feeling better, but the problem remains.

[luten]

Some of us have medical conditions that wont go away even when dopamine, and serotonin levels are rising. I know that feeling too well.

I recently started a full dosage of anti-depressants, and it got me out of a hole, feeling much better.

However, the practical problems of my life are persistent, and there are no direct answers, there is no pill that can resolve these types of problems.

Practical problems, requires practical answers.

I try not to think too much about my problems, and when I do, I try to do it with the intention to improve my quality of life, in a practical way.

Thinking, and talking is not going to get you anywhere when you have physical health problems.


I remember; some years ago I emailed a pain specialist, all my details, problems, his reply "so you are asking about quality of life." That is exactly what it is about, not about fixing anything, only improving one's quality of life.



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[timf]

Depression can lean to an unattended life. A lack of attention can allow the problems that are normally encountered to grow and become major problems. Facing major problems can aggravate depression.

If you are coming out of a depressive period, you might tackle the problems one at a time so that they do not seem so overwhelming. It can be good to acknowledge and even celebrate small victories as this can sustain one in the effort to "slay dragons".

 

[logan]

That is often the problem. Medication can help - but if the real problems cannot be solved, it only helps to a limited extent.

 

[luten]

That is often the problem. Medication can help - but if the real problems cannot be solved, it only helps to a limited extent.

In my personal case, the problem is nerve, muscle, and bone deep. I have to live within my functional means.

 

[FuneralCry]

Yes, with physical health problems sometimes there is nothing you can really do. It is out of our control really. It can make life very difficult and it can be exhausting.

 

[Red]

There many different ways to approach this that it's difficult to find a way to start! I've faced similar problems since my health took a massive nosedive a few years ago - gaining some actual quality of life is an uphill journey and it can be so tiresome…

Trial and error with anything you can think of to improve things, bit by bit, seems to be the best overall approach. If the problem is pain, you need a good doctor and decent pain management. This covers meds, alternative remedies (heat/cold therapy, TENS and topical treatments to confuse pain signals etc) as well as psychological training to cope. I know this sounds irritating as I felt the same (the problem is my BODY not my brain!) but training your brain to function against the odds is invaluable at this point…

If the problem is mobility, there are loads of aids to try; from walking sticks n wheelchairs to special cushions and braces to be more comfortable. I got myself an electric scooter that the kids use as a way to get to the GP and go to the shops and stuff n get dirty looks from grumpy pedestrians (even though I go slow! Prolly just jealous )!

Each problem has an answer somewhere, or at least some way of making it bearable. If you ever want any tips/recommendations on stuff to battle your body or to be able to ask for the right things from your doc, I've been cycling through all this stuff for about five years or so now so would be happy to share what has worked for me and what is a waste of money! Inbox me anytime if you'd like

I'm glad that the antidepressants worked for you, it really is a shame they don't work on the stuff that is fully justified as well as the irrational side of depression!

Best of luck and much love