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At a loss, multiple consultations still no answer...any idea?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 28, 2023 | Replies (338)
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@lacy2

Waiting for call from glaucoma specialist... again reviewed antidepressants and they seem to be conflicting with my age, eye condition, etc. so spent restless night worrying about it. Along with my laundry list of illnesses... really cant take much more side effects so dont know what to do. Maybe if I could get some of my issues dealt with, medical, I wouldnt be so anxius and fed up...i have never felt more so between a rock and a hard place, like many others I know, so in creeps the guilt. So, back into my bedroom and bed where I can hide from reality with my ipad. J.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 4, 2021

Hello @lacy2, I've been reading your posts. It sounds like you have a lot of medical problems as well as a lot of medication side effects. I have some of those same issues as well and I know how difficult it can be to deal with. It is easy to feel as you said like you are, "between a rock and a hard place."

I would encourage you to read some other discussions on Connect,

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/importance-of-focusing-on-positive-with-depression-anxiety/ and
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/taking-our-minds-off-things-what-are-you-watching/
While these discussions won't solve the physical/medical problems they may be able to encourage you not to spend the day in bed with your Ipad. I love my electronic devices, but they really aren't a substitute for a phone call to a friend or writing a note to someone who is in a difficult place.

Can you try this?

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