Posted by IsoM on September 9, 2002, at 15:29:42
In reply to Re: Tired of illness » judy1, posted by Squiggles on September 9, 2002, at 12:58:40
Squiggles, what precipitated the thyroid storm you mentioned at the beginning? Was it too much thyroxine taken or was it hyperthyroidism instead?
I think Judy gave good advice about finding a therapist to talk with. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t initially find a good one. You may be lucky first time but it can take a bit of hunting. Is there anyone whose opinion you trust, you could ask? A doctor or perhaps any nurses? Nurses can often be under a lot of stress & many have used the help of therapists. They may also be more sympathetic & understanding. I find that the nurses who work helping in doctors’ offices are some of the best with bits of advice.
I know from a couple of times when I was at my worst, I could NOT face people & I withdrew too. I NEEDED to. If I was to improve, I had to keep my stresses as low as possible & being around others was far more than I could bear. One beautiful summer, I spent most of it in my bed. Normally, I, too, am very outgoing, energetic, & chronically cheerful but those few times, I wished I just didn’t exist. Not suicide as I could never do that to those I love, but I sure wish I had never been.
I found that forcing myself, when I felt slightly better at times, to see a close friend of family member was the best thing to do. Short visits outside of my home. Besides, my house was in such a state of disorder that I would never want anyone over. Are you comfortable seeing someone in their home for short visits? If not, how about an hour in a park together, sitting on a bench or walking in the fresh air? Small, short visits that leave you feeling better rather than stressed out. Slowly, you may feel more comfortable for longer visits or even going somewhere with someone else. Nothing that leaves you exhausted but slightly invigorated instead.
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