All my lovelies and gents. I need your thoughts and prayers. I am starting to slip into depression. I am working with my drs for a med change and trying to make plans. But all I can do is sleep like 14-16 hours a day. So if you could find the time to say a prayer for me. I would be grateful!
Love you all,
Rob
rlh1974 I will keep you in my prayers!
rlh1974 im so sorry to hear this. Depression is the worst. You most definitely have my prayers 🙏🏻 and I am sure you will get an outpouring of support here! You are beloved. 💕 Hang in there!
rhl1974 been there praying keep chin up
Rob , prayers for you !
This is very real .... when I start to be aware of this I turn my Christian music on pray for God to protect me and focus on things that I enjoy!
Rob, you matter to us, I have so many positive thoughts for you running in my head right now. Number one issue recognized sleeping and feeling depression, and asked for help. I know it's difficult because I've been there and lifted myself back out.. sometimes because I can't do anything I feel so depressed, like a caged animal because I'm not able to drive, can barely walk around the block. All I can say for sure is that we are here for you. Feel free to send a personal message if needed. You may want to talk with your spouse if you have a minister pastor that you feel free to talk with him, maybe just a good friend but you're able to share your thoughts with feel free to send a personal message if needed. You may want to talk with your spouse, if you have a minister or pastor that you feel free to talk with him, maybe just a good friend but you're able to share your thoughts. Lifting you in prayer, that you were able to give your negative thoughts and all that's bothering you to God and let him handle it. Blessings, Lynn
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Or maybe our Lord thought it was tha important. 🙏🌈😊
Will gladly pray for you
rlh1974 ,
You'll have many folks praying for you. We will keep it until you tell us you're doing loads better. Even then, I pray for us all every day.
Feel better soon.
We love you, too.
Prayer already gone up for you My brother and friend. I suffered with depression and anxiety for years when first disabled. It is a miserable existence. But by the grace of God I beat it and what a blessing it was. We are here for You my friend. Any thing I can do to help just say the word and it's done. Jesus touch your child with your healing grace. In Jesus name. Amen. Love you man.
Donnie
Prayers in JESUS name, you get better and come out of your funk!
You've had a long week, it will pass. Rest if you need to! Here's a video to brighten your day!
Now that's funny. I'm sure glad my granddaughter didn't have twins. Haha.
rlh1974 Rob, prayers to you!
I've been where you are in the past and recently. I'm glad you've been talking to your doctor(s) about how you're feeling. Please feel free to come here where people are kind and understanding and ask for prayers. Know that I'll give the prayers you need.
Jennie
P.S. Don't ever keep your feelings to yourself. I've lost a few important people because of how they felt and didn't come out and say anything
jennie62 no worries on loosing me! Unfortunately. again. Not my first time. I know to make people aware, talk to my Drs and wife. Most importantly ask for prayer.
Thank you for all of your love and support!
Rob
rlh1974 Rob, I have been where you are many times, I know how important it is to reach out to others. You can be sure that you are in my prayers. I pray every day for all on the forum, but special prayers for you right now. I love you and wish you only good things, as well as the strength to endure the difficult curve balls. Kelly 💕
It sounds like you are doing all the right things to get this under control. I have been praying for you. Hoping something eases your pain soon.
Love to you, Karen
Perfect love casts out all fears. (My new motto)
I will definitely keep you in my prayers!
rlh1974 I am so sorry for your depression. Been there, done that, recently, not good! I was on Cymbalta for the first 2 years after diagnosis. I got tired of having no emotions or feelings of any kind. I weaned myself off, down to 1/4 of the Rx, but stopped taking it before I read of all the multitude of withdrawal symptoms. Should have done more research first. I had argued with my Neuro about taking it, but he was adamant about it. It really should not have been the first drug to try on me. Please do not accept a Rx for that drug. It is horrendous to get away from. I almost had a nervous breakdown, seriously. I am now on Lexapro, which I had taken 2 x's previously, and successfully and easily came off of. Since it is probably needed long term, I will stay on this one. It is working, but took about 2 - 3 weeks to get fully into my system. During that time I was told I could take .5 mg. of my Rx for Xanax, 3 times a day, until I was fully on Lexapro. I'm doing fine now. So thankful to my heavenly Father for getting me through that horrible time. I kept reminding myself that as a Christian, I am a walking, talking, temple of God, and could not allow that kind of destructive thoughts or actions, to ruin my relationship with Him. You're in my prayers too!
