I never have gotten over emotional but I have moments now I feel like I am going to fall apart over nothing now. How long with this going to last?
I have had dx for almost 2 years now…and it never stops. It does happen less with time.
You have to find someone to talk to. I’ll admit that since I’ve been a member here, I don’t feel quite so alone. There are so many others who can relate to what you’re going through, so don’t be afraid to share with everyone here. We are here for you!
Hi An,
I think there is so much to be legitimately emotionally upset about. You do have a right to feel overwhelmed from everything that fibro brings to you. It's a huge burden for anyone to carry. That being said, I would strongly encourage you to see your doctor and discuss this. I'm thinking that anti-depressants would help you cope with feeling like you're going to fall apart. Or if you're already on them, then maybe an increase in your dose would help.
If you don't want to go the medicine route, then perhaps doing something very relaxing,like yoga, would help you to feel more centered and balanced, emotionally.
When my doctor replied to my question with there is no cure. I sat there and cried. I never cry. I still have a hard time knowingI will always have to deal with this .
Well shoot, I think his bedside manner could use some sprucing up! It sounds like he stated it very matter of factly, without offering you any comfort or positive words about treatment. Yes, it is incurable. But it's not going to kill us or harm our bodies, as far as medicine knows. There are meds that helps us cope with the pain, some better than others. Also, I hate to say it but we kind of grow used to being in pain and manage to "shut out" the stupid everyday pain of fibro until we get a bad flare. I mean, we still do feel the everyday pain but we can manage to exist above it and kind of `block it out' like it's a ringing in the ear that we grow used to and live around. I'm not sure if that makes any sense to you but I hope it does. Sometimes we can't do the "blocking out" until we have the right meds but once we do and that happens, things fall into place better.
I truly feel incredibly bad for you, Shaylynn, sitting in your doc's office, crying away. I truly think he should have told you it in a kinder way, such that you could feel some positivity around it and your life. As bad as it is, at least we don't have incurable cancer or something like that (God willing.)
Soft hugs to you,
Petunia
Dear An,
Yes, you bet it is! It is a very natural response to such news.
Yes, they say there is no cure, but I just wonder. Our 'Allergic' is trained as a nurse, uses an AMA and Holistic Dr, she is being detoxed from mercury poisoning from dental fillings, candida yeast overgrowth and toxins in general. She has found solid genetic information that links fibro and autoimmune diseases to genetics (heredity), but this info states there is an 'on/off' switch. What that means to me is that there is a way to turn this off.
Just the preservatives and additives in our food alone could be toxins enough in someone predisposed. Many have gone off irritating foods, gone natural, are being cleansed of toxins by our Drs. There are many avenues to explore here. There is much change required, and pains taking dedication required, but I personally think there is a way. I am not a medical professional, it is just an idea of mine. Perhaps it is just hope!
Love and hugs,
SK