Depression Support Group
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This is my first time on here so I’m not sure what to say. I’ve had chronic stomach pain my entire life and it’s really starting to get to me. I feel like I’m suffocating or drowning and no one can help. I’m seeing a new therapist tomorrow, but I don’t know if she can help. I want to confide in my parents but I hate hurting them. I’m just so tired all of the time, and I’m tired of being tired. The last doctor I saw told me there was nothing left to do and nothing would help. I’m trying to stay hopeful, but it’s getting so hard just to wake up when I know nothing but pain will come when I do. I don’t think I want to kill myself yet, but I think if I died, it would be okay. I just wish I could finally be without so much pain.
You must confide in your parents as soon as possible, I reckon. You may not want to hurt them but can you imagine the pain they would feel if you killed yourself and never told them anything - it would be far worse.
I see from your profile that you're only 18. You have your whole life ahead of you. If there is a God it surely won't be pain for the rest of your life; or if it is there'll be a way to cope with it, manage it, so that you'll still have good quality of life.
The last doctor you saw...I take it you've seen a few; if not, definitely get a 2nd or 3rd opinion.
Try alternative medicine or chinese medicine. Medicinal marijuana - would that help?
A book on how to live with chronic pain and illness:
https://www.amazon.com/Live-Well-Chronic-Pain-Illness/dp/1614292485
I have a friend who's suffered from IBS and other things his whole life too - he hasn't given up yet though it's taking its toll on him.
Lastly, there is the possibility of a miraculous healing. It has happened to some people who go to places like Lourdes or Medugorje. One woman who, I think, had cancer went to Medugorje as her last hope. She returned home but a few months (or was it a month) later died from her illness but she or her mother (who had gone with her overseas) said that though she wasn't physically healed, the spiritual healing that did take place was more important. God bless you always! : )