feeling overwhelmed

[6236]

I try not to come on here and talk about my problems too much because everyone else has their own problems but I am feeling so overwhelmed now that I just need to know I’m not alone! I have a medical condition called restless leg syndrome which I’ve had for most of my life. The symptoms of this is the worst! Without medication I can’t sit and watch tv go on long car rides and certainly not sleep because of the way my legs feel. It is the most miserable feeling ever! I have been taking medication for RLS for over 20 years which takes care of the symptoms but now I find out that after taking for a long period of time it will make my symptoms much worse and that is what’s happening to me now! I have to come off this drug very slowly and my symptoms will return and get worse while I am going through this process. The new medication will not work fully until I am completely off the other. I’ve said all of that to say that I don’t know if I can deal with this or not. I have so many other things going on in my life. I am having financial difficulties and family issues plus getting no support from my wife as far as the RLS and my depression and anxiety goes. So except for my daughter I’m going through all of this on my own which is almost to the point of being too much! My anxiety and stress levels are bad and the depression is even worse and that’s with medication that I take every day. I don’t know if I’m going to make it I just feel so overwhelmed and I feel like giving up!

[Turnipgirl]

Thing is with problems matters that are silly and trivial to one person aren't to another!

[Jules1953]

You are not alone. Join the Health Unlocked RLS site. You will get lots of help from other restless legs suffers. I have had severe Restless Legs since the age of 18yrs, I am now 71 yrs. Like me you will get help from these fellow members.

[kate6199]

I wish you didn't have to go through such tough issues...sometimes life just seems to pile on barriers to being happy...you are a strong person for going through all this and, hard as it may be, you need to keep on going...I'm not sure how old your daughter is and if she is a teen, you may feel down because they think they know everything at that age 😏and you may feel like she doesn't need you but she definitely needs you now and in the future! I raised two boys and there have been a lot of turmoil in their lives but I was needed and still am. The future may bring things that she will need her dad to help her with. Sometimes taking on one issue at a time and not focusing on all the issues at once can help. When you feel overwhelmed, thinking of everything at once doesn't help...I've struggled with that and it feels like a constant whack-a-mole game!! Give this new med a chance to help with your RLS. Researchers are constantly coming up with new and improved medication. You have been dealing with that issue for a long time which demonstrates your strength! Have you tried meditation? I use deep breathing a lot and it is calming to your nervous system. Most importantly you are worth it...we are all here for a purpose and the fight is worth it because you will overcome this..Patience is one of the hardest things to do when you are down. I've been there and still am in my present depression. Each day brings you closer to the life you want and deserve....it will never be perfect but an improvement from where you are now. Stay strong!

[6236]

Kate6199 thank you for your kind words. I really try to move forward but sometimes is harder than others. My daughter is 32 years old and is the only one that really will listen and give support but she has her own life and I try not to burden her too much. My faith in God and her support is all that gets me through sometimes.