Comments | serenity151979: The next stage?

serenity151979

The next stage?

Feb 27, 2010 14:51

Following on from my previous post about the stages of grief, I think I'm in depression right about now. I'm going to bitch a little here, so bear with me.

( And I thought it was going so well )

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ghymoreid February 28 2010, 03:08:32 UTC

I hate those weeks. *gentle hugs*

No lies, they will keep happening; but you will learn how to cope with them. I promise. That course sounds great - definitely keep jumping up and down at the docs about it. Coping mechanisms come in all shapes and sizes, and finding the one that works for you is invaluable.

There's no shame in hitting breaking point and having a good wail at the gods either. Catharsis is good for the soul. =)

serenity151979 February 28 2010, 16:29:41 UTC

Thank you, I think it hasn't helped that it all seems to be happening one thing on top of the other at the minute, I can hardly catch my breath from it all! It's all a huge learning curve as well, although I was just saying to my husband how much worse all of this would have been had I never heard of EDS.... all this would be happening to me in a huge rush and I'd have no idea why! How scary.

swerve February 28 2010, 08:44:54 UTC

I'm here from ehlersdanlos. Your grief really resonates with me. I keep thinking I've found acceptance, and then something happens and I'm right back at anger and depression. EDS keeps changing the rules.

Mad sympathy for your pain and sadness. Hang in there.

serenity151979 February 28 2010, 16:35:48 UTC

Thanks for following the link and taking the time to read. I am hoping that people can recognise some of their own emotions in my posts, and maybe some of those people are worrying in case it's not normal/they should feel guilty to feel this way. Then can know that there are others out there going through the exact same experiences.

*hugs*

myrtlebaggins March 3 2010, 19:00:29 UTC

OK now I am *sure* that you have some undiscovered superpower to make this all worth it. :)

Oh TEEENA :( I so wish there was something I could do. Something more than sending virtual healing internet vibes I mean. (Which I send, obvs.)

serenity151979 March 3 2010, 19:14:09 UTC

Thank you, sweet! When we finally meet in The Real World *ominous music* I am SO going to hug you proper, whether you like it or not! =P

I think I'm doing a little better at the minute, I went to the GP on Monday and got him to have a good look at my shoulder, he said it was still out of place but in his opinion there was still a lot of damage to the surrounding tissue that needed to heal, and that's just going to take time. Still icing it as well, these little ice packs from Boots are well genius.

I'm also trying to sort this sleep thing out, although I did fall asleep again for an hour before lunch. However, I am starting to question if that's truly a depression symptom or if it's just because I'm effing knackered. =)

Also, now that 'other thing' is done and posted I'm not constantly wanted to dip into it and add stuff and make changes, which was always on my mind right up until I sealed the envelope.

myrtlebaggins March 3 2010, 19:45:27 UTC

>Thank you, sweet! When we finally meet in The Real World *ominous >music* I am SO going to hug you proper, whether you like it or >not! =P

Well alright, but I'm not going to know where to look when your arm drops off tbh.

HURRAH that your mood is lifting a bit It sounds such a silly thing but I do think the weather we've been having lately does not make for happy people either. The sun was actually shining here yesterday and I definitely felt my spirits lift, even though it's still flippin' freezing.

myrtlebaggins March 3 2010, 19:46:16 UTC

That was me. :)

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