Anxiety seemed to be a major part of what I went through, and caffeine made it worse. Anything your can do to lessen your anxiety will help tremendously. Get all the exercise you can do. It does help, however small amount or large.
4fishylady first thank you. Second no feelings would be nice. Since I am a man and I am not used to them, not having them again would be GREAT! Kidding. I am currently on lexapro for almost 2 years. I think it is just wearing off. My Dr refuses to give me Xanax. Not sure as to why when I am having continued panoche attacks. HMMMM. The last thing. Me and coffee are not getting a divorce, no ma'am no how no way!!!!! HA!
Thank you do much for your advice and support. despite my sarcastic response. I am so so grateful. It helps so so much! Most of all prayers.
Also, please tell me the reason you are 4fishylady. I love that name!
Love to all,
Rob
Take it from a voice of experience Xanax can be worse than anxiety. Many years ago when I was anxiety bound my shrink prescribed them to me. I basically don't remember 8 years of my life. 5 1/2 years ago I checked my self into rehab to get my life back. The best thing I''ve ever done. They helped my anxiety but they took away my joy in living. Prayers and blessings.
Donnie
rlh1974 OK. I got that on coffee! I'm down to 1 per day before breakfast, and after that decaf - which is like dirty water. Oh well. Urologist also said nix on caffeine for my bladder issues. So am trying to comply. But really, during my extreme depression, while trying to get on the Lexapro, I could feel the anxiety and depression worsen after the caffeine. So, for now, while it is so bad, you might give it a try and back off some, just to see if it helps some.
As to my name, I have had a fishpond in my front yard (way out in the country) for 25 years, with koi and goldfish. With my energy levels waning, maybe not much longer, due to the cleaning of the pump, etc. And, we have been blessed with 4 wonderful grandchildren, 2 boys, 2 girls. Hence, 4fishylady!
Hang in there! Help is on the way!
rlh1974 Rob, every morning that I wake up, I know I am blessed. No matter how much drama is in my life, or how much pain my body may be in, I know God is watching over me. Remember, the best view comes after the hardest climb. Blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈 🙏 🤗
rlh1974 Praying that the doctor finds the right answer for you and the depression leaves quickly.
Praying for you Rob.
rlh1974 I will also pray for you. My younger son has battled depression so I have seen how it can paralyze someone. Keep strong, you are in our thoughts.
Gad your doc is aware of what's going on with you. With that said and all of us here sending prayers and positive thoughts your way, you will come through this episode! Hang in there 😎❤️💜
Hi Rob. I'm praying now. Please listen to this song that has helped pull me through some rough days. It's called "Praise You in this Storm". God bless!
I want all of you to know. I absolutely love all of you for not judging and offering dumb advise like so many people do. You know. Like oh it's just in your head! Snap out of it. Your prayers and encouragement along with knowing exactly where I am means more than you could ever know! I will say. Sharing helps.
Also, the last 2 days I have been made useful by some friends. Diagnosing cars, getting a little dirty and exercising my brain. Knowledge I forgot was in there has been an amazing help. So please keep the prayers coming!
I truly love all of you!
