im having a tearful start!

karinak
karinak Member Posts: 113
edited 21. Aug 2009, 15:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi me again the newbie,Starting my medic mixture on Monday(not that i want to!!), changed my diet and was feeling really positive......BUT! Im having a tearful feeling sorry for myself day,I think its the fact that my 46 yr old mind is sane (i think?) but the body is achy and feeling like an old useless rag!......my little boy has comforted me by singing a song :)

Thanks for that,i felt i had to share it¬
Karina x

Comments

  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi feel for u :(:(:(:( . your son sounds lovely u will feel much better once the meds have kicked in know that no help for to day so here is a((((( big hug))))) to keep u going look after yourself take it easy to day :D:D:D:D:D
    val
  • roczko
    roczko Member Posts: 92
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think tearful mornings are pretty usual unfortunately.

    Lovely that your son has cheered you up with a song - that's so nice :)

    Patrick
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Karina
    I cried and cried and cried when I first got it too :( You WILL have days like this - you are entitled to!
    All of the emotions are running haywire and it takes a while for it to settle down.
    Getting on the right meds and them starting to work is part of the process. When that is sorted you WILL feel a bit better.
    In the meantime you should be kind to yourself and not worry too much if you feel down, hopeless, frightened,terrified or anything - you are having a life-changing time.
    One thing you don't need to feel is alone - with us lot around to support you.
    Any time you feel down just log-on and we'll be here.
    You takle care and be gentle
    Toni x
  • katat1
    katat1 Bots Posts: 43
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    karinak wrote:
    Hi me again the newbie,Starting my medic mixture on Monday(not that i want to!!), changed my diet and was feeling really positive......BUT! Im having a tearful feeling sorry for myself day,I think its the fact that my 46 yr old mind is sane (i think?) but the body is achy and feeling like an old useless rag!......my little boy has comforted me by singing a song :)

    Thanks for that,i felt i had to share it¬
    Karina x

    Hi Karina,
    Just wanted to say hello and wish you well. I was diagnosed with RA in April and I felt just as you are feeling now - my mind is at least 50 years younger than my body felt at the time! I was in tears too, but that was 4 months ago and since being diagnosed and going on meds (reluctantly!) I feel much more like my normal self these days. It takes a bit of time but it does get better, it realy does. Still get down days every so often but more up days than down ones with the ratio increasing week by week. :lol: A good cry can help sometimes and you are entitled to it - I know I felt better after a few tears!
    Good luck with the meds, chin up and try and stay optimistic for the future!
    Best,
    Kat
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karina.
    I'm pleased you joined this site the people are lovely and they care because we all have arther so we help one another.
    i know how you feel your mind feels younger than your body so you think you can do everything you used to do but your body cannot do the things
    you also feel worn out.
    all the best to you. joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karina

    You will get bad, weepy days and you most certainly are allowed them - we all get them. You know you will "bounce" back tomorrow or the day after, just let the tears fall. Things will get better and today you may not be able to believe that, but so many of us say that, it must be and it is true. We are honest on here - there would be no point in being otherwise, that is what is so great with this site.

    I know on your bad days it will be more difficult for you with your son, but as you say, he cheered you up today by singing you a song. That is so sweet, children sense when their mum is not well.

    I hope you post tomorrow saying you are feeling much better.

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karina

    I was miserable when I woke up this morning (not taking my meds). I'm 53 and feel like 100.

    Your little boy sounds wonderful.

    I've decided to doll myself up before my hubby gets in. Nothing like a bit of slap and freshly washed hair!

    Have a good weekend and I hope you feel better soon.

    Sharmaine
  • karinak
    karinak Member Posts: 113
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just a huge big thank you to all you wonderful caring people who responded to me, that alone made me want to cry again only because you are all so understanding and kind.
    Take care Karina xxxxxxxxxxxx