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Is it MS, or is it depression.....
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Im so sad these days and sometimes I drive down the street and look at the trees and poles that line the street and wonder which one I sould drive into....Does anyone else feel this way? I'm a single mom and I just cant cope much longer.
Lori Posted on 10/20/09, 11:10 am |
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Depression is depression whether it is MS related or not! You need to see your doctor and tell him/her about these thoughts and your situation. There is medicine and therapy to help. Please talk to someone and seek emotional support for yourself to deal with being a single mom. There are groups(community, hospital, church, temple) to help too. I was a single mom. If I made it you can too! But, you have to take the first step and ask for help because it is out there. Your kids need you! 
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Hugs to you Lori: Depression is disease caused by inflammation in the brain too. I think myself that most MSers also have the depression and need treat for that as well. It would be nice if there were something that would just cure EVERYTHING--one treatment. But no, we just have to treat each symptom as it comes up. You can feel much better with the right antidepressant. Good luck and stay strong.
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I think it could be either one making you feel this way. Having a chronic illness can wear on you, but really I try and think of all the things to be thankful for. Is there anyone that you can lean on right now to help? Do you have family you could stay with temporarily till you are in a better place mentally and physically? I really feel for you I know how hard it must be to be a single mom and have to work full time. Have you thought about working from home?
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It's depression caused by the thought of having ms and what's next. Live your life for today. We can't change tomorrow. What ever happens, happens.
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I have both MS & depression & have had that feeling about crashing into a tree..I think it's a cry for help...Please go see you dr & tell them how you feel....I'm getting help for the depression..Not sure if it's because of MS or unknowingness of the disease or something else..but going to an outpatient counseling now and on meds & I trying to get back to my old happy self.
Gook Luck & hugs Carol
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I feel your pain. I was a single mom and suffered from depression for as long as I can remember. Proper medication has improved my quality of life immensly. Call your doctor, hug your kids and take care of you!!!
Hang in there, it gets better.
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I used to make sure I wouldn't loose my drivers licence in hopes of hitting that big tree. But a smart guy at the D.M.V. knew all about MS & they finally didn't pass me after I got away with it for years. I loved driving but now people drive me places.
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