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Depression and anxiety that stem from ptsd, abuse/neglect
I have depression and anxiety that stem from ptsd, abuse/neglect. I've fought my entire life for my sanity, making good steps with my mental health. Then boom, chronic illness. Fought this too. But I haven't had much relief or answers for 15 years. I'm burnt out pretty good right now and really hopeless. Not sure if my situation can change. Just feel I'm losing myself. I take medication and see a great therapist. This is not just a one time low...just tired of fighting for nothing. Can anyone relate? I'm not trying to get anyone down, everyone's situation is different, I guess I just want to express myself cause I don't have a lot of people to say this to. I understand accepting things, but it just seems like my life is stuck, whatever I do. I'm not afraid to live with disabilities, but, physically, my body is kicking my own arse. Feeling alone, defeated, and defective.
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@hopeful33250 Thanks yes it was scary thought I I was out of my mind. Most of the time I,m not to bad with pain but when there is a weather change like its was raining earlier I hurt more but now I,m fine . Still having trouble with computer sometimes it will let me answer and then somedays I cant answer .
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1 ReactionI have been on Cymbalta a long time ago. Let's say several year ago, I was on it. Well, at first, I felt wonderful! I even told my doctor I hadn't felt better in years. Then, the longer I was on it, I was having suicidal thoughts. I quit taking it myself--no tapering, just cold turkey. I told my doctor about it and she said she didn't blame me for quitting cold turkey! I would love to have the feeling I had in the beginning of taking it! I haven't had it since!
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2 ReactionsI was hoping Cymbalta would be the magic cure for my pain. I took 30
Mg for 2 weeks then went to 60. I then felt like I was having small
Panic attacks all day and the back of my eyes hurt. My fingers were jittery all the time. My dr cut it back to 30 but am curious to know how many mg’s some take and for How long before they feel pain relief. Please help! Do these symptoms subside over time?
OMG. Thanks so much for telling me! I will stop immediately. I can’t thank you enough for speaking up.
@lacy2. Thanks so much!
@bustrbrwn22 Thank you for such helpful information!
@bustrbrwn22 @lacy2 Why is it when we try to be an advocate for our health we get such resistance or dismissed as a patient versus working together as a team??
Good question. Celebrities have no issues getting anything so maybe they think I’m poor and stupid.
Hi Kim here, I think you are so right. I use to be very shy about my symptoms but now when I get a new Dr. I politely tell them that I am very honest about how I feel and my symptoms should not get dismissed. That they have no idea what turmoil my body is going through and that I would like the common curtesy of respect and to listen to me. For me as long as I say it with respect and I am polite they cannot get mad at me. I like my dr’s at the Mayo because even though my symptoms my not fit my disease they do not dismiss me are willing to find out why this is going on. So please do not ever stop being an advocate on you health you will find a honest and caring doctor who will listen. 🤞🤞
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2 Reactions@lacy2 I can’t believe a doctor would say such a thing! But I am not surprised.