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Posted 11/4/2015 10:24 AM (GMT -5)
I have been having a very rough few months.
I've been extremely stressed out...no period for 2 months so far. Had every possible test done at the gynecologist and all came back normal. Doc says it's stress.

The worst part of all this is that I was diagnosed with a physical condition last week (unrelated to gynecology) and it has sent my anxiety through the roof. I'm sorry I cannot talk about the details...it's just I am devastated as there is no treatment for it. Just medication to delay the progression. I am also not allowed to take benzos that often because of this condition.

I didn't know where to turn...no one around me has the condition so no one can relate.

It was also my birthday a few days ago and this is also why I am in shock...didn't want to spend my birthday thinking about my problems.

My anxiety is skyrocketing right now. So why am I here? Because I need support and wonder how others with a physical condition have managed to cope dealing with both anxiety and their problems with physical health.

Appreciate your input, advice, support...anything. Thanks.
Posted 11/4/2015 10:35 AM (GMT -5)
Hello Melodee, It's been awhile (sorry I was gone so long). I'm sorry to hear of your recent struggle, as you see in my signature I suffer from alot of aliments and even have a couple more to add from recent doctor visits. It isn't easy to balance physical conditions along with mental health conditions, but somehow we do it and we just get thru it.

I'm always here for you and am just a email away, I do understand very much so. Send me a email and maybe we can hook up on facebook, I am on facebook all day long. :)

Take care of your first and foremost, take a long hot bath, go for a walk, buy yourself a ice cream cone or other small gift, do something for you.
Posted 11/4/2015 11:40 AM (GMT -5)
Mel,

I am so very sorry to hear of your dx.! I can imagine the anxiety this is causing for you.

We have many members who deal with both anxiety and a physical condition...

...and it is certainly a challenge, but as A.L. said...you do learn to manage both issues.

Talking with your therapist, using self help...reaching out for support...all of these will get you through the rough times.

In speaking of support...you have us of course, but have you also looked into a group for the recent dx? I would recommend doing so, in order to speak about it freely, and gain specific understanding from others going through the same thing.

Know you are in our thoughts and prayers!

S.C.
Posted 11/4/2015 12:38 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Mel

Sorry to hear of your recent dx I am not surprised you have seen a spike in your anxiety use all your coping skills to help deal with the extra anxiety and keep us posted we are here for you.

I deal with both mental health and physical health conditions and yes it's tough but you have to soldier on and do all you can do to treat or ease the symptoms. There seems to be forums for most conditions these days so may be worth looking into as it is always good to speak with others who have the same condition.

I know this is a tough time for you but you can get through this and we are behind you all the way.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 11/4/2015 6:25 PM (GMT -5)
I'm another one of those who has a physical condition, and anxiety. Of course both are exacerbated by the other.

I agree that you should find a support group or on-line forum of people who also suffer from your condition. It helps to be able to openly share what you are going through.

I also am happy to have you e-mail me privately, and confidentially if you need to chat.
Posted 11/5/2015 8:24 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you all. Your support means a lot at times like this. I'm trying not to freak out/ stress out, but nothing is helping so far as the 'condition' will affect (has already started to affect) one of my five senses. This condition can have serious consequences. So I am not taking this matter lightly.

I will definitely look for an online support group. I will need to educate myself and learn more about the condition.

Thanks again. I don't know what I would do without you guys. Love you all.
Posted 11/6/2015 2:44 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Mel,
Sending you hugs and prayers and positivity. We are all here for you and that will never change!
Posted 11/6/2015 9:10 PM (GMT -5)
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Wishing you peace.
I remember when I got my DX of RA. Scared the hell out of me. I was really ill for a long stretch- but I am fully functional and not experiencing all the scary possibilities of the disease.
Hope you will turn out the same.
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