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It's been three months since I went camping but feels like forever. I failed an entire semester at my college because I couldn't even remember when the tests were, let alone get up to go take them or even study for them. I never know how I'm going to feel when I wake up each day or even know what day it is. I used to weight lift, do armored combat, TaeKwonDo, work, school, all sorts of things and it feels like my life has been halted completely. I've gone from doctor to doctor and all they do is take blood tests that don't come up with anything or tell me to go upstairs (mental health). They don't even look at the paper I give them with my multitude of symtoms anymore and if they do they see "depression" and don't go past there. One doctor just prescribed an OTC anti-histamine and sent me on my way. The first sign of hope I've had in weeks is this forum and the realization that I'm not alone. So I ask, how do you all deal? I think I need some inspiration...
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Tincup
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Hey Froggy bo-nana,,,,
Love the name!
Sorry to hear the carpet has been pulled out from under you!
That sucks!
But you have some help here. We won't go away!
And only rarely will we tell you that you're NUTS! HA!
In a nice froggy way... of course.
Ok... first things first. You need a doctor that won't make you worse and blame you for feeling bad. I don't know what is wrong with these DUCKS?
And if you are in Florida.. we are eaten up with ducks! BAD ones too! They will go to their grave insisting the home of Micky Mouse couldn't possibly have Lyme disease. THAT would ruin the tourist business, don't ya know!
Did you post under seeking a doctor? If not, please do.
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Remember the profound words in the Frank Sinatra song "That's Life"; I pick myself up and get back in the race." You can cry, moan, scream, but it always comes back to you doing what ever it takes to get your life back!
Failure is not an option, and do not let these criminally ignorant doctors break you!
Prayers,
Jan
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aklnwlf
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Hi Froggy,
Remember the person that you are. Even though you can't do those things at the moment you are still the same person.
Like the others said, get a correct diagnosis. It helped me tremendously to know that it's not 'all in my head'.
Putting a name to an enemy gives you a starting point.
Know what you mean about the studying issues. It's ok. You're sick with a real disease and it's not your fault.
I tell myself that everything's ok. I'm sick. And being this sick it's understandable that I can't function like I used to.
On bad days I remember the wonderful things I used to do. Climb mountains, ski, snowboard (beginner though) and am grateful for the sustaining memories.
Sounds like you've lived a fantastic life like alot of us here. Hang on to that. Remember that you are battling a very serious illness and cut yourself some slack.
Am so glad that you've found this site and hang in there my friend. There's a ton of wonderful information here and we're family here. So welcome!
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