Depressing!

[jennyall12]

I hate being on meds ,.. I am on plaqinil, 200 Mgs daily. I tried going off of it and flared badly I seriously hate knowing that I am dependent on a drug for life!! It makes me depressed and sad. Anyone else feel this way?

Jen

[milkwoman]

Hi Jen -

I can certainly relate to your frustration about meds as, I too get soooo tired of taking them BUT I then remind myself to be thankful there ARE meds to fight the disease(s) I have (SLE, Sjogrens, HypoT).

Would I like to be "normal" again? Hell yes! Is that reality? Unfortunately, no.

Managing lupus is no easy task and even with meds, there are still difficult days. Staying positive and focusing on all the things you are able to accomplish BECAUSE of Plaquenil can really help change your perspective.

Think about Type 1 diabetics - they have to constantly monitor what they eat, test their blood multiple times a day and inject themselves with insulin in order to stay alive. I personally know a young girl who's had to do this since age 2 (she is now 11) and will have to do this for the rest of her life. She never complains. When I think about what she goes thru, taking a pill every day doesn't seem quite so bad.

Lupus sucks. Without Plaquenil, it would suck more.

[chrisj]

I did to begin with but kept telling myself without the drug I'd be ill and suffering. I learned to be positive about it....I get fed up then remind myself where I'd be without them. Hugs xxx

[Kevin53]

Plaquinil is the scientific and medical world supporting you. They help folk lead normal lives. Best wishes Kevin

[25clai]

I try to focus on the benefits hydroxychloquine and a number of meds bring me, when I feel fed up. I now rely on the meds to deliver quality of life. Got to look at the improvements that you gain health wise from the long term drug support.