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Re: Depression and lack of support
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Oct 11 21:26:51 2004
YES, the pharmacy is sort of a problem. They look at me funny, I'm
sure. Not only do I get Vicodin and Percocet, but also a slew of meds
for bi-polar disorder and high blood pressure. I don't really let it
bother me, but there is a stigma. And I don't like being lectured by my
father for taking "painkillers".He said, "your surgery was 2 months ago.
You ought to be off of that crap by now." Thank goodness (for now ) that
we live 700 miles away, buy EVERY time I talk to him he asks about those
demon pain meds. Gimme a break. The rest of my family seems to
understand.
Sorry about the bowl endo. You are right, a hyst might not cure the
endo, you just don't know. Thanks for your support. Amy
At Mon, 11 Oct 2004, Angie wrote:
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>Yes! It sucks. Mine is only minimal but scattered throughout my bowels
>which is my main issue. And you're right... NO ONE does understand
>unless they have gone through it themselves. In fact today I was
>accused of being an addict because I got mad at the pharmacy for
>screwing up my MS Contin prescription. So much for friends. From now
>on, I will seek out support from my family and from the endo groups I
>belong to.
>
>I'm sorry about your boyfriend! I hate to say it but if he's not being
>supportive now, it's not going to get any better. My hubby isn't too
>bad although there is always room for improvement! He thinks I should
>just get a hysterectomy and everything will be cured. That would be
>awesome (we have 2 children and are done) but I know there is absolutely
>no guarantee the pain will be gone, especially since mine is on my
>intestines. Hang in there and there ARE nice, supportive men out
>there!!!
>
>Hugs,
>Angie
>
>At Mon, 11 Oct 2004, Amy wrote:
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>>Are alot of you constantly fatigued? I have chronic pain, stage 4 endo,
>>37y/o, no children and a boyfriend who is not very understanding (to say
>>the least). I feel too tired and achy to do much to make my life
>>better. I would like to possibly have a child, but boyfriend doesn't
>>even want to get married. Guess I'll end up curled up on the sofa with
>>my percocet for the rest of my life ALONE. Sorry, just wanted to vent.
>>Feeling unwanted and like time is running out if I wanted to meet some
>>WONDERFUL man and live happily ever after....That's my pity party for
>>the day!
>>
>>--
>>Amy M.E.
>>
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Amy M.E.
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