I am just wondering if anyone feels as I do, now.
Babs - absolutely. In less than three years I am barely able to work, cannot keep a house, cook up big meals for friends and entertain, run the beach, take kick boxing courses, and have lost the me I had for almost 48 years. It's devastating, and then you finally work to acceptance, but frankly I think you always harbor hurt feelings over it as you watch people around you move on and have good health. I don't think you have any idea what it is to be sick, until you have lost your own health. But, I have a different life now, learning how to balance when I am feeling good to not overdo, and juggle multiple doctor's appointments and medications. Not what I thought I would grow up and be, but that's what I have been handed. Good topic. Take care Cathy
Yes, the older I get I am feeling the same things as you are. Also I notice I can't learn new things like I used to and it makes me feel stupid.Are you relating this to RA or just aging in general? Both are certainly depressing but if your RA is not in control it's real easy to become an emaotional wreck. I know I have had my ups and downs with this disease but currently my RA is under control and has made a world of difference in my life. Of course there is always the depressing possibility that it the meds will lose efficacy.