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Hi, @bren1985. Glad you've come to Mayo Clinic Connect, and that you've had the courage and taken the time to share with us about what is going on. Very sorry you are feeling so isolated and that you are losing hope.
You sound like a very bright and self-aware person. It also seems like you are working on some self-care with the yoga and books you are reading, which is great.
Also glad to hear that you have your mother for support in your life.
I'd like to introduce you to @jimhd, @hopeful33250, @lilgrizz, @parus, @overwhelmed, @tomgrinley, @comtesse, @amberpep, @contentandwell, @mrmaid11, @johnbishop and @danybegood1, as I believe they may have some insights for you. Hope you can all meet up here on this thread.
Have you gotten to talk to your doctor about how you are feeling?
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@bren1985 hi Brenda, @lisalucier mentioned me as someone who might have some insights for you but I unfortunately do not. I’m sure it must be debilitating to be going through all you are dealing with but any periods of similar expeeiences for me have been brief and have definitely had a source. Right now I am going through a period of craving sleep but it is due to being in considerable pain from a recent knee replacement - when I sleep I am without pain. Other than that it’s been from temporary situational depression. I wish I could offer you some suggestions but for me I know the only thing that seems to help is forcing myself to be active. That’s not easy but it does help.
I hope you are able to get some answers and some help when you see the doctor on Monday, and I am sorry I could not help.
JK
Hi JK,
No worries at all, and thank you for wanting to offer suggestions. I hope that the pain from your knee surgery has been subsiding.
Yes, being active is not at all easy, but I agree it does help.
Take care.
-Brenda
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Hi Lisa,
Thank you for the very warm welcome, and introducing me to other members. I'm also glad I've found Mayo Clinic Connect; what a lovely community.
I don't think I'm very bright or self-aware, but you're really kind to say that.
I will be seeing my doctor on Monday (the earliest he is available).
It's nice to meet you!
-Brenda