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Neuropathy pain and depression: Anyone find help and enjoy life again?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 30 2:44pm | Replies (22)
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@dbeshears1

Cecelia - I think we can't help but feel sad about what has happened to us and maybe feel a burden of guilt because of how our problem has affected the lifestyle and activities we were accustomed to with our partners and others. I love Colleen's response - we at some point have to figure out how to make the best of the new hand we've been dealt and just do our part to optimize our health and happiness. I too have never found neighborhood support groups where I live. This is it, Mayo Clinic Connect, and the help I've gotten from others in coping with this has been priceless. I'm rooting for you!

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cecelia19 | @cecelia19 | Sep 27 12:30am

Thanks so much, Debbie. You totally get it. My husband is suffering seeing me in this state so for his sake, and I guess for my own, I’m trying to pull myself together. Even those close to us, though, can’t really understand what this is like to live with. A close friend recently chastised me for finally going ahead with taking Gabapentin and using a THC/CBD topical. This only adds to my depression. As you said, the help from others on Mayo Clinic Connect is truly priceless. Thank you for your kind response and I am rooting for you too and will take your advice on how to deal with this to heart.

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