DEPRESSION AND FIBROMYALGIA

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Comment by treasure7 on May 12, 2013 at 3:06am

I feel like a human glow plug.  My cheeks are red and flushed.  Sleep evades me and even my hair hurts.  My skin is painful to the touch and is especially raw around my face and eye areas that burn and itch like fire.  Just having sheets touch me is irritating.  I am weary and cry way too much.  I know I am depressed and await a scheduled appointment for help.   I wait in the "mean" time.

 

Moderator Comment by Rachel Pronyshyn on May 3, 2013 at 7:39pm

Dear Aimee

If I were in your shoes   and have shared honestly the things you  did with your doctor I would not be as angry with him nor as upset when he suggested that you see a psychiatrist because a psychiatrist is trained in the field of depression whereas your regular doctor is not. If I were you I would feel hopeful as I prepared to  see this psychiatrist. For sure your regular doctor really listened to you and acted accordingly. His response is far more caring than if he had just prescribed an antidepressant  and said, "Oh you should feel better in a month." That kind of a response would have me frustrated. He did increase your Effexor  which  could be helpful, but you need to talk with a psychiatrist. I am hoping that the psychiatrist is as good as your regular doctor. Please keep us updated, Aimee.   

And if you feel you need to talk to people here be sure to do that. If you posted your comments here as a Discussion on the Forum of the Main Page I suspect you would get lots of support, Aimee. Remember we are not doctors but we are all living with fibromyalgia and we know  that depression is part of this chronic illness.

Love and gentle hugs

Rachel

 

 

Comment by aimee on May 3, 2013 at 7:01pm

I'm new to the site as well as my diagnosis. Been dealing with body pain for over a 1 1/2yr but the depression is really hitting me hard now. Had a Dr. appt. yesterday and he increased my Effexor but suggested I see a Psychiatrist. Now I'm left depressed and pissed off. I messed up and was truthful about having thoughts even if they are fleeting of suicide.  What I was trying to get across is that I don't feel myself, that I can feel this black curtain covering me up at times. And when the pain hits it's almost this over whelming fear and panic. There are only 2 Rheumatologist in my town and I've seen them both. I don't know what scares me more right now, myself or the lack of belief from my Dr.

Comment by Mel on April 12, 2013 at 10:28pm

Well it's 11:30 pm Friday night an the pain my body is in is unbearable head to toe plus headache an my GI issues been going through all week is making me very Rey depressed an don't know how to get out of it and to top it off my granddaughter pasted away a birth Jan 22 this yr and we got autopsy back to say our little Abigail was 100percent healthy so mistake was on the doctor that's why she isn't here my heart breaks just needed to share in bad space at this moment thanks melisa

Comment by StaceyLB1983 on April 11, 2013 at 6:12am

Hi mmom1,

I understand (I'm sure everyone on here does). I, too, have suffered depression all my life. I have three "big" kids (21, 18, 16 - all at home) and I feel like an absolutely terrible example for them.

Feel free to message me if you'd like to "talk". =)

Comment by mmom1 on April 10, 2013 at 1:27pm

hi all,

I have suffered from depression my entire life but only within the last three or four years has my fibro been taken seriously enough by me and by docs to finally get a diagnosis. My entire life has always been looked through the scope of my depression. This did not help when looking for answers when fibro started taking over my life.  I still question everyday, with every symptom, why can't I just get up? Why can't I just deal with it like all of the rest of the world? I have a child and am a single parent, with no family to help me. I worry for my child everyday. I isolate, am an introvert, but am lonely.  I feel like people will run away when they learn how miserable I am.  Can anyone understand?

Comment by Xena on March 31, 2013 at 8:30am

a friend asked me if i knew anything of simbalta yesterday is recommended not yet taken it wonder if it really is tht good as commercial said.

Comment by Brittany Kotrla on March 27, 2013 at 10:50pm

The guilt of "being sick" feeds my depression. Unemployment and being stuck inside my head all day, yet too sick to even consider work again... its an endless cycle.

Amen?

Comment by FMMama on March 4, 2013 at 3:23pm

To Mel-

     I can really understand you.  I have been separated 5 years.  I have twin teens-16 yr old guys.  One has cerebral palsy, anxiety, and some autistic traits.  His brother is a very independent kid, but both need me of course.  Their idad works all the time, and sees them every other week when he is not cancelling to work out of iown.  It is really tough not to get breaks, I feel awful a lot.  My son with CP is progressing but I would like to give him more help than I can supply.  He also doesnt always cope so well with y illness.  I cant really keep up the house very well, but somehow we manage.  I do get down about this and the fact that there is really only time for resting and caregiving(not very good rest though), and nothing much else to look forward other than alone activities.  So I know some of what you are dealing with. It is very frustrating..

Comment by tricky123 on March 3, 2013 at 8:33am

This site is not very active. However, I see a psychiatrist and a psychologist. I seem to stay depressed with all my diseases. It is dard to cope. I'm trying but I have a lot to overcome. Oh, well, thanks. I got I out.

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