hey tumblr!! my name is angelica or more commonly known as zombiebass! im a 22 year old artist out of michigan who enjoys drawing with vibrant colors and coming up with silly characters. im prolly best known for these dweebs!
so majestic.
im going to cut right to the chase, some of my long-time followers and friends might already know this, but i was in a rollover car accident almost 2 years ago (i was the passenger. luckily i had my seatbelt on!). it has left me with PTSD & chronic lower back pain where i can no longer do the things i was once able to. everyday the pain dictates if i will be able to do the simplest of chores or if i can even sit, walk, or stand for more than an hour or so without feeling pain. the pain feels like it runs my life. i wake up every morning and wonder, what will i be able to do today? will i be able to move or will i be bed-ridden for most of the day? ive been going to doctor after doctor and hospital after hospital trying to figure out whats wrong with me and each time the doctors told me they coudnt find anything. i was even told that “you’re young, you’ll bounce back in a few months” (TRUE QUOTE from my doctor after i went to her 4 times telling her how much pain i was in). i felt hopeless, like no one would ever believe me and i would be in pain for the rest of my life.
however, last year in august i went to a physical rehabilitation place and had a doctor that FINALLY believed me. she talked with me and at my very next appointment with her, she gave me a sacroiliac joint injection in my back. it did wonders for my pain for about 3 months before it wore off and i was left in pain yet again. recently this month, i went back to her and had another SI injection, but this time i had a bad reaction and now im in even MORE pain. i’ve been waking up every morning crying from the pain.medicine does nothing to alleviate the pain. i dont know if this is temporary or not. but i know for even the slightest bit of improvement for my body i need actual physical therapy.
i’m so desperate for some kind of solution to my pain. im stressed out. my insurance hasnt covered ANYTHING. im already in debt at 22 years old. ive been paying out of pocket for my doctor visits and i know the insurance wont cover my physical therapy sessions. PLEASE TUMBLR im begging you please help me. i dont want to live like this anymore.
i dont want to give up. i want to continue being able to do art for myself and my fans without being in pain the moment i sit down. i want to walk like i used to. i want to go out with my sister and friends and be able to have fun without stopping every 10 minutes because my back hurts so much. i want to get BETTER. i just dont have the funds to do so.
