New here.

[Jax_medical]

Hey everyone,

My name is Jax, I’m 20, and new here. I’ve never joined a support group before but I thought I’d give it a try. I deal with 6 different illnesses and have trouble dealing with it all. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it!

[Hidden]

Hey hi 👋

This place can be quite healing if you are suffering.

What’s hurting you friend?

[Jax_medical in reply to Hidden]

I’m just really tired of getting diagnosis after diagnosis. It feels like it will never end. Like life is just gonna be an endless fight against my own body. I don’t understand why I have to deal with this.

[Hidden in reply to Jax_medical]

I was never diagnosed because I never sought help till I was 36.

I numbed all the mental pain with booze and drugs and sex till one day I ended up in a psych ward getting help.

Acceptance is something that is talked about a lot lately in my life.

Acceptance can mean many things.

You are a thinker.

Not everyone is.

Perhaps it’s a gift.

I’m sorry you’re fighting yourself...you are not alone my friend.

[Jax_medical in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I did the same thing, numbing the pain. Never seems to last does it. Anyway thank you, it’s nice to be able to relate. Feel free to message if you ever need an ear!

[Hidden in reply to Jax_medical]

It is HARD.....but not every single moment. Your pain will change and evolve over time. Same pain different perspectives it seems. I’ve been battling for prob 20+ years....so I seek out the ones who’ve been battling for 40years for guidance and hope. The feeling is mutual friend...reach out I’ll be here 🤙🤙🤙

[Hidden]

Hi, Jax and welcome👋

No advice yet; I just wanted to welcome you.🙂

[Jax_medical in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 😊

[Hidden]

Hey Jax..welcome newbie.

Multiple med issues..yep thats me too..neverending BUT u can have good days 😁

[SeakingLight]

It's great you're looking to get help and get to a better place.

Is getting outside and option? I find that when things just feel too much getting a bit of fresh air helps sometimes. Connecting to the earth and it's energy can be good.

I used to be like this super human in others eyes. Able to tackle anything. But I've fallen from that high place with my illness. It's been really hard to accept that my best isn't as good as it once was. And possibly run so fast is why I'm in this awful mental place to begin with. Acceptance of what I can do is something I'm working on. Sounds like you're struggling with that too.

We're here for you.

[DENVAL]

Welcome Jax.

I too am new this site, joined last week. Had sudden onset of anxiety leading to massive panic attack in early June and have

had a miserable two months. Immediately sought help with a Med Specialist and a Behavioral Specialist and now taking Lexapro in combination with Xanax. Anxiety slowly diminishing and no panic attacks. Just a little shaky from time to time at various periods of the day. My niece bought me a weighted blanket, 20lbs and lo and behold, it has allowed me to sleep peacefully throughout the night. Prior to that I was getting only 1-2 hours interrupted sleep and feeling like a zombie each morning.

Drinking Chamomile and Green Tea a couple of times daily, which had helped and getting plenty of exercise.

No matter how difficult it is, you must not isolate, you need to talk to someone, and keep a journal of your feelings ...

Stay strong....

[Ladybug9]

First of all, welcome to a wonderful support site! You can't go wrong here! I have so many health issues as well as emotional issues that I've almost lost track!! Ask and we will do what we can to help you through it all!!