Feeling very down

[Gillyflower18]

I’ve been nursing a nasty migraine since early morning on top of feeling like garbage from a new med. I just want to give up. It’s so hard when you go thru so much and no one cares at all and you are so alone. I have no one really and it’s really hard right now.

[Turnipgirl]

It always feels worse doesn't it when you don't feel very well and you are on your own!

I have had times myself wondering what the point is of always trying my very best only to have it thrown back in my face!

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Turnipgirl]

You are so right Turnipgirl. I’ve worked so hard my entire life and often wonder why I bothered.

[moxoni237 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Yer l can relate to the process and the pressure migraine stressors have keeping calm and away from the light can help

Reducing the latter and strain, also medication that helps calmness hope you find some tranquility and resolve or if finding cause or effect limitations always seek help the health practitioner or Nurse

[Gillyflower18 in reply to moxoni237]

Thank you for your reply. It’s gone today thankfully. I always live in the dark when I have one can’t stand light at all

[Shnookie]

so sorry U are in so much pain. I’m 65 and have had terrible headaches since I was a little girl. I can appreciate what U R going thru. I’m here 4 U. And there R others on HU who R here 4 U as well. I would also recommend calling 988 the crisis hotline. They R very caring and supportive. Also if U live in the U.S., try calling your local NAMI - mental health hotline. I’ve been calling them for support since COVID hit in 2020. It feels good being able to have a 15 minute conversation with a peer mentor who is nonjudgmental and supportive.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Shnookie]

Thanks Shnookie. I had them since I was 12 too. It’s just too many things piled up at once. I’m so glad I have people at HU who understand.

[Turnipgirl in reply to Gillyflower18]

It's always the way isn't it how problems build up over time!

[Shnookie in reply to Gillyflower18]

I understand totally. If at possible U can break things down that might be helpful. I know this is easier said than done. I’m going thru a lot of challenges now. I’m so lucky that I have my support group on HU.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Shnookie]

I feel the same way Shnookie. I never feel like I’m a bother when I post here thank heavens.

[Shnookie in reply to Gillyflower18]

U definitely R not a bother when U post here. This is a protective environment. It’s therapeutic to get things off your chest.

[Vonus5591]

I've got flu and headache - side of face eyes ears and throat really hurt. What can you do in these situations, just hope next day better. But I'm going to try really hard to get something done and go to work - hopefully. Wishing sleep or rest will help too but hasn't so far. Hope you feel better to - pray for better days and better medication - just know thinking of you

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Vonus5591]

Thank you so much Vonus. Mine is weather related. The weather changed too quickly for my head to handle. Boom migraine. Hoping it will moderate tonight.

[Vonus5591 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Yes I notice when I go to Holidays to other countries I don't get flu or as bad. Hoping weather gets better

[Turnipgirl in reply to Vonus5591]

Flu is horrible isn't it when it strikes you down!

Years ago I had flu and stayed off work for a few days until I recovered!

After that every year I make sure I get my flu jab as soon as I can!

[Vonus5591 in reply to Turnipgirl]

Yes I had flu jab but too many people on the buses I got had and somehow got through but this time I had antibiotics and it is still doing damage. Getting old or weaker immune system. I am fighting with home remedies now - thanks

[Agora1 in reply to Vonus5591]

Feel better soon Vonus...one day at a time xx

[Vonus5591 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks xx

[Hidden]

I too have had bad symptoms like so many and no one to help try to see what I’m missing to find relief

We are here

Much love

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. I think that’s the worst part of it being alone trying to handle it all by yourself. I’ve been having so much trouble with the trial of the new med. I just think we’ll have to find another way. I just can’t handle it all together.

[Hidden in reply to Gillyflower18]

Well I seem to have a decent ability to help other people see something that might be missing.

Not as good with my own mental health challenges. Lol

Isn’t that why we sometimes need someone or to just cares if their is discomfort.

Dm me if you feel like trying to problem solve the new med or anything for that matter

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Cragliving4Jane. I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. The med is fosimax and it really does a number on my system. I take it once a week and have nausea and digestive problem for the whole week. It really wiped me out. I have another week until I see my gp again. I’m going to see if there is another way. I also take Zoloft which I’ve taken for years and it doesn’t cause half as many problems!

[Agora1]

I care Gillyflower, I remember all too well the days with migraines only interuppted

by muscle contraction headaches. They do go away. Headache free for years now.

Take care and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Hugs xx

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks Agora. I’ve been drinking tea water and milk all day. Milk particularly because it helps me stand the aspirin better. I don’t get the headaches as often as I did when younger but they are usually doozies when I do. I e got the drapes all pulled and my steam vaporizer going because coughing makes it hurt worse. I find headaches cause me to tense up my neck and shoulders. I use a magnesium rub to help me relax a bit. I think it will go away slowly as the barometer goes back down tonight. 🤞

[Agora1 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Your description Gillyflower is so reminescent in what I went through as well.

I always protected my stomach as well, drapes pulled shut, tense neck and shoulders etc.

I like the idea of the steam vaporizer, so I learned something new today.

Feel better soon. Sending gentle hugs. xx

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Agora1]

It’s like taking a hot shower it helps sometimes!

[Littlebit2cute]

I am so sorry you are feeling this way❣️I know exactly how you feel because, I too, have days like that. Please don’t feel like you are all alone in this❣️ There are so many of us that suffer with depression, anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia—like me and you are right now with depression. I have found on days I feel like that if I read a book or put jigsaw puzzles together it makes me feel a little better. Of course, the days I have migraines I take migraine medicine and sleep. Please know, that we are here for you and you are not alone. Also, I do not know what your beliefs are but I am a Christian and find comfort in know that God is with me through this storm, as well❣️

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Littlebit2cute]

Thank you for the lovely reply. Everyone on here is very kind as you know. Thank heavens the headache is gone today. Just feel tired and washed out. I’m sure you know the feeling.

[Purpled]

I feel for you, after suffering with migraines with aura for many years I have been put on 75mg aspirin for a possible heart condition and do you know migraines are completely gone after wasting half my life in bed from them and trying every med going. Hope you get relief soonx

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Purpled]

It’s gone today. Just feel a bit beat up as I’m sure you’ve felt before with migraines. Thank you for your reply it means a lot.

[CLB1125]

Migraines are horrible, before I got on monthly shots I was near ending it all! We care and most of us can relate to how you are feeling. Keep fighting please, we need you here!

[Gillyflower18 in reply to CLB1125]

It went away when the barometer went back down last night thankfully. I don’t get them near as often as I did when I was younger. There’s at least something good about getting older!

[Agora1 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Happy for you Gillyflower xx

Enjoy the moment

[Littlebit2cute in reply to Gillyflower18]

My doctor put me on the generic Topamax for migraine maintenance. I was having blackouts. It works great most of the time. I might get a migraine every couple of months.

[Agora1 in reply to Littlebit2cute]

Thank you for sharing that info on Topamax xx

[Littlebit2cute in reply to Agora1]

Your welcome ❣️

[CLB1125 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Amen to that! I can pretty much tell the weather changes by migraine and trigeminal neuralgia