Chronic Illness

[Poi3]

I'm interested in how many people here suffer from a chronic illness? The hopelessness and uncertainty of it all is what's brought me here. How many are the same?

 

[Sensei]

Bipolar disorder II. No cure in sight. It's the main reason I'm here, since it's not only a pain in itself, but also has engendered many other problems, most notably social ones.

 

[HoolioCoolio]

I'm interested in how many people here suffer from a chronic illness? The hopelessness and uncertainty of it all is what's brought me here. How many are the same?

I can confirm I'm here for the pain and the weird sensations it brings

 

[Timetodie90]

I suffer Chronic Rhino-Sinusitis. It's horrible.

 

[Searchinghope]

I am hiv positive. My partner gave it to me before blocking me. Though that's not the only reason.

 

[PrettyMoose]

Psoriasis and tinnitus. Both have definitely dampened my quality of life, though I wouldn't say that's my sole reason for being here. I was depressed and thought about suicide before those conditions became a thing with me. It's just more diarrhea to dump on top of the shit cake that is my life.

 

[sinpiel]

I'm interested in how many people here suffer from a chronic illness? The hopelessness and uncertainty of it all is what's brought me here. How many are the same?

that is the biggest reason, especially the chronic nerve pain..

 

[tryingtoescape]

I have tinnitus. It's the main reason for my suicidal thoughts.

 

[Nohopeinhell]

I have what they call "The Suicide Disease" (CRPS)

 

[Kyrok]

Chronic pain from scoliosis. Bad enough some days I can't even make it through a meal.

 

[rasputin]

I feel you and empathize deeply. My mast cell disease is by far the most debilitating. I also have POTS, EBV, IBS, Arthritis, Esophagitis, Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme. Life is a revolving door of anaphylaxis, horrific neuropathic pain, cardiac events, headaches, vomiting, hives, bone pain, chronic fatigue, and insomnia.

 

[WinterFaust]

Bipolar disorder II. No cure in sight. It's the main reason I'm here, since it's not only a pain in itself, but also has engendered many other problems, most notably social ones.

Bipolar I here, I understand your pain and I'm so sorry. It's a really difficult illness.

 

[Poi3]

I'm sorry you're all going through these afflictions too. Life is hard enough without added burdens.

 

[morningdew]

same, would be here if I had my health.

 

[ItHurts]

I do. Tinnitus, hyperacusis and floaters.
All 3 are pretty bad Id say. But if they stay at the same level, I could probably learn to live with them.
But the uncertainty of when and how they'll get worse to life altering levels is what creates the suicidal thoughts.

 

[Donk]

MDD and anxiety disorder. antidepressant doesnt work for me and ive been taking benzo for so long i have reached tolerance.

 

[Antibody246]

I am the elephant man of chronic and auto-immune diseases.

Hashimoto's, IBS, Insomnia, Nocturia, Hemorrhoids, Erosive gastritis, Fatty liver disease, Schizophrenia, Benzodiapines addiction, viruses, intestinal parasites, toxoplasmosis, Herpes, HPV, Hepatitis G, back pain, brain fog, hair loss, eye floaters, miopia, autism, Over-reactive Bladder, Psychiatric drugs nerve damages and so on...
Life is a pain :-(

 

[Soul]

I have a few chronic illnesses including one that's terminal. It makes it easier to explain my intention to kill myself, so ... okay.

 

[ItHurts]

Things i would give to have a terminal illness.
Which will just take me in months

 

[not.happy201]

I have had Tinnitus since 4 years. It keeps giving me many mental problems.

My life is becoming more and more miserable, and there is no one or nothing that can or will be able to help me, in the foreseeable future. I am trying to wait it out for the right moment, and directly commit suicide or catch some terminal disease, etc.

Knowing that I am about to die peacefully soon, would be a brilliant scenario for me, but patience is the virtue. I don't know how long will I have to live like this, and this is the worst feeling, as I am still in my 20's.

 

[Arvinneedstodie]

I have a crap ton of chronic symptoms and problems, but doctors can't diagnose me. All I have is bits and pieces of clues as to what is wrong with me, and its infuriating and hopeless.

Scoliosis, a bad immune system, all kinds of skin problems, chronic shoulder and neck pain, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, brain fog, under weight, unable to gain mass, puffy face most the times, IBS, frequent constipation, tinkling in my feet and hands, sleep problems, unable to burp, and goes on and on.

Please throw fire on me. I am a biological mess...

 

[Halo13]

Things i would give to have a terminal illness.
Which will just take me in months

I have an incurable, progressive disease. Living through months of hell having a terminal or chronic condition/illness is not something I would wish on my worst enemy. It is agony - mentally, physically and emotionally draining to do the most simple daily activities while forced to endure a slow death. A minute can feel like a day, a day can feel like a week, a month like a year. It is torture, not a relief.

 

[disabledandhopeless]

My illness ruined my life along with other things. Would have escaped from this situation long ago if I didn't have the illness.

 

[ItHurts]

I have an incurable, progressive disease. Living through months of hell having a terminal or chronic condition/illness is not something I would wish on my worst enemy. It is agony - mentally, physically and emotionally draining to do the most simple daily activities while forced to endure a slow death. A minute can feel like a day, a day can feel like a week, a month like a year. It is torture, not a relief.

Oh I get you, completely. I have 3 chronic/ progressive, incurable conditions. I absolutely relate to a minute feeling like a day and what's it like to live with them. That's why I said "terminal", because my conditions are chronic. I can't live another 50-60 years with them. So anything "terminal", like cancer or shit is welcoming so I can atleast fucking die!

 

[Epsilon0]

These threads get to me the most. Seeing in print all the names of chronic illnesses users here endure every day. Reading all your posts makes me gasp for air. There's such a lot of pain in the world..

 

[AcornUnderground]

Yes, Sjögrens Syndrome - a severe case. Incurable, progressive. It has destroyed my tear, salivary and exocrine glands as well as my skin and hair. It's also given me neuropathy, raynauds, tinnitus, and all over body muscle and arthritic pain. Cognitive impairment. Small children at home. It's a disaster to say the least.

 

[lululoo]

Yes, oh yes. My body is a mess. Pain, fatigue, plus a million other symptoms. If I hadn't had to deal with this, maybe I could have carved out a normal life for myself. Who knows. Now I just suffer and wait for the courage to leave. I get closer the worse things get.

 

[lymestolemylife]

Chronic Lyme, Severe Nerve Pain, Chronic Migraines maybe 20-25% of the time, Chronic Nausea every day.. super strong.., Mast Cell Activation, can't stand any more feels like my spine is infected hurts to stand, Allergies to all foods except for a few veggies, blueberries eggs and beef. There is no pleasure, no pleasant feelings, only torture all the time every day.

 

[Cancún]

tambien enermedad cronica todos los sintomas q t puedas imaginar , les aseguro que la mayoria de usyedes tienen esto debido a medicaciones prescriptas o sea no algo natural

 

[Silence]

Multiple Sclerosis which progresses at a very fast rate, started with left side of my body numb now it has spread throughout my body, difficulty walking, sexual dysfunction, muscle atrophy, loss of sensation in my entire body and a lot of other life altering symptoms, waiting for my symptoms to worsen so I can finally have the courage to CTB.