Check out

There were many times I thought of checking out in Life .

[LizaJane]

i sure there are times that everyone at one point in life has thought that but than if you hang in there for a little bit life gets better. everyone has some sort of problems some worse than others, we all struggle with things and there are things that are worse than PD. just hang in there and even if you have to go seconds at a time than minute at a time than it will go to days at a time things can and will turn around for you..no matter what is going on try to just enjoy your life even with the beast! dont let this win over you..i have really good days than some really crappy days but i know the good days will be back and love my family and my life..ive been divorced before and met my husband now when the start of my PD began and he still married me knowing the situation and we have a great life..i have 2 great step sons who love me even with PD..we are a great family and got them with everyone knowing about PD, so there is always hope, im glad i never CHECKED OUT ive would have missed out on so many things but yes ive thought about it before but so glad i didnt..hang in there, give life a chance and enjoy it and things will turn around for you..if you ever need to vent email me and i will lisen and try to help..ask god to give you strength, he will!

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LizaJane answered as I would.

This is a great place to not feel alone and be able to express exactly how you are feeling at the moment without judgement.

Hang in there, with us.

[maryalice]

I feel like checking out just about every day. It's so frustrating when you can't do even the simple things that you use to do so easily. Then I try to think of the things I still can do and how fortunate I am to have a husband who helps me. My faith has carried me through this nightmare. But I must admit I'm ready to wake up. I just try and keep myself focused on good thoughts. The Word says " As a man thinkith so is he". Be blessed.

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Amen, maryjane. I'm with you.

[Court]

Can't say better than the above answers. We are all different, with different symptoms and some days are more difficult than others. I am sure most of us have thought of checking out, but what about the people we are leaving behind? Do you have anyone who is there for you? Try to be strong and to find at least one positive thing each day.

Thinking about you,

[DeParkiePoet]

In my very weakest moments, when the cramps, the diminishments, the embarrassments and all the tortures of PD weigh upon my Soul like lead blankets, I think of the cold comfort of nothing more, the welcoming arms of the Void. I cannot, in these painful moments, see clearly either. I went from King to Pawn very quickly. but I have a lot to be thankful for, as I hope that you do, too. This is not over until you say it is. Court is right you have to fight to find gems of positive energy every moment of every moment of every day. good luck to us all..

[Pelley]

Anthony •••••• MIght I suggest that the times you feel so "down" about PD you stay away from the alcohol? It is a depressant and can be enhanced by the meds. Life is a s bad as we see it this moment, but changes as fast as our expectations will let it! Embrace it!

[PatV in reply to Pelley]

True that

[PatV in reply to PatV]

I'm just focusing on getting through today. Sometimes with weird results. But I'm here to tell about it. I can check out some other day. But not today.

[Owenbob]

i haven't yet felt like doing away with myself, but I have the feeling that I just don't want to go on living this way, Life isn't that enjoyable and you tend to be a burden.

[jillfd]

the docs ask about depression as if it is aways just part of the PD party gift bag.

maybe some of us have situational depression because at times our life just plain sucks. Most of the time I am a positive, motivating person but there are moments, hours and days where this just seems too f **ck**g hard to keep up alone. I try to remember "life is difficult" and if I can just get through this moment, this hour, this day... and I'm not alone. The universe still has a purpose for me ... even if it's just to add some kindness with a smile.

Look what this site does for so many... wow, it is becoming an awesome place for openess, vulnerability and community. thanks everyone for keeping it real.

[Boots1]

From the first day I was diagnosed I said that I wanted to make the best of any good days I have left.I have good days and bad days like we all do but even with the bad days I still live a qulity of life. When I don't have quality time left that's when I want to check out!!!!

[Timodopa]

I must admit that I do quite a bit of catastrophizing. A some point every day I play out the worst case in my mind. What will the future be? I can get out of this by remembering this quote. "Yesterday is history tomorrow is a mystery today is a gift". One day at a time friend.