Getting "Sicker" By The Day

I don't think "Sicker" is a word, but it will be today..lol I don't know why, but seriously everyday since basically the beginning of the summer I havn't felt as good as I usually do.  I feel very nasty when I walk around and get up in the morning, and just everything!  I just feel blah, and I am not at my full capacity that I know I can be at.  I am not motivated to do anything at all whatsoever, I never want to go to work (like any of us actually do).  I am not motivated to go to school, thus I've decided to take next semester off.  I am just Tired overall, my body hurts, and I have headaches all the time, and I don't even do anything.   I just feel like my body is shutting down, which is not a very good feeling for me.  I don't know what to do.  It really scares me.  Does anyone else ever feel like this?  Does anyone know why it has been going on for so long for me?  Thanks for your responses guys! -Brok

I have felt the same way and nothing helped. I never wanted to get up with the kids, go anywhere, clean my house, anything...  I decided to push myself to workout(I got a video and If is funny because I can not keep up with him but it is fun and nobody sees me so I dont care). But I feel a lot better because I am working out... I have only been doing it for 2 weeks and I am doing pretty good... I cut back on what I eat and that is hard but I am already feeling better... I am trying to find people to workout with me at the Y, so if you are interested let me know... This is my encouragement to sign up!

you know what megan, I want to workout soo bad, but you know the excuses come out.  For example, It's cold outside, I'm tired, I don't feel like it, etc.  And for the most part it's true, but at the same time I know I just have to get up and do it!  I do have a membership to the Y, so it's not like I can't go.   I don't know whats wrong with me.  It's like I've lost all hope for life, or something like that.  Like nothing really matters to me any more.  So I really don't know, maybe one day I'll get my rear and gear and just hope for the best.   But what Y do you go to Megan?  I don't live too too far from beach grove, but the closest ones to me are either Fort Harrison, or Ransburg.

Try very hard to get active even if it is just walking 5 blocks and back every day.  Over time it will get bettter.  Before my surgery and shortly after I had the same feelings "It is too hard to walk", " to many pains" etc...  I just made up my mind to do it.  I now can walk for miles and miles.  I feel SO MUCH better both physically and mentally.

God Bless.

E

 

Yeap i think all of us were there at one point....one thing to remember is you are in the fight for your life, no one but you can do anything about it...why don't you join us saturday if anyway for the ornament exchange? see what you have to be looking forward to, i have no idea what stage you are in this fight...but  it is also the season for depression even in the perfect body or perfect life...grab an ornament and come on...this will be our 3rd exchange, first one was at a losers house and we had like 6 people i think show up...last year was many  more and this year is looking like it is going to be the best... come on and meet some real losers and ask questions and get to know some of us...I am so sorry i have not been here for the losers, but i am back and going strong..  I can see a pic of me before and cry cos that lady was so unhappy......not that weight loss has made me the perfect life cos things still happen and i have been in a down ward spiral for almost a year now....and it shows with an 18 pound gain...so i have my choice to go back to where I was or jump on the bus...so i am jumping on the bus....and invite you to jump on it with me.....

I didnt know there was one at Ft. Harrison... I will either goto Ransburg or the South side one.. That would be cool to find a workout buddy... SO, if you are interested in going to the one east send me a pm... K? Dont let yourself get down... I know how it is... I have my days(I have had a lot of them actually)... Everything will work out... Megan

Hey there, Brok, it sounds to me like you might be depressed. Depression can have not only psychological symptoms like lack of motivation and not wanting to do anything, but also physical symptoms, such as pain. Have you been to your doctor for a physical to rule out physical illnesses? If you have, and you still feel this way, I would look into a psychiatrist and/or psychologist, to help get past this.  I think the exercise is a great idea. That helps me when my mood is low. Just remember that the action often comes before the feeling. So, when you're thinking up excuses, you may have to really push yourself for that walk or however you get your exercise.  Hang in there,

Honestly... Your symptoms are classic symptoms of depression.  Talk to your doctor.  If you aren't already on something, ask to try Cymbalta.  My sister is on it and it has really helped her and it is the only one that addresses the pain.  If you are already on something, you may need to have your dosage adjusted or it may be time for a switch.  Your body can build up a tolerance for a specific antidepressant  and then you need a different one. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!.  I know it can be hard, but you deserve to feel better.

Thanks so much for your comments E, and Linda!  Linda, I really think I may be depressed, but it hasn't been diagnosed.  I actually went awhile without a PCP because my last one retired, but I actually have just recieved a new one, and I have my first appointment with him after my finals are over for school.  So I'll go ahead and try my hardest just to walk around a bit.  I just need to do something.  I keep putting myself down and I know that isn't the right thing to do.  But I will try my hardest and keep you guys posted on all of my outcomes. I LOVE YOU GUYS, YOU ARE ALL AWESOME!!!!   Thanks so much guys! -Brok

Remember, your OH family is here for you.  Try not to put yourself down. Try to catch yourself thinking those thoughts, and correct them into something more positive. You deserve to feel better, and think well of yourself. Don't give up, just keep trying.