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I feel so little improvement over the past 7 months. I'm getting in my own head now, I keep going down the ole road "it must be depression". I'm questioning my decisions on everything. My divorce is no further along. My job is....questionable whether they'll even have me back. I am supposed to have a bunch of tests I can't afford but I have to have them in order to keep my job.
I don't feel ready to go back. My knees have not improved and the pain I have in my feet are ridiculous.
I did well for a while trying to keep a positive attitude, but it's been to long.
I am going to work on a to do list. An attainable one. Although that might be hard because....paying the bills is top on the list!!! Ok, so maybe not so attainable.
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feelfit
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Peck,
I feel your pain and frustration. i feel like I am not improving either...the last couple of days have been really bad, and I am depressed.
You are allowed to feel depressed occasssionaly with this illness. it's a natural response to a seemingly impossible situation.
However, if you find yourself depressed every day, all day, for long periods, you may want to see about getting some help for this. This I would define as clinical depression and perhaps an antidepressant might help get you through.
Best, Feelfit
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Geneal
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I would say overwhelmed and frustrated...which can
Very easily lead to depression.
I've had episodes of depression, but I cannot wallow in it.
My children, who are treating also, need me to be positive for them.
It helps to cry sometimes....
If you feel that you cannot function because of these feelings,
You may want to talk to your LLMD.
My neighbor's Mom, who is CDC positive, started an antidepressent
As she could not stop crying. It has made a huge difference for her.
Hang in there.
Hugs,
Geneal
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I pray your situation will improve and you will be able too look back at all the peaks you climbed and be able to say- I remember when I was there, and then use your experience to help others.
BJK
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quote:Originally posted by feelfit: You are allowed to feel depressed occasssionaly with this illness. it's a natural response to a seemingly impossible situation.
Amen!
There is NO shame in taking anti-depressants! Do your homework though and find out about the different ones.
Hang in there, kiddo!
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Thank you, I'm waiting impatiently for my MRI results. But more importantly I'm waiting for my son's bloodwork to come back. Just a feeling in my gut is telling me he has lyme.
I'm all for anti-depressants. For now, I'm going back to bed to see if I can get any sleep while I'm home alone.
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I was feeling so overwhelmingly sad....a few years back.....just didn't feel like myself...... ...and nothing felt good....or I just didn't want to do anything....
once on anti's I felt myself again..... thats all.....just myself......
but..... myself with Lyme..... they aren't happy pills which people sometimes think..
but i...sometimes wish they were...
hope your feeling better..... and your son is ok......... mtree
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kam
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Peck...
sending my imaginary limo and driver over to take you away.
Where would you like to go.
He also will be bringing someone to resolve all the issues in your life.
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