Help - Very Long Response
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From: kpeterha on 5 Sep 2008 16:13 Roguey wrote: > I have diabetes,polycystic ovarian syndrome and fibromyalgia. I also > have severe depression and anxiety. It takes all my energy just to get > up and type a post. > > Does anyone have any advice on helping with energy levels/depression > associated with fibromyalgia? I have tried lyrica and cymbalta and > neither one agreed with me. I do see mental health professionals and > doctors often. However, like most people, I don't have the money to > seek additional help and/or experiment with a lot of drugs. > > Please give me some advice. > > Sincerely, > > Christy Dear Christy, I am insulin resistant, have PCOS, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Interstitial Cystitis, Migraine, and Chronic Myofacil Pain. I have tried several anti depressants, Lyrica, anti seizure medications, etc. None of these has worked for me and with many I had paradoxical reactions (the meds worked opposite of what they were supposed to do). I currently take one day at a time, and find that if I overdue it one day, I usually pay for it for the next couple of days. This has been going on since I was 14 years old and I just turned 44, so that is 30 years. I did best with acupuncture and massage therapy, but that was when I had a job and could pay for it. There is a local Chinese Medicine school that will work with people (as subjects for their students) at a reduced fee, but right now I can't even afford them. So, I try to restrict myself to things that absolutely need to be done, and rest up as much as I can before and after anything strenuous. I changed the oil in my car last week, which requires laying on my back under the car with my hands over my head, using a wrench, lifting heavy things, etc. This had me back in bed for two days, but at least I know it was done right and I only have to do it once a year because I use synthetic oil, a superfine oil filter, and I currently drive only two to three thousand miles per year. I too have tried many doctors over the years, have several diagnoses for what is wrong with me, but that's all I get, a diagnosis. They practice their medicine on me by writing prescriptions. I diligently take these medicines the way they are prescribed and when they don't work, I go back to the doctor and they write a different prescription. My insurance premium just went up, I am living off of investments I have made over the years, but that money won't last forever. I live with my parents, don't pay rent, but I do assist them in the day to day running of the household. I do go on job interviews, but once they find out about my having to take medical leave at my old job, they don't even call back. At the last one, I was called back for a second interview and the interviewer told me to my face that she would call me back either way. I never heard from her, so I called her voice mail and left a nice message thanking her for letting me interview and asking her to keep me in mind if anything else like that job comes up. I am an Administrative Aide, have over 14 years experience, am a computer ace, and can't stand to see typos in anything I read. Sort of anal about typos. LOL I am depressed because I can't do what I want every time. I am depressed because no one will hire me and I love to work and do a great job. I am depressed because I feel I let people down when I can't do what they want me to do. No one cares about me being depressed but me. No medication is going to help me, so I have to change the way I feel about my situation. That is why I take one day at a time. It reduces my anxiety about the future, reduces my regrets about the past, and helps me to realize my potential every day. Sorry this is so long, but I guess the most important thing I should leave you with is PACE YOURSELF! You be the judge on what needs to be done versus what you want to do and just do that. Karen in San Diego
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