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Sometimes its better and easier to talk to complete strangers than family.... Wed, 15 May 2013 15:27:14 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/1204552-the-seven-stages-of-grief-relating-to-living-with/limitstart/10#10671112 I am still stuck in stages 3 and 4. I am still trying to bargain and am still angry :(... Thu, 09 May 2013 10:50:01 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10647718-depressed-and-suicidal#10666863 Take it one minute at a time if you have to and fight to climb out of this point in your life. having depression and fibro are tough and that means you are a tough person, that you are stronger than you think you for facing these diseases everyday. Be tough and hold on to hope. tomorrow is a new day and it will get better, you just have to fight. If you need to go to the pysch ward again, to it. I've done it before too. It is a place where you can be safe and get immediate treatment. don't make ... Tue, 07 May 2013 14:39:51 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10647969-incredbile-natural-treatment#10647969 Having been to over 15 doctors in 20 years, tests of every kind, and on every anti-depressant and narcotic and nothing helped, THIS spice is working!!!!!! http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:12:18 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10548210-work-stress-triggered-depression-and-fibro-flare#10548210 I had a rough day at work the other day. My boss was stressing me out by chewing me out for things and people out of my realm of influence. I immediately went from happy to stressed to depressed and, from previous posts about working out and having bad flare, I realize now that it was probably the stress/depression from work that contributed to it. I don't know what to do. This colonel has been on me all day and will continue to everyday for the next month while the portion of an excercise is ov... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:42:22 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/3848198-lyrica-and-antidepressant#10538748 Aurora41797, I am sorry that you had such a bad experience with Lyrica. Everyone is so different when it comes to Medications. Hope that you find something that will work for you.Post edited by: Grace1, at: 03/10/2013 10:21 AM... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:19:53 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10417537-writing-about-being-sick#10538406 PhatMama, You speak so beautifully and you put in to words all the things that I feel and have wanted to say but really have not been able to find the words. You are a beautiful person. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and your video is amazing. I look forward to reading your blog and listening to you speak more and sharing this journey with you. Thank you so much for sharing this and for finding the words to express how it feels to live with this overwhelming illness called Fibrom... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:24:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/2902549-very-depressed-and-unmotivated#10361906 I've signed up for so many sites on the net. This is just one more site I lost tract of. I am sorry for I am very late at replying back to you. This has been a hard week to get through. Christmas was lousy - had many of those. As a result of the thoughtless, inept Sec 8 worker my son and I ended up going back to square 1. We went back to the little town we were unhappy relocating to. My sister influenced me to come back to the town I lived in for many years; the town I had planned never to ... Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:27:24 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/3527439-fibromaylgia-is-it-in-my-head#10321268 I did not see all of the posts before i posted..sorry. but i will just add to my comments. i hope that you did not think i meant that i was thinking..oh i bet it could be in their head..NO, not at all!!!. i (sorry it hurts my hands to press the shift key to cap, so i dont always use it) lol. but anyway, it took about 3 years before i was finally diagnosed with fibro, and during that time i felt like my family did not understand what i meant when i would say..i cant i hurt to much to have you hug... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:39:20 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10270785-my-true-self#10270785 This came from my book. I thought I would share it here! =] My True Self I found myself My true self By doing creative projects I have found that I am Strong and kind Merciful and beautiful And kind and relentless In the path I have chosen I will do whatever I can do To continue marching on Because life isn't all about light It is about darkness fighting light And light trying to win over darkness And that is an encouraging thought Because we always want light to win I... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:03:24 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10268821-depression-fading#10268821 I was depressed for a while because of my Ex and because of the Lumbar puncture not working out so well. I was afraid I was going to have a bad back for the rest of my life. But thankfully, after going back to the ER (and throwing up) I finally got my blood patch. And of course I am probably never going to have a Lumbar Puncture again. Well, I’ll resist it anyway! But the depression is gone. I feel better. I had a good dream…and it reminded me of something really important… I’m going to ... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:54:26 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10036412-froggy-here#10249948 Oh no froggy, You sound so down. I know I have been there and it eventually passed. Hang on sweetie. I am so sorry for your pain.... Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:54:26 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/3714285-does-anyone-have-a-issue-with-severe-muscle-cramps/limitstart/10#10249772 Hello! I'm new to this group, although not to FMS. I've recently started to have the cramping in the backs of my legs too, which is something I've never had before. The cramping becomes so severe that it wakes me up at night, or inhibits walking too much. I asked my Dr about it last week, and she suggested more stretching/light yoga (and then added anti-depressants to my med list). I eat a banana for breakfast every day, so am not short on potassium, but might try the magnesium too. I hope... Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:16:37 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/1203505-new-member-questionaire/limitstart/10#10249758 Good afternoon! I've been a member of the FMS support group, but just found this one too. I copied Cat's quiz - so here's a bit about me: My name is: Sarah I live in: Florida for the past 8 years, Philadelphia before that My age: 36 Relationships: Married for 7 years Children: 2 - they're 6 and 4 Health Issues: FMS depression I was diagnosed in: 2001 Favorite thing to do while relaxing: crochet, or just holding my kids! My... Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:07:51 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10198350-new-to-the-group#10249714 Wow! I don't know how you've managed to keep up with all you do either! I was diagnosed with FMS over 11 years ago, and have struggled with depression most of my life. Your post is nearly the same as the one I just posted in FMS support group. I know it's hard, but don't give up! 7 weeks is not long in the big picture, and being able to retire is a blessing! Hopefully you'll find more time to focus on yourself, your kids, and family! (and don't worry about your house, I feel the same way - ... Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:50:49 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10182224-new-to-the-group-just-trying-to-get-understanding-on-fibro#10220450 hi tsprice...you probably already know this..heating pad..salt baths(i wish i had a tub)..try distraction(i have a hard time with this as i can't seem to focus for very long)as for meds. not sure what you are taking..trying to find what will help take the edge off for me too..hope you find something that works..let us know what you find.. froggy hugs... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:22:09 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/10220328-checking-in#10220328 just wanted to let people know that im still here..having a rough go at it..seeems the weather is getting us all..i have been on lyrica since september i am now at 75mg..doctor won't increase me as i am having side effects from it..he said he would leave it up to the pain clinic doctor to increase or change my meds...i have at least 8+ months to wait to get into clinic... :( i am currently trying to find a new doctor..not that easy as most doctors are not accepting new patients..winter has kic... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:03:44 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/3701423-getting-other-to-understand-fibro-when-they-cant/limitstart/10#10198404 Check out this website: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ This has been the only thing I have found so far that comes close to getting people to understand. Just be careful, sometimes people don't WANT to understand. My boss asked me if he needed to check in with me each day to see how many spoons I had left in a very condescending way. Thankfully, I'm retiring and only have to deal with him for another 7 weeks! :)... Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:01:13 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/depression-and-fms-discussions/general-support/1930358-sensitivities-to-antidepressants-anyone-else/limitstart/10#10169578 I do not have any advice here but I was speaking with my pharmacist about a new medication that I was starting for my back. He said that he has found those with fibro are more sensitive to all of their medications than others are.... Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:27:41 -0700