depression getting worse

[angela1961]

Am I wrong to have worsening depression when I am trying to come to terms with the fact that I will die in eight yrs or less? I have frontotemporal dementia, fibromyalgia, heart disease, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, nerve damage and mobility issues.

[David0987]

I'm so sorry you're suffering. Coming to terms with our own mortality is weird. Sometimes I want it when I'm really depressed and other times it's so far from my mind when I feel ok. What do you believe spiritually?

[angela1961 in reply to David0987]

I do believe we go on to a better place. I just feel so down, I cant win- if somebody is going to get an illness, why is it always me?? I am 56 and my health has rocketed downwards, so what is the point?

[Hidden]

Hi Angela,

I’m so sorry about your dementia diagnosis. I don’t begin to understand the way you must be feeling. No, I don’t think you’re wrong! I think anybody would. I have some long-term issues myself that bother me almost daily. It’s a real challenge. I wish I had some meaningful advice, but I don’t. I mainly wanted you to know that you’re never alone when you can come on this forum for support. I will be praying for you...🙂🌷🙂

[angela1961 in reply to Hidden]

Thank You

[Ann10]

I can understand why you would feel depressed. Depression is part of the grieving process. I am sorry to hear that you have this diagnosis at age 56. It is hard to face chronic health issues. I have some also, including chronic back pain. The only way that I deal with it is to try to enjoy each day the best that I can. I started focusing on the things that I could enjoy and participate in instead of the things I can't do now. You never know what research will be done and new drugs could be found to help your conditions. I hope that you can find some new hobbies that bring you happiness.

[Hidden]

I have early stages of Frontotemporal dementia, I know it will get worse (I feel like I'm getting worse everyday) ... how do you cope with yours, I'm so sorry for all your suffering this is just awful

[pandaeyes1]

I’m so sorry to hear that, love. It is such a difficult diagnosis to carry. It’s is absolutely normal that you feel that way. I hope you can talk to your physician about these concerns. Sometimes, they have access to support groups or resources that can help you cope. For some people, it can be helpful to support each other through suffering similar diseases this process.