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I am having serious depression. I have had two rare cancers and survived them both. I have single handedly screwed up my good fortune by basically RUINING MY health and body. I have major thyroid problems (hypo) which doesn't help matters any. Because i have gained so much weight that have diabetes that is worsening, sleep apnea, arthritis in my back and knees, chronic pain, skyrocketing liver enzymes. I also get judged by pretty much everyone because of how i look. I have been going to the gym and walking slowly and lifting some light weights. Prt of me wants to keep tryng but the rest of me just wishes i were dead so i could be out of pain finally. I hurt mentally and physically.
You are doing the right thing tho by walking and going to the gym.
I can understand a little bit, but not all of what you are going thru.
Are you on any meds for your depression? Maybe its time to up the dosage or change meds.
I hope your mood lifts soon.
*BIG HUGS*
I would make an appointment with your Dr and start chipping away at the physical issues and share with him your feelings of depression. I had just a few of the illnesses you mentioned (severe sleep apnea & arthritis) it was awful so I feel for you and understand a bit of what you are going through. If some of your health issues could be alleviated I think you would begin feel very differently about life.
Sending you good thoughts & wishes for brighter days ahead.
~Michelle
P.S. .. if you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to chat.
As Jen says, what (if any) meds are you on? What treatment are you getting for your depression? Have you had therapy, counselling, anything like that?
Lets have a chat.
Make a Dr appt. have lab test done for thyroid/results. I'me on med "LEVOTHYROXINE" for my thyroid. w/o medication = depression.
Some meds can cause weigh gain. this 1 doesn't.
aw 1 hurdel out of way.
An M.D. can evalurate you. If needed she/he can give you a p-med presciption n/r refferal.
Everyone should know n be aware that every community has a state funded mental health center. centers userly go by diffrent names in diffrent states. ask anyone in medical feild. they will provide name n location of center in your area.
They offer a slideing scale fee, n most offer round trip transportion ( mini van/bus ) to thier clients.
State funded mh centers can not refuse anybody, based on income or lack of money, for evaluration/treatment.
Wal mart & Kroger Pharmacy has $4.00 per presciption program. the program is free, just need photo ID, n an address.
Now
I'me suggesting/asking you to address medical issues 1st.
afterward we will address getting healthy/in shape/weight lose. yep we can do these things together.
You are not alone. we are soooo here for you
XXX's
opps I almost forgot. You might opt to ask your Dr for possibiliy of benifit of deflam otory medication.
XXX's