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Mental Health Support

OldBaldy1701E

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5. Thanks to neuropathy and arthritis, I won't be 'healing' from this.

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 02:01 PM

Aug 2024

I cannot even close my right hand all the way anymore.

I was never a virtuoso on the guitar, so I wanted the Tele over the Strat. Plus, that sound... man oh man...

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At this point, it is more than a 'bad day'. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 OP

I'm with you, this will get better RainCaster Aug 2024 #1

Thanks to neuropathy and arthritis, I won't be 'healing' from this. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #5

You have friends here SheltieLover Aug 2024 #2

I am in Minneapolis. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #6

So sorry to hear that SheltieLover Aug 2024 #8

i think you need a friend that plays guitar. ret5hd Aug 2024 #3

These days, even the thought of doing any of the things that made up my career choice just makes me sad and pitiable OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #7

You've got people here to talk with Jarqui Aug 2024 #4

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #10

I have osteoarthritis and play guitar Jarqui Aug 2024 #15

A clarification is in order. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #17

You are doing a pretty good job of articulating what is going on Jarqui Aug 2024 #18

I am going to the county next week. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #19

In response ... Jarqui Aug 2024 #20

Possible idea for you SheltieLover Aug 2024 #9

"Can you volunteer ...?" Jarqui Aug 2024 #13

Wow! What a great bunch if ideas! SheltieLover Aug 2024 #14

Some thoughts: Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #11

I know I have pasted this before but trust me it is the best Maraya1969 Aug 2024 #12

Sometimes I look at my old expensive XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #16