That does indeed sound like nerve damage. Hope it gets a bit better.

I got hit by a semi on my motorcycle if that makes you feel any better? how? I'm not sure. sharing pain maybe?

Owch, when did that happen? Glad to hear you're alright, and yeah, we will share pain agony, then :P
I got T-boned by a ford aerostar going 60ish mph in a little compact car a few years back? Got bad back issues, but i'm more worried about my wrist, only because it controls everything I put onto paper D:

About a week and a half ago. I took the semi at 55 mph coming off the freeway, hit me on my right side, Broke 3 more of my ribs and my tailbone. My leg is thankfully okay because that is what I need my life is in my legs.

Yeah dude, thank goodness you're alright then. Semis can be unpredictable because of the big blind spots. And yeah, ribs breaking are probably better than legs breaking, although both sound incredibly painful. Get some rest and relaxation in, I hope you have a speedy recovery

Dear I have six broken ribs total now. I will be just fine, but thank you very much. I hope your arm gets massively better. I would hate to see an amazing artist like you loose her ability to draw comfortably.

I was going to suggest the wrist thing could be a muscle spasm -- I had one of those for a few days about a week ago -- but then I decided I should just keep my mouth shut and instead say, "I'm no doctor but that definitely needs to be looked at very soon." Sounds like it could lead to trouble.

For social situations, I'm the same way. What I find helps is try to pry slightly into someone's life, awkwardly phrased as that is. I ask them how their day has been, or if they're carrying a ton of stuff, I ask what it's for. If it opens up into a rant or a story, I listen. If they explain and the conversation dies, it dies. Then again, my only social interactions are usually at work, so I only get short bursts, rather than a long strech, of conversation with people.

As for myself, I can't complain. Fumbling with Photoshop, pretending I have any idea of what I'm doing. Working shifts I'm not supposed to so I'm exhausted, but college semester starts next week so that should help with that stress.

Well, I do know what is causing the wrist pain. I was bitten a good 7 or 8 times in the wrist joint by a feral cat a few years back. He got me deep, there was a lot of blood and bruising. Probably infection too, because I hate going to doctors for that kind of thing (In retrospect, I should have gone to see one. Probably would have saved me trouble :/ ). I think it's so bad because of the location. It's literally right in the joint of my wrist. Before, It would only hurt when I overworked it or when it was cold outside. Now, it hurts when I do little things, like bend my wrist, type, or even draw. That's why i'm scared for it now; I don't want my wrist to become unfunctional or something.

I've been trying to be better. I actually say little things like how you suggested; I'll ask people how they are, how they've been, what's new, etc. I'm a much better listener than I am a talker, so it's nice to be able to listen to people's stories. It's just pushing myself into conversation, you know? A lot of events in my life have led me to be shy and not come up with a good conversation of my own, so it's just the fear in the back of my mind of blatant rejection. The few friends I have though, are amazing ones. They see my true colours because they've dealt with me long enough I guess :P

Well I hope you're having fun with photoshop. I've never been too great with it myself, likely because I don't have any full version and I don't spend enough time trying. But you ought to post some stuff! :) I'd love to see it.

And yea; The only real silver lining for me with school is the hours of my work being shortened a bit. Unfortunately though, I wont be getting payed as much, so it's tough either way D: I hope you fare better. Good luck in schooling!

Ohhhh, that does sound kinda painful. They might be able to give you a brace or something? My roommate has wrist and ankle problems sometimes, and she has a brace she wears for a few hours when it hurts. It doesn't fix it, but it at least helps it heal a bit while letting her still grab stuff and use her hand.

As for Photoshop and posting stuff, I have no idea about the policy of the site on stuff like scraps and doodles. I have a 15 minute sketch that I really like, but I haven't done anything with it. (It'll be a full piece eventually -- I just like how the base anatomy came out, minus the small problems with it.) I know some sites are strict on stuff like "It must be a completed piece", while others don't care. Haven't found anything one way or another, so I assume it's just sort of personal preference. . .

I only work part-time, due to laws and regulations. (Out-of-country student.) I'm limited to 20 hours a week. So the hours are filled easily. Hopefully stuff works out for you, though. Getting paid less always sucks. :(

I have a sort of wrist brace my mum bought for me. It works so well, but the downside is that I can't really do much of anything with it on, because it keeps my wrist completely still. I put it on when I rest and stuff, but if i'm moving my wrist at all it strains my arm.

I think as long as it's actual art, no matter if it's a doodle or a sketch, s fine. There's the scrap folder, after all. :) I want to see the doodle! I've seen a lot of WIPs in scraps, so.. I'm sure it's alright.

(This was all I could really find in the Acceptable Upload Policy:
The Scraps Folder

The "Scraps" folder exists to provide users a place to store images that are in progress, are unfinished, or that the user feels are not "gallery-worthy". It is not for images which violate the AUP, and submissions in the Scraps folder must abide by all AUP restrictions.
Standards of Quality

FA does not judge submissions based on artistic merit. We do, however, have baseline quality guidelines to help improve the overall acceptability of images on the site. We do not permit images or photographs which are out of focus, grainy, blurry, skewed (e.g. rotated 90 degrees), washed-out, poorly lit, or otherwise hard to see. Quality exceptions are made on case-by-case basis wherein certain effects and techniques are deemed to be used with artistic merit (e.g. simulating aged photo))

Im sure it'll be okay. n_n

Yikes! Stupid laws and regulations... Thank you very much though. I appreciate your support. :)

Hmm. If a brace doesn't help, I'm just gonna suggest the doctor again. There has to be something more they can do. :S

I feel a bit silly. Completely overlooked that section of the Knowledgebase. Derp.

And sure thing. :)

Oh my Miss Icy! -Pounces and hugs.- that's horrible. I haven't yet driven at night I'd probably cry if I hit some stray animal. Like I would seriously cry then burry it somewhere. I'm sure it's okay if there was no sign of blood but maybe in shock for a while. They're very tough animals.

I'm sorry for your pain in your wrist, I would say find a cream to take and sooth the pain. I usually buy this organic oil I get from an native american I know. I can ask what could help for your injury. And your doctor is mean, what could correct the pain? Surgery? Or maybe therapy would help. Either way I wish you luck with that pain.

I understand what you go through once it comes to beig social. Usually I need someone I know well to interact with strangers or something in common. Take it slow first, meet someone of your moms friends or someone you know well enough to be comfortable. I'm not comfortable though not that I don't fit in cause I don't but it doesn't bother me but because of my physical form. I'm glad to be different than to fit in and be like everyone else. Your an awesome person Icykat! <3

And how am I? Sick! Oh I got the worst cold ever. And the doctor said it wasn't strep so I'm glad. I got a flu shot. I like getting shots, is that weird? But that's about it in life. Don't overwork yourself! When you need a break, take it.

To be fair, he hit me ;;
There was nothing I could do. But yeah, I was in total shock and was shaking a little bit when I got home, and now I'm driving even slower at night. It sucks. But yeah, I mean I pulled over and looked around, it had run off with the other one. So i'm thinking what happened was when it ran out, it hit it's body into the side of my car where the door/wheel cover is and bounced off of that. I'm hoping thats what happened, anyway. But no blood or fur or anything on the road or my car, so i'm hoping it lives.

I'm thinking about creams or something.. Only problem is fiding something that actually works, you know? A lot of those things are really expensive, and I can't afford it. I have found though, that wrapping it up helps. The only problem with that is, when it's bound up, It's hard to move it. So I can't draw or bend my wrist when it's wrapped. xD Thank you though, You're sweet. I'll just have to deal.

