If I am mad....how would I know?

[Fleurbaby]

Hi everyone, just a little in-joke (title) I used to have with my workmates, back in the day in a former life that officially ended in may 2018!

I guess my subconscious knew! Lol, I had a serious feeling of unease for a long time & as my doctor said to me, people having a problem with anxiety disorder complained about tingling in their 2 smallest fingers on their left hand! Is this true?

Anyone is most welcome to visit my profile or read my posts on the copd site, it will explain a lot of my angst!

Please, I don't want to go back and forth repeating my story, l am tired & just wish for some like-minded, so, they understand already what I am talking about, l desperately need someone who has been there to take the lead.....

I have been diagnosed as stage 3 copd, hiatus hernia, congestive heart failure, type2 diabetes, & G.A.D., How lovely, no family, no friends or they have been absent for months, got all the meds l need, nice little state unit to live in, can hardly walk, apparently "weak leg syndrome " I guess, caused by.......you guessed it.......COPD

So can only walk a few yards before flaking out in the Walker. I haven't been able to work since 3 may 2018, l am now officially on the disability benefit, & I know it must be fair dinkum, as welfare didn't argue once I gave them permission to access my medical records, they put me on it straight away.

Anyway, I hope to hear from someone who is going through the same thing as me??

[2017runner]

I just want to say hi and send you some love. I am not in the same position as you but hope you find someone like you to chat to as you sound lovely, staying positive despite all your challenges. Hope you have a lovely day and find someone to chat to soon x

[Kat63]

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I for one don’t have your physical health problems - but I guess you must be emotionally overwhelmed by this. It sounds like maybe you spend too much time alone. Keep reaching out to people, here and elsewhere, as much as possible.

[Fleurbaby in reply to Kat63]

Thanks, that is why I am posting everywhere hoping someone in the similar place as I am will respond. Although it's nice to be chatting with everyone

[hypercat54]

Hi I also have copd (mild) and chronic back pain which severely limits my mobility. I also have a borderline under active thyroid and to top it all off of course my depression. I am aware that my issues aren't as serious as yours but I do have some inkling what you are going through. I have found myself getting increasingly isolated mainly because of my back issues. I have to get cabs everywhere which I can't really afford.

I note you are in NZ so can't really give much practical advice except to say there must be local groups you can join. I don't know your age but if over 55 how about one for older people? I know it must be very difficult for you but if you can get out about a bit you need to start connecting with people again. x

[Fleurbaby in reply to hypercat54]

I am trying, but, this countrys population is about 4.5 million, spread over a landmass bigger than the UK. Any groups are very small, isolated & meet once a month if lucky.

[hypercat54 in reply to Fleurbaby]

Not easy is it? The point though if you could get to 1 or 2 of them is you could start making some friends you could see more regularly. I hope you manage this. x

[Skatergirl1]

I'm mad.....and I know it lol x have a nice day