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My thoughts and prayers to all experiencing the pain of loss and the pain of disease. In short, I am a 29 yof who began experiencing symptoms around 13. Currently, I have a DX of lupus syndrome (not drug induced) anxiety, major depression, asthma.... blah blah blah? Anything you want more info on PLEASE let me know.

Just this evening, I came to the conclusion that this is not something I can do without a fellow sufferer. I've now reached a point where I'm in tears, and you've probably all heard it all before.... but, please, PLEASE, if you think you may have any interest in my situation, message me, email me! I can't be alone too much longer...

I'm sorry if I sound desperate...

Amanda
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Post Edited By Moderator (Lynnwood) : 3/3/2014 10:59:47 AM (GMT-7)

I empathize with you Amanda and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am waiting on my test results to come back this Friday. I too have been experiencing severe anxiety and some depression. But I am determined not to let this beat me. As someone else suggested please get treated for your anxiety and depression it will most likely help you cope better and make it through the rough times. I am being treated with medicine and just started seeing a psychiatrist who referred me to therapy which I will start on the 13th. I hope things get better for you and as I stated I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi Amanda,

I am turning 29 in July so I am about your age as well, and have had a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis since I was 14 with symptoms of lupus since then that I always brushed off as "extra-intestinal manifestations" of my UC.. But with my recent SLE diagnosis, I wonder how long I've actually just had lupus too.

I totally understand your frustration. It seems like everyone around me is healthy and in their prime and I haven't been healthy in 15 years, and no one can really understand other than someone who is also suffering from a chronic illness. Even my husband gets frustrated because sometimes my fatigue is so debilitating, I can't keep myself awake at night after our daughter is in bed and we rarely get any alone time. It really takes a toll on every aspect of your life, and when you're dealing with depression and anxiety on top of it (which I do as well) it makes it that much harder to deal with.

Just know that you are NOT alone!! It may feel like it a lot, but I posted on here regularly when dealing with colitis (and probably lupus) flares and it has been such a big help. Its really nice to talk to people who understand.