I also suffer from a laundry list of diseases that cause pain & disability. I can't work & we really need the money. I have felt worthless too many times to count. But my family tells me that no one is worthless, least of all me, and that we are all here for a purpose. I try to believe that. I'll bet your parents don't think you are worthless! I'll bet you are precious to them. You are here for a purpose even though you can't see it right now. Take care & know that you are worth loving.

I am so sorry you are feeling this way. You are not worthless, and you have a loving family, who doubtlessly love and need you just as you are. We all wonder why this has happened to us. We all wish it would go away, we are all tired of carrying the load. So know that you are not alone in the way you feel. That is why we are here, to share the load with each other, so noone has to carry it alone. I have no real answer for you, just assurance that you are not alone, not with your illness, and not with your feelings. I hope you feel better soon. hugs

feeling worthless is a common symptom of depression, which walks hand in hand with FM. I always tell people to remember that depression is a lying bastard, because it tells our brains things that are not true. If treatment for depression is not a part of your care, I would urge you to add it. As far as the day to day, my approach is and has been for some time to try to accomplish at least one productive thing every day, even if it is just taking a shower, then praise myself for having done it.

And I forgot to add that feeling overwhelmed by it all sounds like a totally normal response in your case, as well as being a common FM symptom. Is there anyone outside the family who visits you on a regular basis? If you have any contacts with a local church, look into Stephen Ministry - it would provide a supportive listening ear on a regular basis who would come to you.

I dont think feeling worthless is healthy please try to get some help or talk to a counsler.When we feel worthless everything goes wrong its terrible Please talk to someone......It will help I promise Im praying for you!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so sorry you are feeling like this. You are not worthless, you have a disease. Know your limitations but also branch out and try to find new goals to obtain. Praise yourself on the little things and don't be afraid to ask for help. You are not alone and we are here to help. Also, use the resources available to you regarding counselling, therapy, etc.

(((HUGS)))

First...Give yourself TIME...you need to heal from other health issues...I to have had a life threatening Clot...and it rakes time...has Nothing to do with ones WORTH...
you WILL get passed this Time in your Life...there is a Future for you, it all has to do with What you want and where you want your life to go & finding the RIGHT path to get you there...Right Now you just concentrate on healing...Do not allow the negative thoughts to slow you down !!!...as soon as they creep in...push them back out with dreams of some life Better...Yes, we have all felt useless/worthless...a burden...allowing these thoughts to take over will get you No Where on a Fast Train !!...this life is all about You and what you want !!....get on That Train instead !!


Bonnie

I know there are times when I am down and have felt worthless. I try to do the best I can and it is not enough for my families circumstances. But the thing you have to remember is that putting in a good days work can be done in many ways and one of them is sharing your love and concern with others, like here on DS. Come play with us and share and care - that my friend is a good day's work! I hope things go well for you. Keep us posted on your condition...hugs jilly

Dear shell, You are not worthless! I understand why you feel this way, but you have to look on the positive side...You can help others right here on DS with encouragement and support and love. there are so many here that need that; that are suffering just like you are and they don't have anyone to lift them up. You can write. Try your hand at poems or stories. But mostly you can help lift someone else up. I know what it does for me when i recieve a hug and a heartfelt word of encouragement from someone here, and how much it lifts my spirits. You can do that for someone here, or many here. You are not useless! You can send card to friends and family...there is still something special about recieving snail mail vs email. Its exciting to get something in the mail besides bills all the time! God still has a purpose for you, you just have to look for it. I also think you need to see your dr. for depression, even if you are already on it you may need it increased or changed.
Bless you.
~dixie

I think feeling worthless has to do with our opinion of ourselves & what we feel we SHOULD be doing.
What are you suppose to be doing now that you are so sick? Only you know the answer to that.
Fibro, plus other ailments, took me from a size 7 to a 12, from athlete to bench warmer, from working full time to disability, from having a clean house to maybe making a path...I think you get what I mean.
Love & care for yourself like you would if you're best friend was in your position.
I hope you soon find out that God does not make junk & you are a necessary person in this world.
Thanks for reminding me of what I need to tell myself...
Much love & hugs - leslee