do with what I have NOW. How can I be true to my core beliefs, and make a diferance? In my house, in my city, in my state, in my country, in this world? Chronic pain has indeed beaten me down. My prioties have changed drasticly. But the same me is inside, I overcome things. They become an asset to my growth. I still hope I will not live long, pain can be overwhelming and mentally retarding. No one should wish this on anyone- again I understand their ignorance. But this is how many chronic pain suffers think, they are too afraid to say it. I beleive it is only through opening up and sharing the truth, we can have a real dialog.

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By: Fatima

Fatima — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:53:16 +0000

This is really beautiful. I needed this. May Allah bless all of us.

By: Mehjabiin

Mehjabiin — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:40:53 +0000

In reply to Afnan. Ameen to you dua Afnan.. remember that Allah tests those He loves and He will not give you and your family a difficulty that you cannot handle.. Have patience, I know it's easier said than done but Allah will be there for you.. He is indeed the Most Merciful...

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By: Mabel

Mabel — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:00:00 +0000

This was a very heart warming article spreading a message of hope. It was just what I needed. Going through a pretty stressful phase in my life. May Allah make it easy for all of us and may we made more grateful and patient. Ameen

By: Afnan

Afnan — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 03:26:24 +0000

In reply to shabslabelle. Thank you so very much. Your one comment means a lot. So much that I cannot explain. I really appreciate it. It is really a hard & testing phase for us. May Allah bless us and everyone experiencing difficult times with patience and strength to overcome it and become stronger. Jazak Allah Khair.

By: shabslabelle

shabslabelle — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:30:05 +0000

In reply to Afnan. Ameen to your dua.,may Allah cure your brothers sorrow and grief. May he grant him eaze through hardship,slowly I think in just hearing his feelings you can offer some comfort nd inshallah take each day as it comes

By: O H

O H — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 01:50:35 +0000

Jazaki Allaahu Khair for the article full of khair.

By: afifa

afifa — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:50:43 +0000

Masha’Allah! Thanks for this <3