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Friday, September, 05, 2008

Out of Ideas, Nearly Out of Hope

by  19Anthony72
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
19Anthony72

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Hi.  My name is Anthony.  I am a 35 year old male living with migraine.  I had my first episode at age 23.  Back then I would only have an episode every 6 months or so.  Then, they became more and more frequent.  By the time I turned 30 it became at least a weekly issue.  I have tried many, many medications, both prophylactic and abortive, with little, if any, help.  I have not held a regular job for any length of time for over ten years.  Previous to migraine I had issues with anxiety and depression dating back to childhood.  Now, my anxiety and depression feed on my migraine episodes making me less and less productive.  The only assistance I have found requires that I either have a dependent child or be disabled.  I feel that I simply lack adequate medical care. 

 

I was a standout student in high school and I feel I have a great deal of potential; I have been told so time and time again by many teachers and scentists.  I have a strong aptitude for science and would love to finish college and even a graduate degree. I crave an active, productive life and I would love to have a family.  Yet, here I am in my mid 30's watching the rest of the world go by, begging for menial jobs to make ends meet and wondering if I might soon have to sink to the level of stealing just to survive and pay my bills.  I would love to hear from anyone who might have a suggestion on how to get out of this bottomless pit.  

 

 

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