A car guy huh. I knew we had a lot in common besides this crazy thing called Ms. I've been building and loving cars since I was very young, I got my first car at 12 years old. A ragged old 1954 ford. The motor blew shortly after I got it. So a friend of my dads one of the best men I've ever know helped me put a motor it and the rest is history. The house we just bought has the garage I've always dreamed of. Ain't that the way it goes. When I was dx I sold my 79 trans am that I was building and now that Im not able I get an awesome garage. But I will gave another toy just not one that needs building. Just washing and waxing. It might take longer than it used to but as long as god gives me tomorrows that I can still do. I can't balance my harleys anymore but I can still show off in my hot rods Haha
. Get better my friend God bless.
Donnie
Doubled51 yep, guilty as charged. I am the child of a 24 bay and 20 something count tow truck operator. Been a technician, race car driver, and now broken up until disability worked for corporate in a big 3 company. My entire life. Friends say I was born in a grease pit. U can hear a car making noise on the phone. By the time it gets to my house. It sees me and shuts up. They leave and it acts right back up. Its like diagnosising MS. Drs have to take our word and we have to keep a journal. LMAO! Nice cars BTW. I had (past tense) an amazing garage, now my wife does those shabby chique projects and garbage pick furniture. We used to do it together. Now I stare at my 20,000$ tool box filled with God know how much more in tools get dusty. And whatch my wife use all of my woodworking tool. I gotta say I like that 
Thanks,
Rob
I must say I was blessed to have lived a long time(65 years) to be exact before being stricken with ms. I worked 29 years for Lucent technologies before I was medically retired for anxiety and depression. With a year of fmla I made my 30 years and earned my pension. Then 6vyears later in 2008 With a good lawyer I won my ssdi. It was a tough 6 years on half pay but it finally came through. But before then built 3 Harley Davidson's and a bunch of hot rods thru the years. Had oil and gasoline in my blood stream since 1964. I was blessed with a wife with a good job is the only way we made it thru the hard years. But now my building days are over but God willing I sold my trans am for enough to buy another one that needs nothing but driving and washing. We down graded drastically with this move. Less house with more land. Just got lucky on the garage. For the last 23 years I had a small garage in the basement of my big house. Now I've got a big garage in my much less expensive house in the sticks of North Ga. God blessed me with a lot of good life before ms. Hang in there my friend. Our God shall supply all our needs according to his riches and glory in Jesus Christ. God bless.
Donnie
sending a million prayers!!! I think depression is a place none of us like to visit,
Rob: I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there! God is on your side!!!
As I go into my corner in prayer, or look out the window at roses and take you all this world our pain and confusion with me.I see the rose bud reaching upward onward towards the sun.When too dry and hot and smoke all around I realize this beautiful rose may hang low a bit but just as beautiful as the cycle of life progresses.I am blessed to be able to even see such beauty in the middle of hell I feel.So silently in my heart I take you with me, to share the love of a single rose.
Rob, I am so happy that you are working with your doctor on this. I went to an appointment Thursday. From there I was directed to the emergency room. From there I was placed in the psychiatric floor for evaluation etc. I just got home yesterday, but I'm finally going to get the help I've been trying to get for a year. Now I know I'm going to be fine and I do pray that you find the way out of that deep dark tunnel that depression is.
Hi Rob, I'm Sally and I've been there too. What meds are you on? I became profoundly depressed while on Betaseron and/or Copaxone. So it could be the meds. Have some chocolate and find something to do that you enjoy...things will get better! Hang in there!
sallyscharff HI! Nice to meet you! Even over this Stupid Monster! I am dx'd with SPMS/PPMS that is in limbo according to all my drys. But its all the same. So, I am not on any meds for MS. Hopefully will be starting Rutuxin. Maybe, If insurance will cover it. For depression, I am on lexapro. My Dr. just added Wellbutrin to help boost it. If that does not work I will be switched to Paxil. I am getting better. Meditating and PRAYING a lot. I have an amazing support system, including all of you AHMAZING friends here! Also, chocolate and jelly beans! Goes great with my type 1 diabetes!!!!! LMAO!!!
Thanks so much for reaching out! I truly appreciate it!
Love you all!
Rob
My dad was on Rituxin and it really helped him. Good luck Rob!
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