Hi popcorn369,
I so get it... the emotions that can come into play with multiple diagnoses. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and the years of treatment , medications and a subsequent heart failure, asthma, then two different Kidney cancers and now chronic kidney disease from having two partial nephrectomys... it just starts to add up. I just was released to not seeing both my nephrologist and my oncologist from every 6 months to once a year.
I should be so thrilled, but find myself a little skeptical and hesitant. I know its a good thing, but part of me has been dealing with this all for so long I'm cautious to relax a little ... and then boom !
But, really ,
I also know this is normal to feel.
I think you do seem to have a good handle on life!
Nothing about any of these issues is easy to maneuver through... or even to keep showing up and working towards wellness.
I commend you for that. With your struggles with bipolar adding health issues on top can be overwhelming. But look how you keep showing up! Going to your therapist, taking your meds, seeing your doctors, all such positive stuff.
I think what helps me the most is my faith foundation. But also enjoying the support of all those around
me, like my husband.
I also found it helpful to keep my mind busy. Volunteering, working, writing, painting, whatever you like to do. Being useful to others really helped me.
We have to be careful that we dot take so much care and worry about our health that we don't live our life to the fullest we can. I don't want my last days full of regrets ... be they
1 or a 1000.
Praying for you!