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How do you be happy after being sad so many years?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Apr 4, 2018 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
Hello!
You ask a very good question. It is one I have struggled with myself, many times throughout the years. I know I suffer from generalized anxiety, but I am beginning to believe I also am suffering from depression.
I have found that the depression is not constant, but can last for some time. I have also noticed, it is usually tied into something that happens in my life that is traumatic in some way.
Currently, I have been suffering from chronic pain without relief. I cannot do anything. I spend most of my days sitting in my chair. This, is very depressing for me. I hope once I have my lumbar shot, I will begin to come out of this depression. I will have to discuss this with my psychiatrist who manages my meds and probably go back into therapy.
There is one thing I found out about sadness, if I don't find the root cause, it doesn't go away. It is often something so sad, that I don't want to deal with the deep seeded root.
I, too, have a granddaughter (actually I have 3 grands but I only get to see one because the other 2 live far). When I am really down in the dumps, she lights up my life and puts a smile on my face and in my heart.
There is happiness, we just have to find it and work towards it.
Best of luck to us both!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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@grandmar . Hello.
Yes I know I have GAD and suffer from depression most the time also. I am always in pain but cannot take prescription pain pills or most otc pain medicine because of my GERD. I find I can take Tylenol Arthritis which helps a good bit compared to nothing. I also have 4 more grandchildren which I cannot see because they live far away. I sure do miss them. I try to seem happy for my granddaughter since she sees me everyday. I am even trying to keep a smile on my face for her which isn't easy. Thank you for answering. Yes, hopefully we can both find happiness always. God Bless.
Hi!
I also have GERD and I had weight loss surgery so the meds I can take are limited. I cannot take anything that is an NSAID. I am able to take Oxy or Hydrocodone. I do not take it all the time and when I do, I only take one pill a day (although I have been prescribed for 2). Perhaps if you took something to coat your stomach, you would be able to tolerate something more. In addition, many meds today, can come with a stomach protection built right in. Another option for you might be to use pain pads or cream (or roll ons) that contain lidocaine.
I have always known that my grands are my blessings. Even in the throws of horrible pain, my granddaughter will put a smile on my face and in my heart. As a matter of fact, when I am down or having a bad day, I will ask my daughter to bring her over. Even just a few minutes is a temporary cure. Before my grands, my daughter's puppies filled the bill for comfort. They had a sixth sense when I didn't feel good and they would cuddle.
Feel good and have a great day!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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@grandmar -- you seem very self-aware and insightful about what is going on with you. Makes a lot of sense to talk to your therapist about potential depression. I think that's very wise what you said about needing to find the root cause of sadness in order for it to go away.