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Depression and Pain
Cocktailedout
Monday, July 21, 2008 at 09:45 AMre: Depression and Pain
jaybird12
Monday, July 21, 2008 at 04:12 PMThank you. I do get rapped up in the pain and my self pity and I need someone to remember that I need to live for today only because I only make $475 a month, my husband works construction but has been waiting on materials for three weeks. So in the mean time I borrow from my Dad which makes me feel even worse. This is so hard seeing as I have never had to depend on others to support me, I have always been able to count on me. Sounding like poor me again. It just constantly runs through my head.Thank you for replying to me as it does help to talk to others I somehow need to regain my self confidence.
jaybird12
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sunrise
Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12:18 PMmy friend has been sick like you for as long as i can remember.she had her license too.sorround yourself with people that love and care for you.you did not do this to yourself.you did not want this to happen.god grant you the serenity.if you are not able to work find something you enjoy doing.i know it is not easy i watch my husband everyday.it is much harder for those people who have to work for things.just waking up everyday is a big start.try to do things around the house.do you have any pets?
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Relying on others
Amy
Monday, March 02, 2009 at 10:37 AMHang in there . . . never say anything is permanent . . . this is just for now, and it's what works for now, or what you have to do for now. I am the mother of two teens (one in college) with depression, and my husband has depression, so I know how tough this disease is. It takes such an emotional and physical toll. I do believe a big part of the solution is finding the right meds (still working on that for my newly dx'd 16 y/o) and having support around you -- family and/or friends. If your pdoc doesn't listen to your concerns, find another one -- something we may have to do soon ourselves.
Sending you strength and positive vibes . . .
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JAYBIRD, R.S.D. AND DEPRESSION
PANHEADVIC
Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 08:41 AMJAYBIRD, PANHEADVIC HERE, I ALSO HAVE R.S.D. AND DEPRESSION. YOU ARE RIGHT, THEY GO HAND AND HAND..THE PAIN FROM THE R.S.D. IS UNBELABLE. I HAVE SUFFERED FOR OVER 6 YEARS NOW..I HAVE BEEN THROUGH EVERYTHING WITH THIS DISEASE, NOW THE MORPHINE PUMP IS MY LAST OPTION..THE STIMULATOR IS COMIN OUT..DOES NOT WORK . ITS BEEN JUST LIEING THERE FOR 2 YEARS DEAD, AND IT'S PAINFUL..I KNOW WHERE YOUR COMIN FROM. THE PAIN IS RATED WORST THAN CANCER, AND I BELIEVE IT. YESTERDAY,I ROLLED IN A BALL AND CRIED ALL DAY IN BED, THE PAIN PILLS DON'T EVEN HELP ANY MORE. AND I ONLY TAKE TWO PERCOCETS A DAY. NOW I AM OUT, FOR THE E.R. DR'S THINK WE ARE DRUGGIES, GOING IN FOR A FIX, WHEN WE ARE ONLY TRYING TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN, WE ARE NOT THERE FOR A HIGH, WE ARE THERE FOR RELIEF..BELIEVE ME , I KNOW.. GOD BLESS YOU, AND HANG ON, IT GETS TOUGHER... PEACE, VICKIE, HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAVE R.S.D.?, THIS DISEASE IS REATED TO THE SYMPATHETIC NERVE IN WHICH GOES TO THE BRAIN, SOMETIMES WE R.S.D.ER'S, CANNOT HELP WHAT WE SAY OR DO... V
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Jaybird,
I have been sufferring from depression most of my adult life and 5 years ago I fell and had to have back surgery. I am a recovering addict but my pain was caused by nerve damage to my sciatic nerve and I needed narcotics every 3 hours which I had to work very hard not to abuse. I have been on them for 4 years now as the operation wasn't a success. I hate the feeling of the meds but hate the pain even more.
My advice to you, if wanted, is to try and not get overwhelmed with labels and numbers of disorders. It helps me to just get up every morning and ask for a good day and try and do whatever I can, i.e. shower, cook or go outside. I was a successful salesperson for many years before I crashed and I can't compare that person to who I am now.
I wish you all the best,
Cocktailedout