Lymphedema Support Group
Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system (often referred to as the body's "second" circulatory system) collects and filters the interstitial fluid of the body. Lymphedema has been barely recognized as being a serious health problem; however, this is slowly changing due to education and awareness.
Lord have mercy, why is it always me that seems not to be coping with this condition. I feel like a coward real. Am not the only one that is going through this, this is real getting to me. I have got to fight it big time.Always falling in depression, sometimes i am not in control at all. I am not doing myself any favour at all. Why am i not coming right, although i get support. I have to concentrate on my studies. Sometimes the emotional pain is greater than the physical pain, and my sleeping pattern is disturbed.
Anyone how do you over come depression. I think perhaps it is the fact that i have lived in denial for the past ten years and actual thought this could be cured when i did not know exactly what it was, so starting last year i have actually realised that this is here to stay, but i do not want this to take over. I am greater than lympedema. Any tips i cannot be like this, or is it just a phase that i have to go through, but i cant seems to get through.
Thanks for listening
Anyone how do you over come depression. I think perhaps it is the fact that i have lived in denial for the past ten years and actual thought this could be cured when i did not know exactly what it was, so starting last year i have actually realised that this is here to stay, but i do not want this to take over. I am greater than lympedema. Any tips i cannot be like this, or is it just a phase that i have to go through, but i cant seems to get through.
Thanks for listening
I started college 2 years ago before i new i had cancer. then i got cancer had it removed only to be given this wonderful gift of lymphedema. i have a doctors that want to help but the lymphedema doctor tells me just loose weight and you will be fine. but that is not the reality i will not be fine after i loose weight i will still have lymphedma. lol but oh well.
my sisters teaches me to live in the moment. find something that makes you feel happy, meditate remember a happy time in your life. do things that bring you pleasure. be around kids, they always make me happy.
I will keep you in my prayers and please no that if you ever want to vent you can always talk to me i am a good listener.
donna
Life can be tough and you have to look deep within yourself for the answers. When you do start looking it may take some time but there are answers out there. Stay positive and keep looking but live your life to the fullest you can, do not let this condition hold you back from anything.
I really think you will benefit greatly from reading this ebook which you can find at
http://www.lymphadvice.com/lymphedema.html
It will help with the physical aswell as the emotional.
I wish you good luck and stay strong!