just had enough 😢

[curiousgenxer]

Feeling particularly low today. To cut a long story short, I’ve been suffering multiple health issues over the past few years and recently everything has come to a head and I have gone from being an active healthy self-employed entertainer to using a walking stick to get around and I’m now on disability.

I’ve never felt so depressed and useless in my life. I’m in physical pain all the time but no real diagnosis yet. I’m crying every day and not sure how much longer I can keep going. I’m 47 being cared for by a 76 year old mother who also has health problems. I don’t know how I’m going to keep things together. Just need to hear some positive words and encouragement. 😢

[mizzou7016]

this is an easy one...you are going to keep yourself/things together by 1) Picking either the left or right foot...(doesn't matter which foot you start with....) put it a little ahead of the other foot...take a step.....and then do the same process over and over until you get where you need to be today...remember that it's small steps....and some days may be more "productive" than others....you'll get it figured out....trick is to keep moving forward....don't quit.....sometimes we have to survive one day so we can fight another....just remember that that's why you can't go backwards....eventually you will wanna keep going and it'sworth the trip

[Vonus5591]

doing exercises on bed - just arms out and move in any direction then legs - and good healthy fruits will help your health and add veg and chicken/egg will do wonders - just let all good fruits work on you

read or watch tv or abit of radio - will help you

[Hidden]

I think you need to talk to a therapist or your primary doctor and call the local mental health center and see if they have any support groups. You need to be around people who understand and can offer support. This group is great and I'm glad you found it but I really think you should have some "in person" support too and maybe some medication to get you into a better head space. Don't isolate. That's the worst thing to do.

[Sunrisetabby]

I am happy to hear that you are on disability. Hopefully that is providing some financial relief and medical benefits while you recover and get back on your feet. For me, coming out of the darkness involved finding even just a glimmer of hope. Is your mobility with a walking stick OK? Hopefully you can excercise to improve it. I find just being outside, especially as the flowers are blooming and sun is shining to be helpful. No need to do anything, just sit and enjoy the sunshine. Best wishes to you and your improving mood.

[Danni54]

Hi. That was weird! For a split second I thought that I had written your post but had forgotten I had written it ! I know just how you feel having been misdiagnosed 6 year's ago and then the hospital having made more mistakes with me, my life has changed drastically. I'm a lot older than you but before the misdiagnosis I walked my dog's for 2 - 3 hour's a day ,painted and had an Art Group, put on Art Exhibition's , raised money for local charities ++ . I have been left a wreck and like you , need a walking stick....flowery purple though...my favourite colour! Very trendy ! I have multiple health problems including 2 fractured vertebrae with nerve damage +++++ !I know it's incredibly difficult for you to come to terms with the change in your life but from somewhere deep inside of you , you WILL find the strength to keep going and people in this forum are , always, here for you. Mizzou is so right as are your other replies. I have day's that are dark but I force myself to go for a short walk ( with purple walking stick !) and although I have to lie down when I get home, it really helps to know that I am still fighting through the pain! We are here for you . Please remember that. I am lucky in that I have Red Squirrel's in the garden and beautiful bird's so I try to find joy in small thing's and that keeps me going. You have people who love you...like your Mother so , as Mizzou says...1 foot in front of the other....slowly...listen to music , read or take up painting! Hopefully the medic's will help you soon. Take care and let us know how you get on please. Take good care.

[Teaching]

Sending you prayers 🙏🙏🙏