Posted by shadows721 on July 19, 2004, at 2:09:38
In reply to Re: To: Snapper » shadows721, posted by snapper on July 19, 2004, at 1:37:05
Snapper,
What they don't realize is when you aren't having the symptoms treated, you can't do all that other stuff. You can't change psychomotor agitation with exercise. You can't read a Bible if can't concentrate or make decisions. You can't go to work when your fatigue is so bad you can't get out of bed. Depression can't be fixed over night.
I too am in a similiar situation. I can truly relate. I was once very functional and now in the depths of dependency too. It's not pleasant at all. But, I feel at this point that I will treat my symptoms and try to live to the best of my ability. I may not be as functional as I once was. I have tried the diet, exercise, and nothing helped. Medications help me function a bit better, but I am trying to live with my condition. I savor the days I can do more and hide under the covers on the bad ones. I don't believe this is it for me and I don't believe this is it for you either, Snapper. You are going through H*ll to get yourself better. You are a fighter. You deserve a lot of credit for all you have done to help yourself get better. You saw what didn't work for you in the past. Now, you can learn what you need now. You are learning about you right now. That's more important than cars, the wrong women, business,etc. Your only priority is to take the best care of Snapper as you can. That's exactly what you are doing right now. Nobody could ask for more than that.
Medications may not put you in complete remission, but they may give you some relief from this H*ll. Once you get some relief the other stuff can be addressed as you can tolerate.
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