Fed up

[Paige1999]

Hi everyone, feeling very low and tearful tonight. I don't know what's brought it on. Sat in bed and feel as if i could have a good cry. Phone consultation with my doc yesterday as she wanted to discuss recent results of heart scan. Out come of this is more tablets as I have mild coronary heart disease. Now been told i have to get a whole load of blood tests done as I have had problems with liver function. Waiting for another scan for that. I think everything has just caught up with me. I feel like it's one thing after another and what else can my body throw at me. Sorry for long post but I know you guys can give me some reasurance.

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Hugs and sorry you are feeling so low tonight, and that you have other health issues going on. It sounds like you say that everything going on at moment has just caught up on you and its understandable that you are feeling so low xxx

[Hidden]

I am so sorry, that is a lot to take in - it's not surprising that you cried when you heard.

I seem to have lurched from one set of tests and referrals to another over the last couple of years. I have gone through the grief cycle so many times since my 30s, it barely registers now. But I still remember how it feels. You need time to take this in, and try to treat yourself kindly. When you ready, curl up with a favourite film, a good book, some music, ... and try to let your body rest after this stress.

Liver function tests might show an issue, but the good news is that livers are very good at repairing themselves given a chance.

Is the coronary disease linked to fat/diet issues? if so, you might be surprised to hear that a low carb/moderate fat diet helps with fatty liver and high blood fats more than low fat diets - the carbs/sugar are stored as fat in the liver.

Look at diabetes.uk's lowcarbprogram and read their analysis of recent research (they are more up-to-date than most official sites about diet and health). I am on their lowcarb programme and have lost over 2st in 3 months, even as a sloth.

fingers crossed that the next news isn't anything too serious

[rosewine]

A good cry will do you good. I think these things go in cycles and sometimes you wonder what life can throw at you next. I wouldn't worry too much about your liver as Hidden says the liver is a marvellous organ and often if given the opportunity will repair itself. I was diagnosed with a fatty liver years back even though at the time I eat healthily, drank little and did alot of exercise and it has never given me any problems but yes best to have these things checked.

My husband is diabetic and by taking on some dietary advice and making small changes he has lost a couple of stone in weight and his diabetes is now under control and his HBP which was very high is now supposedly text book so the body can reverse slot of damage.

Be kind to yourself and will you let us know when you have the results.xxx

[uggycat]

thinking of you xxxxxxxx

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Hi Paige sorry to read this it does get to you as everything seems to come at once and having a good cry sometimes just realeases our feelings so understandable to feel this way. I hope today is alittle better and the weekend find some little things to do for yourself , I hired out a couple of good films to watch lite hearted humour, bought myself my favourite meal, had a couple hours with good friends over a lite dinner on Sunday , just found these little things helped me last weekend take my mind off . Take care x

[MrsMouseSJ]

Hi Paige. I'm having one of those days today although it's been better since I had a good cry. Sometimes it just all gets too much - for me, too, it's been one thing after another. Each of us can only take so much. I hope you will slowly start to feel brighter in yourself.

[LupieMani]

Hi Paige, I'm sorry you feel so overwhelmed. It is not unsurprising considering all you have to deal with. I think we have all felt that way at one point or another.

A few months ago, I was suicidal but with some mental health support and a little self love and care, I have many more better days - good days are still elusive.

I do find that a good diet, gentle exercise, a good cry when needed, and writing about how I feel helps me cope when things seem impossible.

Know that you are not alone, and we are all here when you need a little support. Sending you lots of gentle hugs, love and light. x