2006-07-22 05:59:35 · 9 answers · asked by sugarpie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Having a chronic disease can be very discouraging. I know about this firsthand. I have SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosis) and Sjogren's Syndrome. There are times when I feel like just throwing up my hands and calling it quits. Don't worry...This is a NORMAL feeling.
I encourage you to seek out others like you in the form of a support group. It often helps to talk to people who are going through the same thing you are. You can ask your doctor for a listing or just check on the internet for groups in your area.
I can't say that I know how YOU feel...but I do know how I feel. Yes, it does suck sometimes, but you know what? Even when life seems shitty, it's still good. There are just ups and downs no matter what.
By the way...I am an R.N.
2006-07-22 06:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by rhubarb3142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand strong and learn all you can about HepC. I just learned that I have it too. As for the post by Penny..... Hello HepC has a 1% chance of being transmitted sexually! There are MANY MANY different ways to contract it. LEARN, it will strengthen your mind, spirit and soul!
2006-07-22 16:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by devilishgrl14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the side effects of having Hepatitis C is depression. I don't know why this is so - whether it is due to the treatment or the illness, but it is very common. So, if you feel like giving up it is the Hep C talking - and you should talk to your doctor or see a counselor for the depression. Life is too short to waste being miserable - so make that phone call right away.
2006-07-22 13:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, there's ALWAYS hope. Just because the doctors DON'T know how to cure it now doesn't mean they won't in the future!
I know 2 different people who were diagnosed with Hep C... And both have NO Hep C in their bodies anymore, thanks to treatment. There's no trace of it, in one it's been about 3 years, in the other it's been 2 years.
There's always hope, like another poster suggested, seek out support groups, there are other people who have what you have and can give you support.
Good luck!
2006-07-22 14:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by Pixie-elf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
It is a pain what you are going through. No one deserves this don't give up on God cause God hasn't given up on you. God didn't tell whoever to infect you , they did it with their own free will.
Please believe that it will get better, be happy you don't have some very terminal and worse diseases...
Stay strong and God bless you, in theis life and the next.
2006-07-22 14:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by kida_w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do I feel like giving up or do you? What do you mean?
I don't feel like giving up...if I could give some words of encouragement I would...
try to keep on keepin on...maybe you should join a support group?
2006-07-22 13:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hep C can be well controlled, if not cured, with medications. Hang in there.
2006-07-22 13:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by Amy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry to hear that. no need to give up..stay strong
god bless
2006-07-22 13:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by christine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YA"LL PAY ATTENTION TO THIS ONE ! WRAP THAT RASCAL
2006-07-22 13:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