Hello Stacey
But, so many of us here also suffer from depression. Sometimes it is depression that accompanies our chronic illnesses. And who wouldn't? Living with chronic pain every day. And then there is clinical depression.
So don't feel alone in your depression. But as you so aptly described it, some of us creep back into stages of depression. It is better to talk about our depression than to keep it to ourselves.
Don't be afraid to talk about it here Stacey because you are in good and compassionate company.
We care about you Stacey.
Gentle hugs
Rachel
Congratulations Stacey on doing so well at school with marks that were better than you anticipated.
I have mentioned the fibro, but didn't go into detail. I asked if I need to get any disability forms signed to cover me if things get worse, and she said I can if I start to feel like I really need to, but she has a lot of confidence that I'm doing well. So I'm not really sure how much she knows or understands. But I know she'll listen if I need her too. I do really like her a lot.
Thank you for all your kind words. They are very helpful!
-Stacey
Thank you, Rachel.
Depression is something I used to never talk about. It's still kind of hard to say out loud. It helps to know that it's commonly co-occurring with fibro. It really helps to not feel so alone!
-Stacey
i feel u. my step dad with whom i live with keeps telling me that if i change the way i eat and exercize i will b alot better. he is always trying new diets. i have tried to explain things to him but he doesnt understand. he has been on my case for years. what he doesnt understand iis that even from an infant i have been sick my whole life. so if i was getting the best nutrition (breast fed) then diet is not going to stop me from being sick.
anways i just thought i would let u know that u r not alone
hi Stacy i hope u have gotten the help u need. i know i am reading this after u have met with your school i hope things went well. i see that u have alot of good info that was given to u. i really hope that this site can help u with other issues u may haave. when i first joined i know i had several long blogs. i still write some long ones. everyone will tell u its ok to vent. i feel like being able to vent to those on this site has really helped. no one will understand like others who have the same pain.