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omg...shoulder pain is unreal, depression getting worse. Missed my dog but at lest she rememered me, TIm was nice, oh how I wished he could love me again.That is what I get for listening to my sister, not being myself. I have made many mistakes in my life I think and am almost convinced that I have some kind of mental retardation, seriously.

Leah straightened out my head only for it to be totalled gain. GOd Bless LEah.

Jode,

I get "blue" when I flare. My shoulders are almost always involved during flares and I would say shoulder pain is almost unbearable. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well.

I'm not sure why you think you are mentally retarded. I'd say you've been through a lot lately, and then top it off with a flare, I can see how that would make you feel insecure about your life.

I say, live your life the way "you" want to live it. Is there a reason you are letting others make your choices? I know when I flare, I often tell my hubby to deal with stuff, but I still hold on to what I am and who I want to be.

You are a strong woman. Take back control! I've been having problems with anxiety/depression lately too, but you know what? I'm alive. I have people who love me. I'm not disabled. I have food in the frig. I have clothes on my back. I have a roof over my head. I'M BLESSED. I'm sure you are BLESSED too. Quit thinking about the mistakes of your past and start concentrating on the "here and now." That's what I've been doing and I truly believe it helps.

Jodie,
I always get the down when I am flaring too. When my shoulders hurt I it's the worst thing ever.
Please cheer back up there is so much you can be glad about I am positive of that. Let your past go. It doesn't define you or have any control over you. Only you can shape who you are. I think you are a brave and courageous woman. Living with RA you most certainly are.
Reaffirm those positve thoughts to yourself and in no time I am sure you will feel different.

Remember we are here for each other. ((((hugs))))
Sorry you're having a rough time, Jode. Hope you feel better soon. I agree with mom2three...let your past go. Build on the good things in your life and go from there.I agree.....let the old baggage go. Everyone lives with regrets; but holding onto regrets gets in the way of moving on.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

You maybe able to get a shot in your shoulder? Well it would help for a little while. I got a shot in my shoulder about three months ago. I am starting to get some swelling back in it. Still it is better than it was.

Don't let the blues get the best of you. Feel better soon.

Thanks so much.I mean it, you are all such a huge help.

It is so darn hard at times especially when my hands don't work right and darnit, that is from all the hand surgeries. My shoulder got wrenched again aand darn that too cause it was just doing better.

I have to look at the bright side like mentioned and let go of all the past crap, but when it is beaten into your head by others all the time it is hard to let go.....so I have decided to just let it go anyway.SOmehow.

I am living with my mother who supports me, till a job, yeah right, more like till I can get qualified for disability.My sis takes care of her finances, so I answer to my sis which is not working out at all but life does go on.

I am going to try once more for a medical release so that my student loans will be taken care of, then I only have 2 major medical bills I have to pay.

I feeling this weak. THe ulcers are back and I must have a low count cause I am so very extremely weak, I go to my internist today, well actually the assistant, the internist is on vacation so I will have to make another appt. for next week to see him about tweeking my meds and getting my shoulder back to regfular or almost regular.

Thanks again for all your support. I guess I feel like I am some kind of mentally retarded because I am treated as though I am by some people, which they say I act that way. BUt I am gonna go with the CHANCE that they are wrong in their assessment of me and go with the idea that I am still Jode and I have this disease and sometimes a flare is unbearable.

GOd bless you all you helped me through this one, now if I can just keep it together and stay strong.

Jode
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