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Had depression since a teenager. Was struggling at my previous work with depression, likely anxiety and M.E (please google if unsure). For me causes extreme fatigue and more everyday. I liked helping people but struggled to get to work and do my work every day.

I took voluntary redunancy because I feel I was bullied, not listened to and likely new locations of work would mean I couldnt do the job visiting people all around a large area for pratical and health reasons.

Part of me would like to work again part of me not. I am surviving on my money for now. I have had numerous counselling etc and am in meds. Lost my partner three years ago to cancer, have no kids, parents now nearby, is ok.

I feel like a hopeless case. I have joined groups etc. I lack much enthusiasm etc which is likely partly the M.E.

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Hi, that must be really hard to deal with, I’m sorry.

I can somehow relate - I have MDD and it manifests in my body and most days I can’t move and when I was living alone, I would sleep around the clock and not shower for weeks. After a recent hospitalization, I moved in with my brother and his wife for support and they are getting me out of bed and ensuring I bathe and more days than not, I absolutely hate them for it but it does help.

Is there any treatment for ME?

Michelle

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mysmugcat in reply to Irishinthebay

I am sorry. You know how you want to manage, but it's hard,right? I've been to an ME clinic, they mention pacing yourself, I did not pick up much there. No, there is no cure as such. About 10 percent of people with it may recover. Thank you though.

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Irishinthebay in reply to mysmugcat

That must be very difficult to live with, I’m sorry. Yeah, it’s like your body won’t respond to what you want it to do, it’s very hard.

I watch other people do normal stuff and I’m jealous I can’t be like them. It’s almost impossible to live this way.

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