Dear Anita,

thank you for kind offer.

Tee, I have to admit—it feels a little strange to be offering you support, after all the years you’ve spent helping so many people on the forums with their struggles, and doing such a remarkable job at it. It makes me wonder—what could I possibly say that you don’t already know?

I was touched when I saw that you’ve reached out to me this March and expressed your good wishes and hope that I’d return to the forums (I haven’t seen it at the time you posted, but only now, in May). It showed how much you care, and it meant a lot to me. Already that in itself is a huge support – acknowledging someone, expressing you’re thinking of them and hoping they are doing fine. It really is, Anita. I don’t think there is anything else you need to do to help me at the moment. And I kind of am not actively asking for help – I need to put my own insights into practice, choosing trust over fear. So wish me luck with that! 🙂

Please don’t disappear again, Tee. If there is any way I can help you, in a way I wasn’t able or willing to help you before- please let me know. Don’t go back to Isolation and Depression. I care about you, Tee (previously TeaK.. remember?)

To be honest, writing each single post takes me quite a lot of time. I am very slow, and I cannot be super active on the forums with other activities in my life. I can’t become a regular contributor, like you are. But I returned to show that I am alive and not to betray the people I was communicating with. And I am glad that I returned and felt your warm welcome! <3

(previously TeaK.. remember?
I do remember, and there is a reason I’ve changed my user name. So I’d like to stay Tee, if possible 🙂 Thanks!

I wish I could be more than I was, so to be there for you the way you needed someone to be there for you.

anita

Thank you, Tee 🙏

I also wanted to mention something about chronic knee pain—and other types of pain. Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been incredibly effective for many people I know in real life. I’ve recently started seeing it as a bit of a miracle drug.

anita

Dear Tee:

Well, every solution is a temporary solution, isn’t it Tee?

Also, every good thing has potential negative side-effects. Even physical therapy has potential negative side-effects like swelling, bruising and even increased pain.

anita