Feeling Lost

[Ginnycat]

Hi everyone,

I've been living with my symptoms for 5 years, and lately i've really begun to struggle emotionally and mentally with the impact endo is having on my life.

I feel like i'm losing my sense of self, I'm struggling with everything from doing my job properly, to keeping my house clean. My husband has always been supportive, but lately he has been getting frustrated with me for being 'Negative' when i try to explain that this is a lifelong condition.

I'm sure that many of you have been in the same sort of head space, and any advice or just a chance to talk about it would be amazing. Thanks in advance ladies xx

[Dna4christ]

Yes.. it has left some devastating consequences for me. I lost one ovary due to it and having fertility issues. What are you having trouble with exactly if you dont mind me asking?

[Ginnycat in reply to Dna4christ]

Hi, thanks so much for responding - it's so helpful speaking to other people. I'm sorry to hear about the effect this has had on you, but you can do this!

I'm mainly struggling with the impact its having on my daily activities. I work in childcare, and it's become near impossible to do my job well because of my symptoms. I've been waiting 6months for surgery which has caused some frustration as I've been in and out of hospital a lot whilst waiting. I'm trying my best to get on with everything as normal, which is getting more difficult - especially as my husband keeps telling me off for being negative. I'm just struggling to cope with it all. Thank you for listening x

[CarlaCressy Partner in reply to Ginnycat]

Hey Ginnycat is there any news on your surgery? I too am in a similar situation, it really can be draining but stay strong, the rain wont pour forever xx here if you need to talk hunni xxxx

[Ginnycat in reply to CarlaCressy]

Hi Lovely, thankfully I've got a surgery date for the 17th of this month! Things seem to be getting better, I'm in an office job which is so much easier on me physically. The only problem I'm having with it now is that my in laws keep saying I'll be "fixed" afterwards! But oh well. How're you doing? I'm sorry that you're in a similar position xx

[CarlaCressy Partner in reply to Ginnycat]

I'm so glad you haven't got to wait too much longer, remember it may take you some time to get over the surgery, especially if you're in a lot of pain now. So please don't feel any pressure from anybody, take each day as it comes and take care of you. my fingers are crossed you'll be relieved from this surgery. I'm waiting for surgery number 5 now, i'm hopeful and positive and so should you be that we will be fixed. sending virtual hugs xxxx

[Apatche4]

I have had the same, I only found out a couple of months ago but had the symptoms for years. I’m currently signed off of work as I work in care for elderly and I can’t physically do it at the moment from the pain. I had surgery couple of days ago as well so off until full recovered. My other half has been sort of supportive tends to moan about his problems and aches and pains, then asks why I never complain. He doesn’t understand why I get emotional and snappy. Xx

[Apatche4]

That’s great thank you I’ll look into it