I need some support. I don't think I can make it any longer.?

Question

I don't have anybody- no family and no friends that care about me enough to even call me. I'm in so physical and emotional pain and I've hung in as long as I could, but unless I can talk to some people and get some sort of support, I'm not going to make it. I just don't have the strength and my heart hurts so much. There's just so much pain and I can't make it go away. To be left here in so much pain all alone day after day. I've asked God for strength, but now I just want to go home. I'm so tired of fighting. I have so much chronic pain and the doctors don't know what to do. It looks like I might never get better, which means never leaving this house, never going for a walk, never driving again, never being able to go back to church. Just being here alone with my cat. I can't take it anymore. Please someone help me. I just need a friend to get through this.

Just to let you know. I don't call people anymore because they don't answer their phones when I call and don't return my messages. Nobody wants to talk to me. I see a psychiatrist and a counselor who aren't much help. I've seen several doctors, none know what to do with me. I cannot physically stand, sit, or walk, for more than a few min. I have chronic neck pain, chronic migraines, several bulging discs in my back, severe chronic achilles tendonitis-I keep respraining my ankles about once a month, and plantar faciitis. I cannot do anything, but lay on the couch or my bed and sit at the computer for short lengths of time. I cannot get a job or go to school. I am alone. My sisters would rather go visit my abusive father than come visit me.

Answer 1

I am so sorry you feel that way.

The pain you are feeling both physically and emotionally is from depression There is help out there. Are you on any antidepressants? if not you should consider talking to your doc about being on something or going to a psychiatrist.

Counselors are a wonderful resource as well. Talk to your doc about any good counselors in your area.

I wish I could help you more but this is cyber land and I just can't do much more than be there for you to talk to
Please feel free to E-mail or message me.

I Hope This Helps

Answer 2

I understand how you feel. I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and before I had my Spinal Cord Stimulator revised I was in bed almost all of the time. I didn't have any friends and since I'm only 14 ( I originally got this when I was 13, and now I'm almost 15) at least I had my parents, but I now that you don't. Try joining a Yahoo group for people with Chronic pain and see if you can find some groups or people in your area that can help support you with your pain, and also see if you can find somebody who has had Chronic pain, but they have been doing better with their pain or don't have pain anymore to help support you...they can be really good about supporting others.

Answer 3

I felt the exact same way about two years ago. I completely hit rock bottom, took a leave of absence from work and went to a partial hospital program for a little over a week. I saw a psychiatrist once a day every day, saw the nutritionist, and had workshops on how to manage your depression. It was the hardest time of my life and the hardest decision of my life as well. I was put on medication for depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia. I want you to know that you are NOT alone in this. I used to purposely hurt myself to cry, i would lay on the ground and bang my head on the floor....always wanted to just die and crash my car, etc. I was put on Cymbalta for the emotional and physical pain of depression and i have to say it changed my life forever. You should talk to your doctor about Cymbalta and see if that can help you. If you need a friend or just someone to talk to, i'll be that person. I went through it too and it sucked big time. it's been a little over 2 years now and I'm still on Cymbalta and feel great!

Answer 4

Slow down sugar... The physical pain is coming from the emotional depression. They go hand in hand. Have you thought about support groups, taking classes, getting a job, things that would make you interact with other people? Therapy is a good start, they may be able to give you something to calm your depression- taking away the physical pain. Good luck with that. And if you need to talk, email me.

Answer 5

Hi,
First has your doctor suggested you see a councilor. Has he/she prescribed ant-depressants etc.? If not this is where you need to start. Is there a crisis hot line in your area? Call them now. They are trained, compassionate people. I have been where you are. I learned I had to help my self and like myself again before I could worry about who was my friend or family. When you are like this no amount of people can sooth you - you just feel all alone. Remember most people can not relate to this sort of thing if they have not experienced it themselves. The chronic pain is "real" - our bodies simply brake down when we reach this point. Please look up your local crisis hot line today.

Answer 6

All I can say to you, is don't give up on yourself. It may seem as if right now, things look terrible, but things have a way of turning around, trust me, I know this. I've been through the wringer myself, over the past few months, and felt the same as you. You have the inner strength inside of you to get through whatever it is that's hurting you. I don't know you, or who you are, but I do care. I don't want you to hurt yourself, or allow yourself to get dragged down by whatever it is that's upsetting you. There are internet forums that can get you through this, or support groups, or email me or anyone else. Regardless of what you think, there are people who care. Just don't hurt yourself. You're way stronger than that.

P.S.
Again, don't hurt yourself...don't make me come over there, LOL!

Answer 7

See http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 2 and practise one of the relaxation methods. Try these: hypnotherapy, or acupuncture using fine electrodes (safe), or an electronic stimulus device. Is their a pain clinic nearby? Migraine: http://www.lifepositive.com & Dr. Mercola has diet related advice on it at www.mercola.com Use the WebFerret search engine, your own, or the Google or Wikipedia websites for more information/links & join some online support groups.

Answer 8

I'm so sorry. I can't begin to imagine how hard all this must be for you. Have you gone to this website:

http://www.chronicpainsupport.org/

The people there are very caring and can understand what you're going through.
Hope it helps.

Answer 9

So,you say no one calls you................who have YOU called today? Remember, to get a friend, you must be a friend. I think it is time for you to check the weather. If it is nice out, I think you should take a walk. If it is not nice out, I think you should find some yarn and play with your cat. Now, you have a playtoy, good or bad weather, and a chance to call someone on your phone.

Answer 10

I know things look dim. However, don't give up on yourself. Go to a different doc---get a second opinion. They are supposted to be there to help you. Everything will be ok. However, in the meantime, find something to express your emotions...poetry, drawing, art, song lyrics, music, singing.

*hugs* you are not alone.

take care <3