Emotional "meltdown" over PsA...anyone else? | Arthritis Information

 

As I've mentioned before, I am SO glad to have found this forum-regardless how much support I have (and I do) I really feel, unless you are feeling what we are feeling, you cannot relate.

After going back and forth with Drs for about 1 yr, and constantly complaining about joint pain and extreme fatigue, I was just diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. I have been diagnosed with other health issues in the past; (Diabetes, post-concussion migraines, and other fun stuff)...I "thought" I was taking this ok...until this morning...I just had a "complete" emotional meltdown... Hi Sandy, I can totally relate to all you say, inbox me if you wish.  Gentle hugs from Janie. Oh sandy  boy do I understand this. Today wasn't great and I found myself just wishing I could cry.. But I just don't Sorry Sandy,  It will  get  better,  after  a while  you will get use to the new you,  and the pain become  less,  meds  kick in.  I think all  of us have been there  and knows what your saying.   Just  try to take it easy and try not to over do.  I have good days  and some very  bad  days.    My  RD doc,   told me years ago  to do everything I could,  But to know when to quit  to be very careful  not to over do.   Thanks to all ... Give yourself permission to cry, beat your fists on the table and have a meltdown.  It's all part of the processing.  I've had many meltdowns over the years.  This won't be your last one because the disease changes.  Hi Lindy,

Hi, you have had two major life changing diseases - migraines and PsA and that will take it's toll mentally and physically.  The headaches from MXT should go away and no one can tell  you the time frame.  Could be next time you inject or it may take a month or two.  One thing I've done and it works for me....I give myself permission to be down, cry, thump on the table but I set a time limit on it.  Usually 24 hours and it always works for me.  You might try to limit your meltdown.  At the end of the 24 hours I do something nice for myself - lunch out, some new makeup, a pair of shoes always works. Lindy

Hopefully your headaches will go away.  I take the MTX pills and I believe I had headaches at the very beginning but don't have them anymore.  I totally agree that sometimes you just need "me" time - whether you pamper yourself at a spa, sit and quietly read a book, or cry and get upset.   You WILL get there!!  But it is a bumpy journey, and at times very hard to bear, but remember - you are not alone, and just give yourself permission to let go and tell us how is it for you, just as you are doing!!  We all react differently to the meds, unfortunately it is a matter of trial & error until you get the right mix for you!  When I was first diagnosed - No way was I ever going to put all those awful drugs into my system  - I was going to beat it on my own!  Eventually I had to admit it was beating me, and gradually came to the conclusion that I did need the drugs.