Goodbye and thank you all

[Groggrim]

I have learned so much over the last seven months or so from members posting and sharing experiences. Also from valuable information shared by Dorset Lady and PMRpro. I feel a lot better about my journey with Prednisolone, whether I have PMR or not, who knows 🙄However the forum is not the best place long-term for someone with health anxiety, as I have. I dwell on things and overthink them. So I am going to take what I have learned and walk away, with gratitude, and wish you all well on your own journeys.

Kind regards, G.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Have messaged you.

[Kaurleone]

I think you’re wise to recognise what is best for you. Another symptom of PMR / GCA - hypochondria !! I have it by the bucket full and checking in every single day feeds the beast. Good luck.

[Angelsmummy]

PLEASE do not cut yourself off from people who can help you,and understand what these damn diseases do to us,anxiety being one of the major factors.I and many others get in a right old tizzy sometimes,it is the nature of some of us mere mortals.We all overthink things at times,the “ what if” hanging around torturing us.We ALL need someone outside of family to be our sounding boards,teachers,and sometimes just to offer a virtual hug with sympathy.Please keep in touch with us,everybody on this forum has a purpose even if it is just to show support to others ,which is what I am offering you now Groggrim.Sincere wishes that you are ok?xxxx💐

[Bcol]

Good morning Groggrim, not sure about the "good" weather wise, it's wet, cold and miserable here in the Northwest. Sorry to read about your anxieties and, obviously, any decision you come to is entirely up to you. A suggestion though could be, as things PMRish are going OK and if reading the forum posts is not helping you but actually doing the opposite then, rather than just leaving, don't login for a while, few weeks months leave it until/if things start to play up again and you feel you some further help/reassurance/rant etc again. Whatever you decide, best wishes for the future.

[Excelsior80]

Good luck with your medical journey .... and you know where to come in the future if you have any more questions or want community support 🙂. I find the opposite myself, other people's stories and the expert input here make me feel calmer and better prepared. We are all so different. (I only look at the forum online, disabled all emails, because I do find emails a bit stressful and feel as if they are demanding attention.)

[Groggrim]

I'm sorry, I know I am difficult and I don't know what's good for me. I can be quite self destructive and have had counselling. My background is a difficult one but not something I need to go into here.Difficult issues in the family at present and I am struggling. However self pity is not a pretty thing and I apologise, especially to DL and PMRpro, thanks for all you do.

Please bear with me.

[Angelsmummy in reply to Groggrim]

Firstly,DO NOT apologise,what you are going through is real to YOU,if only we could all have a wonderful,perfect,stress free life!It ain’t ever going to happen,call it what you will,modern life,inconsiderate, people/ family,pressures at home.Sometimes that pressure cooker feeling has to be released and we all do it in our own way,good or bad.I too have had a bad past,lots of things that have scarred me for life,and like you have difficult family issues to deal with.Caring for my OH is a doddle compared to the stress that I am dealing with regarding a family member at the moment.But I know that I can change certain things,and do what is best for me ,my peace of mind and getting myself well again.The sress will bring you down, and that is probably why you are feeling low at present.Try and be kind to yourself,do what YOU want to do,and bu@@@@ everybody else.Thinking of you G.xx💐💐💐😜🤞🏼

[Groggrim in reply to Angelsmummy]

Thank you very much

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Groggrim]

No need to apologise, but as I said in message, just back off from forum for a while.. it's in your hands.. stop all notifications for a few weeks - and have a breather from it. Come back when you feel able.

and switch off from the FOMO syndrome [Fear Of Missing Out] - it can be very destructive to one's mental health.

[Groggrim in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you, you have wisdom and great insight.

[Leafsong66]

All the best for your journey ahead! Xxx

[Alliswellforever]

Wish you to take good care of yourself. As you mentioned, I as well suffer from health anxiety. Difficult background also. Taking a break is wise for you. Bless✨