Hehe, I actually get a long great with my mum's friends and my grandmother's friends because i'm so respectful; I hear them saying "You're my unofficial daughter" or "I wish my kids were like you" a lot. Although i'm not sure they'd want a treehugging bum who doesn't know what she wants to do with her life. x3 Not exactly a prime occupation; I just like to be respectful. I dunno, it seems like all my IRL friends really like me. It's just i'm not able to hang with most as they are either out of state or our schedules don't mesh up. One nice thing about internets is that it breaks down major social barriers I guess, because even in knowing someone you are a little bit anonymous. I always prefer letters over email and other things, though. I love lettarz!

You're sick?
.....ICYkat is not responsible for giving you a COLD. >> << Wasn't me dude, I swear.
Aww, I hope you feel better soon though. Sneezing and hacking is no fun at all. And.. You LIKE shots? ;; I wish I were as brave as you! I'm absolutely terrified of shots.
Here's to hoping you bet better, ASAP. ;; -Tosses some of her antibodies over the internet-

It's not a problem if I find something and I can send it your way. Usually wrapping your wrist cause of the pressure rids the pain. Maybe even do some stretching before you do things can help. I get pains like that in my legs. That was from jumping into a pool and I didn't check how deep it was, well I messed up my legs but I didn't go to the hospital.

Ohh I HATED getting shots when I was smaller, they literally had to hold me down to give it to me a shot but I got over my fears a few years ago. And once I got tattoo I'm not scared of needles. It's just a sting that last for a while. Just have to tell yourself that. Lately I've been wanting to get more tattoos, like a craving. I'm so wierd.

I really enjoy my older friends better than those I graduated with. And I feel more comfortable with people who are older than me. Most of my age group act out too much and annoy me, it takes a lot to annoy me. Usually I hang out with a crowd who's within their 20s even early 30s. Again I'm weird and too mature for my age.

And no it's not your fault. Can a Icykat give people colds? xD well now that I'm fully done moving, my friends brought their sick kids and that's how I got sick. Dang children. :c Thank you. Your too kind to me. I hope I feel better after a couple days.

Your awesome! <3 <3 <3

Bwuh, sorry you've had such a lousy weekend :C

I know what you mean about the detached thing. I feel the exact same way, but hate venting because I feel overdramatic when I do it.

S'ok. I just have to deal with it I guess. xD
Aww, well, everyone has different ways of venting. I have a lot of built up stress, so I either complain a lot or just have a big ranty vent, or draw lots of crazy depressing pictures.
If yew ever need to vent, i'm a good listener. No thoughts of overdrama here. :)

Haha, ditto on the vent art thing, and also on your offer! If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to shoot me a note :)

Sorry your having such a lousy time lately! T-T

I once ran over a little snake....while on my bike and i felt HORRIBLE about it! I was like depressed for days because of it and because i love snakes! so i know your personal pain on that

As far as your wrist perhaps you should find a new doctor? Maybe he/she is too busy to read your emails, I dont know but im not justifying them ignoring you when your clearly in pain.

Awww, poor snakey. I love snakes too. But you didn't mean it, you know? there are lots of sick people who do crap like that on purpose. But accidents do happen, and I guess they are nature's way of testing us to see if we can deal with it and move on? I dunno.. But i'm sorry that happened to ya. :C

I'm thinking about finding a new one, or complaining or something. But i'll email her one more time I guess.. ask her if she got my email, or what she thinks I should do. if I don't get a response or if she blows me off, then i'm switching her out. I know there is damage, I know it hurts, and I wan't to know what is causing it, where, and what I can do about it.

To be honest i dont know what happened. I probably wasnt paying attention and just..."splat".....v_v. I know i would have never done it on purpose, i mean hell im the one that stops and lets the opossum cross the road instead of just being like "sucks to be you...SQUASH"


It kinda makes me a little mad that your being ignored, its like a slap in the face. like your problem isnt worth her time or something. I would think if she gave you her email address she would be more than willing to hear you out without making an appt or something. but yeah, i would give it one more try but if not then its time for a replacement o-o

D:
Get better soon, IK<3

Hope things get better for you soon, darling :<

im sorry hun, if it makes you feel better i sent out yo badges today!!!!!