Feeling lonely...depressed

Hey Wing, I totally understand where you're coming from. I remember when I was flaring badly, I didn't want to see anyone or go anywhere because things were so unpredictable, mostly because I was scared. I have had some really bad downs and I've felt how you feel but since, I have also experienced many good times. I have had ups and downs with my UC but I can't let it rule my life. I know when you're in that zone, you feel like you will never get out but you will. You will get control with the prednisone and get off the evil stuff and feel better and forget about UC, hopefully for a very long time. Are you on any other medication? What dose of prednisone are you on?

Have you had any UC symptoms during tapering? I had the hardest time tapering off prednisone. I had to start 6mp eventually. I was unstable even while tapering on 6mp. I hope you stay stable. I've been well for a few months but I remember how quickly things can turn and it scares me.

I definitely get where you're coming from. I'm tapering my prednisone, too, and it's making me crazy. Between flaring and having C Diff (which is thankfully gone now), I haven't done much of anything in the past few months. My boyfriend ran off once I got sick, which made things even worse. One thing that did help me, though, was going to a local support group meeting. It was so nice to talk face to face with people who understand what you're going through. Are there any groups near you?

why are you confining yourself to your apartment though, if you're doing ok? Take advantage of the pred, go out! I know how you feel, I'm totally down right now too- I rescheduled my surgery consult 'til January, just couldn't deal with it right now. One of my beloved cats had to be put to sleep unexpectedly Monday AM. My job has been lame & hectic all week long. My UC was doing pretty good (hence the rescheduled surgery consult) 'til this week, when all heck broke loose. Sick of it all. I just poured myself a giant glass of red wine, which I find myself turning to more & more these days! ha! But, this too shall pass- one of my favorite inspirational sayings. My only favorite, actually- I don't take kindly to inspiration! Hang in there.

WingZero,

I've been there, done that...was confined at home for about 3 yrs when my flare got very severe on me (not the first time it's done that either) and I've never been in full remissio my entire 20 yrs of having IBD....I got severely depressed, major anxiety was mentally and emotionally drained (even lashed out here at HW, although I expected some more understanding since most of us know what this disease can do to a person mentally as well as physically) but I learned that I had to find a way to help myself since I wasn't finding help anywhere else....I managed to get myself to exercise a little bit each day, did a ton of research on naturals (since I'm either allergic or non-responsive to traditional oral RX) and found some things (listed in my sig) that have benefit me and therefore able to increase my exercise to regular daily work outs, altering my diet as well has made a huge difference...I still am not in full remission (but I have some complications with my IBD) but definitely better physically, mentally and emotionally then I have been since I became sick 20 yrs ago.


There is hope, you have to reach way down inside yourself and pull it out, venting is helpful, but not always productive, you have it in you to beat this funk you're in....if I can do it, anyone can!