Bubble officially popped. | Arthritis Information

 

My hand flared during the night. Guess it's time to lay to rest the ol' "I don't have RA"  dream.   I actually told my RD that two days ago.  He must think I'm an idiot.  Now I'm just a really depressed idiot.  And I don't know how I'm going to get my job done at work with my hand like this.  Good thing I work for my brother.  Job security, ya know?

Have a good one everybody.

Linda

We probably all have an official bubble pop moment....many and depression, well, it just goes with the territory...as does grief, loss, adjustment and managing.

Take a deep breathe and you will get through. I find my body doing strange and wonderful things tends to make me panic but deep breathing helps settle me again then I can think.
Linda - you have done something very powerful for anyone in here (meaning all of us) who have wished and thought the same thing.  Your example and honesty is appreciated, and brings it back home for me.  I too have wrestled with my denial, but denial is so invisible you may never see it clearly for what it really is and how it eats at you 24/7.  Thanks for sharing, you have done me a huge favor.  Cathy

Linda,

No one thinks you're an idiot not even your RD.  I would be very surprised if there is anyone that doesn't go through the whole denial process.  It didn't take me long to get past the denial but I do still struggle with the depression and anger of having this disease.  It does change our life as we know it and we have to learn a whole new way of life...that's not easy to do.  That's why you have us and we have you...to help each other through.  Try not to let the depression get the best of you honey.  Come here and talk to us, get on anti-depressants if you need them and get counseling to help you if you can.  I say this from my own experience, knowing all to well how the depression can consume you and drop you to your knees.  Take care of yourself Linda and remember that we know what you are going through and we are here for you.

Peace & Love...Neasy

I'm sorry that you had to be so unpleasently reminded that RA is a part of your life. I hope the flare is short lived and you feel better really soon. (((hugs))) feel better soon!!!

Thanks for the kind words, they made a difference

 

((((Linda))))  I'm so sorry that you woke up with a flared hand.  You definitely are not alone in waking up with the unpleasant reminder of our predicament.  Sending lots of good thoughts and warm cyber hugs your way.  I'm glad you hear that you work for your brother - that sounds like a blessing. 

Take care and let us know how you are doing. I hope the pain eases today. 

Hugs,

Jen

I sorry, Linda

I hope your hand gets to doing better, if not call your RD and see if he will RX you a pred pak in to help it go away.

I am sure your RD does not think you are an idiot, he probably just thought you were in denial and soon enough you would catch on and then he would be able to do his job better once you realized you did have the ole RA.

(((((((((((Linda))))))))))

Feel better soon!

Ok, gotta head back to work.  Ciao

Hi there Linda, hey 'been there , done that'!!, About 2 weeks ago I was cancelling my own appointments for Remicade/reducing my mtx (with doc's approval), But, the next week back to scary.....My doc didn't even mention it!! I guess we all do it. I'm sorry your theory wasn't the correct one, but ya know what, you tried. Good luck on your treatment. Lynda (was "Hurts", I lost my old registration, can you believe it!!)Yeah, I know who you are.  In a "I read your thread" kinda way, not in a "stalkerish" kinda way.
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