I am so sorry Peg. I can't imagine that there would be a one of us that does not completely understand how you feel. To be sick ourselves is hard enough and then to deal with the sickness of our favored pet just amplifies everything.
So take this time to cry and feel bad about what has happened to you. And know that we are right there with you, sending you big hugs to help you fight another day.


Sometimes I just have to give myself permission to just feel bad, to grieve, and then something nice will happen to make me realize that even though this is hard, I am glad that I am alive to experience the day, no matter what that brings.

Sending you a big hug, Kimmee

Sorry you are feeling so bad!
I feel the same way. I guess I am lucky I can not produce tears so I cant cry! ( this is causing my cornias to deteriate so it was a joke that I'm lucky)
I feel like I can't handle this another day. I told my family to stop talking about it to me. They ask how I 'm doing but dont even try to understand it. I have a black lab that is 14yr old too. She doesn't even want to get out of her crate sometimes. I also have a 5 yr old beagle who needs walked and I can't do it she pulls to much and puts me in bad pain.
Hope you have better days!

Peg: Yep. A lot lately. Bawled for two hours last night. Woke up and saw a beautiful day, adn still thought it was not worht getting dressed. Hope you feel better and that your Billy feels better soon:-)

So sorry you are having a difficult time. I think we all feel this way at some point. I think that when we feel bad, everything else just seems worse too. I hope that you have a better day. Hug Billy, and enjoy him. hope he is feeling better soon too.

Hug,
Kim

Even people who do not have chronic illnesses have sad days so dont feel too bad because a good cry can help release a lot of pent up frustration.....and we have much more reason to feel sorry for ourselves than most! I was a complete cry bag last Sunday, if you had said boo to me i would have balled for an hour so i totally get where you are at.
As for the drugs...I have done exactly the same....stopped taking all but the ones i need to survive and it has helped me to focus without all the side effects.
Good luck with Billy, hope he gets better soon.
Hugs from England. Sally.x

Yeah. It happens. I cry at everything. Partially, I think I'm just a "crier", sad movies, commercials, complements, etc. Partially, sometimes life sucks. I had to have my husband come to my lab just to give me a hug once, because dealing was just getting so hard. It's normal, I think, to get overwhelmed.

I discovered at one point that cutting out hearing for a little while is helpful. Sounds weird, but when I put on the earmuffs for sound at work, I noticed that the whole world seemed to quiet down, inside and out. I just walked around with them on all day. Maybe you could cover your ears and cuddle your pooch. Sounds like a lovely time for just a few minutes relief. Sometimes, a minute can make a huge difference.

HUGS!
Meg

I do. I have been through so many symptoms, that I feel nobody else could have experienced all the things I have. But, the truth is everyone with this illness is going through some/most of the same things.

What kind of work do you do? And, have you thought about moving to a new location one with a more agreeable climate?

I have met people from northern American states who have moved south because the weather may have been better for their health.

I live in Georgia; but I wouldn't recommend it because of the heat and humidity, which may bother your condition. The heat creates additional stress making your body, heart, work harder to keep up.

And, I want to also say, that keeping my apartment warm helps keep down some of my pain. I like for my air conditioner thermostat to stay around at least 86 degrees.

Yesterday, I was emotionally aggravated and in pain; and, I figided with the air conditioner all day. Then, late in the evening I remembered warming the place up, and I the pain went away I was able to settle down and take a nap.

Hey, Peg....I'm sending up prayers for you and soft hugs your way. Yes, I totally understand. As the others have said, fighting this damned illness is enough in itself, then throw in some other stress, and you've got a big fat reason for a good cry!

We lost one of our cats a few weeks ago, and I know how hard it is to see one of your beloved animals not well. I hope and pray Billy gets better soon as well as you, my Friend!

Take care, and know that we're here for you. Elizabth

Peg, I am sorry that you are feeling so bad, and I totally feel tour pain. This horrile fibro can break even the strongest spirit. For years it drills holes in our bodys and our minds, as well as our hearts. It is difficult not to feel helpless, hopeless, and broken. Sometimes, tears can be good and clensing, but if you cry all the time, they may be a sign of deep depression.

I hope that you have a good support system in place, ds is wonderful, medical team if good is essencial, but having supportive family and friends, isthe most important.

There were a couple days last week and thid week that I couldnt stop crying, I finnally broke down and gave it all over to God. I have given my turned my life over to God yers ago and accepted him as my Lord and Saviour, but as fibro gradually got worse, I got caught up in my misery and slowly turned away from Him. Last week I totally gave the control of fibro an my pain to him.

In the last year or so, ive lost most of my closest friends due to fibro with others I have limited cintact. All my family is in Poland, and I have nobody here. I dont even have anyone to put as emergency contact when im at drs. It really gets so tough.

Peg, I hope that your spirits get lifted and that your body feels better. Please keep fighting, I know its very difficult but you are so worth it.

Sending lots of gentle hygs and live.

Thank you to all of you for your support and concern for me and Billy. The day was not good but in the late pm I felt better. Billy has a bad heart and is very old. He is on medication and I hope it makes him comfortable. This little guy has always been my heart dog because when I suffer chest pain from my pericarditis he cuddles right there and makes it warm which takes away some of the pain. I love him so much! I was in a lot of pain in my neck and shoulders today and I prayed to God to please help me. He did!! The pain subsided and I felt a bit stronger as the day went on. So, thank you to all of you and I hope you all had a good day!

I am so sorry that you are going through a rough patch with your fibro,. I totallly relate to the meds making you feel worse then the disease. Stress can make it worse too, so hoping that your dog feels better soon- and yes weather changes can make a HUGE difference,. Let me tell you crying can be very healing. My FM has been horrible this yr. My husband of only 57 passed away from cancer in Jan. and the stress from that and caring for him for a yr took it's toll on my body, and my fibro acts up- crying releases it sometimes, and also prayer, and when I focus on God, He might not necessarily take the pain away, but it helps to focus on Him instead of the pain so much. I feel the way you do a lot my friend, it is normal in our disease. Take care and will pray you get some relief soon..

I feel everything you wrote to a "T" except for an old dog. Between the weather changes and also having RA! I do ALOT of crying these days. I research and research some more trying to find answers. Tired of being put on some med that doesn't do crap then Oh hey lets try this other drug, and that one doesn't work either. I have been on 3 different meds in just a month, none of which worked! I am flustered to no end!
Tired of hurting, tired of crying...tired of this life!

Crazy you should mention the eating thing....about a month ago I felt like I had the flu for a few days...but then the flu symptoms lingered and held on. Not as intense,but bad enough. After this,I have not been able to eat ANYTHING w/o feeling sick. I have to MAKE myself gag stuff down. Fruit is usually easier for me to do this with. I told my Dr about this today and she basically ignored me. I'm getting ready to find another Dr who fits me better. One who listens,answers ques w/o seeming aggravated and in a hurry and one who doesn't make me feel like I'm getting ready to visit the principles office every time I see her:(

oh,and the med thing....UNDERSTAND! I have SO MANY scripts it makes me sad! It feels like a curse when there is nothing that seems to work any 'magic'. I will tell you tho,I have been getting massage therapy from a family member and it HAS HELPED!!! It hurts for a few days after...but after that rough patch,it makes you feel so much better! I hope u feel better soon

Sorry to hear not feeling good Peg. I have many days like that too. It's hard to always be in pain. It gets you down. I helps if you have something to take for pain. Are you seeing a Doctor? Are you talking medications? They do help. I'm also sorry to hear about your dog Billy. I'm a dog lover, I have 8 dogs. Yes I said eight, lol. I love every one of them. I hope he feels better soon.
xoxo