Has anyone thought about killing themselves because of severe pain and depression
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If I didn't have a wife and children I would already be dead, I am living in severe pain and have depression all the time and everytime I go to the doctors I am given more tablets and it doesn't make a bit of difference, Does anyone else feel that they are left alone to deal with this condition.
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melanieb
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supersammy
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melanieb
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vjl56
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Depending on where you live you may be able to have access to a mindfulness group on the nhs. This is probably the best way to help yourself manage FM apart from rest and kindness, it will help you to to learn to think and therefore cope differently with your pain. There are also private mindfulness groups out there, have a look on google.
FM people tend to be quite driven and hard on themselves, so one of the real challenges is to learn to look after yourself better and slow down. Someone wrote a rather nice piece on one of the other Fibro forums about they handle it.
Have you tried amitryptiline or pregabilin to help with the pain? I take pregabilin, I think it helps my body toss and turn less at night unless I've had a really busy day physically, then nothing helps!
Yes I've always felt on my own with it,and the hospital discharged me too. Apart from drugs they can't offer much. Before we moved to the country I used to have regular acupuncture which was good for relaxing. Another thing I used to do was have a deep tissue massage every month. This helped me enormously, especially after doing it regularly for a while. You need to see someone who can be guided by you how deep to go. A sports massage trained person usually has good knowledge of the anatomy.
Good luck, try and focus on the positives in your life as much as you can. VJ x
supersammy
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melanieb
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jo64855
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JerseyKaz
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I have very tender points that hurt even when resting and even a gentle touch can hurt, but hopefully you can find the right massage therapist (qualified in sports deep tissue), they can learn with you how much pressure you can take, and where not to touch. I find some days are more sore than others so its a different massage each time!
Also, I have started Yin Yoga, which is a super gentle Yoga that gently stretches your deeper muscle allowing them to slowly release any tightness; this along with a bit of meditation in the class has been really helpful.
Finding a good friend that can listen when you need to offload is also very handy....or here on this forum....we are all here to help each other.
ingrid19972 supersammy
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Goforward supersammy
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deirdre._03652 supersammy
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Hi Supersammy, I am so sorry to see that you feel so lost with this awful, stupid syndrome, it has the terrible effect of wearing you down.
You really must !!! Tell your doctor and consultant just how badly you feel., depression added to long term pain can be a very damaging combination. At the moment you really must stress just how low you feel, it is vital that you get help for this, the Samaritans are very good as are many health telephone support groups.
I have had fibromyalgia for about two years, I also have arthritis of the spine,hips and hands, I also have asthma and cold.
Years ago I was a very bad alcoholic, I was sectioned into a mental hospital four times.I was I in almost total organ failure,but the worst part was the terrible depression, it is vitally important that you really stress just
deirdre._03652 supersammy
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Hi Supersammy, I am so sorry to see that you feel so lost with this awful, stupid syndrome, it has the terrible effect of wearing you down.
You really must !!! Tell your doctor and consultant just how badly you feel., depression added to long term pain can be a very damaging combination. At the moment you really must stress just how low you feel, it is vital that you get help for this, the Samaritans are very good as are many health telephone support groups.
I have had fibromyalgia for about two years, I also have arthritis of the spine,hips and hands, I also have asthma and cold.
Years ago I was a very bad alcoholic, I was sectioned into a mental hospital four times.I was I in almost total organ failure,but the worst part was the terrible depression, it is vitally important that you really stress just
deirdre._03652 supersammy
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Do you have any hobbies that require a great deal of concentration?
Or are there any you would like to try such as art or playing a musical instrument?
Maybe there is a support group in your area for chronic pain sufferers, or maybe you could even start one..... but the most urgent problem is that you are obviously not getting all the help you need, push and plead if you have to, but do not give up.I regret the attempts to end my life in the past, the effect it had on my husband, three sons, my daughter, also my twin sister, my brother and the rest of my family was absolutely horrendous.......I wish you so much luck to you and your family,,
Take care and always be kind to yourself. Sincere regards, Deidre x
Rosie85777 supersammy
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supersammy Rosie85777
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