MDJunction - People Helping People
 

Why wear a ribbon?

 
"My grandmother lives with me and is on hospice." (anirtak72)

MDJunction to me

jayna01"My name is Jayna and I wanted to take this opportunity to say how much MDJunction has meant to me. I always felt so alone before I joined in April of 2012. I felt like there wasn't anyone that really cared about me and what I was going through. I felt like there was no one that would truly listen to me in what I was feeling. Nobody was there for me. That is before I found MDJ!

I have found and met such good people on these forums. I never ever knew there were such compassionate people before MDJ. It's also nice to know that I can come here anytime and get support for what I am feeling. I feel like I have met some wonderful life long friends. It is also an outlet for me to try and help other people that are hurting. It gives me a good feeling inside and gives me self confidence in helping other people.

I hope MDJ will be as good for you as it has been for me! Many Blessings and Much love.
" (jayna01)

more testimonials
cwatts1968

Life With Lyme

I am not good at diaries. I may not address it not as often as I should - I don't even keep up with my Twitter!!


I hate all of this!

Jan 01 2011

I miss "Luvvy" from Luvvy on line. She had Lyme for many years. She took so may phone calls from me I couldn't count. All of the changes are scaring me - people's comments have gottento the point that I don't know how to "see myself". Why do I have such wierd symptoms - they are not exactly the same as others'. Mine are sometimes totally "off the wall". My vision is doubled - eye doctor said I am not showing signs of double-vision. It's like a shadow - while one image is prominent I have another one like caligraphy along side. I am stuttering or more like getting stuck mid word. It got really bad last week - almost like a stroke but not severe. Just one side of my face/mouth working and the other not with the side still working mumbling/slurring. A few days before it happened I made my once-a-week phone call. She said I was slurring then. I didn't notice it - it was like a precursor. It has happened a few other times, but not so severe. This last time it was barely there and I started getting stressed from coordinating an activity at the church and it got so bad people were having trouble understanding me. This upset me and most likely that didn't help the situation either. I am an outgoing person and now I get too ashamed to be that way. I never knew what Bells Palsy is and I don't know much now either. All of this crud that is happening scares me. I mean, I still get the "travelling twitches". I have tried non-prescription "cures" and prescription drugs also. I am even crying right now... I want to give up sometimes. Especially when people say they haven't heard of the stuff I have or that it is something that sounds odd - which makes me feel like I am imagining all of thie symptoms.! What is happening? am I losing my mind - AUGH!! I don't know what to do and most likely the answers are the same and I feel even more warped. I just don't know...



Previous diary posts by cwatts1968:
Comments (1)Add Comment
written by hopesalive, January 01, 2011
Hello CWatt. I happened upon your entry, and I am so glad that I did. You are right at home here, my dear, so no more tears! Well, I guess tears are okay if you need them, but please know that you are in good company here. This is where you can list and discuss your symptoms, and no one will blink an eye. This is where you can vent away and likely, many will have been to the same place you are right now. I know "real life" can be difficult and many do not understand. Be strong. YOU know who you are, and so do we! Use the forums to get that needed support and keep writing in your diary, because you ARE good with diaries! At least, I think so!
Let's be strong together to fight through this crazy battle in 2011 to arrive victorious and even stronger than before.

Leave a comment
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Please register if you do not have an account yet.
busy


Members who read this post also read:

Disclaimer: The information provided in MDJunction is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice.
In case of EMERGENCY call 911 or 1.800.273.TALK (8255) to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Read more.
About Us | Terms & Conditions | Privacy | Spread the Word | MDJ Advocates | Advertise
Contact Us | Bookmark Us | FAQ | Awareness Ribbons
Copyright (c) 2006-2013 MDJunction.com All Rights Reserved