Another newbie here...

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Registered: 02-03-2004
Another newbie here...
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Tue, 02-03-2004 - 6:21am
Hello all, My name is Lyn. My problem is that I don't see an end to my depression. I think my depression is caused by my numerous health problems, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia being the worst, but trust me, there many more. Second, I am estranged from my kids, and grandkids and there is nothing I can seem to do about it, and I miss the grandkids so badly. It feels like I am sinking, and although I have been depressed for years, this feels different, much worse, much sadder. I am totally alone. Being homebound most of the time, I have only one friend in the area. My daughter and grandkids were a huge part of my life. My daughter is angry at me for some reason (?) and refuses all calls and emails.

Oh, I am 49 , have had RA for over 20 years. I live alone, with my many furbabies! THank God I have them...and God. I live in Green Bay, Wi. and have been separated from my husband for 6 years. Long story.....

Thanks for listening!

Lyn

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Registered: 07-15-2003
Tue, 02-03-2004 - 9:01am
Welcome ((((((Lyn))))))

I am glad that you found our board. You will find that you will receive alot of support and caring here.

Do you talk with a therapist? Maybe if you talked to someone about the situation with your kids, they could help you sort of what might have happened? I think your daughter at the very least owes you an explanation.

Do you take any anti-depressants? Sometimes medications really do make all the difference. Just a thought.

Well, sweetie I am sure that you will get many more helpful posts.

Take care

Pamela

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Tue, 02-03-2004 - 11:50am

((((((((Lyn))))))))), I am so glad you found our board!

AcornLeaves
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Registered: 01-29-2004
Tue, 02-03-2004 - 10:38pm
Hi Lyn,

I can understand your depression with fibromyalgia my soon to be mother-in-law has that and has been dealing with it for over 15 years. She is homebound nearly 24/7 we try to visit her as much as possible she's about 2o mins from our home but with my own depression it makes it a little hard seeing as though I don't want to go anywhere. Actually I've been contemplating moving to another state with my two unborn kids and my fiancee (her son) when I brought it up to him he yelled at me and said he wouldn't leave his mom I don't want him to leave her but I guess maybe I was being a little selfish wanting to fix and focus on my life. but I talked to her about it and she seemed very supportive. But hearing your story makes me rethink the whole thing...I am sorry that your daughter and you are not on speaking terms. Family is the most important thing, it truly helps to make it through the day and especially the rough patches. But I do know there are alot of wonderful, caring and understanding people on this board that are always here to listen. I hope you feel better and I hope things get straightened out between your daughter and you. Take Care and best wishes... Oh and there is an end to your depression because it can't rain all the time.....

Irene