Guest guest Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Hi... I am Debbie and I have declared " Independance " from the pain. I re- read the declaration of independance during a doctor search last year and it could have been written just for us! I live in Virginia Beach with my husband (Pat) of 17 years and my 15 1/2 year old daughter (Nikki). We have 1 dog, 3 cats, 2 ferrets, and assorted fish. I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Osteopenia, Migraines, Surgical Menopause, and disc problems. I'm told I have TMJ but I reject that diagnosis as my jaw is no worse than the rest of my joints. (Already had 2 surgeries) I used to be depressed back when everyone kept telling me that all my problems were all in my head. I took MANY anti-depressants. All they do for me is make me depressed. I quit them for good in 1994 after I found out I had Lupus. After quiting the antidepressants I quit smoking, got a job, and re-entered my life. Please excuse me if I sound bitter about the depression thing in some of my posts, I wasted so much time buying into the idea tha I was making myself sick that it makes me very angry when I look back on those " zombie " years. I know that depression is a serious illness and that many people benefit from drugs like Prozac, Zoloft and other new anti- depressants. I may never keep up with all these posts! So far you guys are great! Hugz! Thanks for sharing! DJADe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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