I am sure there are plenty of people here that have multiple things going on… at 14, i was diagnosed with manic bipolar and anxiety.
I just recently (December of 2017) finally got diagnosed with behçet’s disease, fibromyalgia, and lymes disease. I’ve been on a search for almost 10 years now as to what was wrong with me. I was always brushed off by doctors chalking it up to my mental illnesses. I’m feeling super overwhelmed with all the new medicines and pains and aches and just…everything. the doctors, blood work, not being able to work or go to school. It’s a lot and I have a support system but sometimes it must be hard looking at someone who has invisible issues, and not get frustrated with them.
I just can never figure out what pain is from what issue. I feel like having all three things going on plus my brain, makes the flare ups even worse and more often.
Thank goodness you have a support system. I agree, it probably is hard for others to understand & relate to someone who has these “invisible” health issues. My daughter has a bipolar disorder, & she also struggles with knowing what issues she experiences are part of bipolar & which are not. I think being willing to share your thoughts & feelings with others in a safe environment is a positive thing because you never know how what you’re going through might help someone else to see that they aren’t alone. I’m wishing hope & comfort to you.
I understand. This group helps to comfort me. I try some of the things that has helped others w/fibro. I also have a psycotherapy counselor which helps me keep my thoughts together and focused. I do stretching exercises when fatigue isn’t overwhelming . Hope
this helps. I’m glad u are here. Good luck.