SOCIAL PROBLEMS - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

PINKYPRISCILLA · 03-21-2003, 12:18 PM

I notice that when I am in pain I don't like to socialize with anyone. I kind of withdraw from social settings. Primarily because I am in pain and I don't want to sound like i am complaining (especially at work)

Do any of you have the same problems?

GJA · 03-21-2003, 12:54 PM

--YUP, FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY.--I JUST WANT TO GET THE DAY OVER AND GET HOME TO BED.

PINKYPRISCILLA · 03-21-2003, 01:02 PM

It's kinda frustrating because of the pain !!!

TiffanyAnn · 03-21-2003, 08:23 PM

Hi Pinky:
Yes, I feel the same way. I think when a person is in pain the only thing they can think about is getting out of pain. And social situations are no longer fun for me. When I am in this much pain I am not interested in social functions and trying to be cheery and happy for a bunch of people.
Tiffany

aev30 · 03-23-2003, 12:07 PM

I feel the same way too. I just wish people understood what we go through more than they do. I get so tired of hearing people complain about trivial things when I am in pain from tmj on a daily basis. My friends just don't understand why I don't socialize as much anymore. Oh well I just pray for good days and cherish them when I do feel good. Wishing everyone a pain free day

Angel

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