Tmj, Fibro, Mayofacial, headaches how do you cope? - Depression Message Board

thisstarr · 09-14-2002, 12:02 AM

Hi Everyone,

I am new to you guys...I suffer from Tmj, facial pain, and firomyalgia..and I just turn 23.

I try not to get depressed, but sometimes it is hard when you are in pain 24-7 and know matter what you do nothing seems to get you out of pain. I know there are others that suffer way more then me, I feel for you... I am so sick of being sick! I was wondering if any of you have the same problems as me and can give me any pointers on how not to be so depressed? and get my engery back!

I was taking Pamelor 50 mg and it didnt do a thing, I have a high totanence (I know I spell that wrong) for medication, know matter what I take it does not do a thing to me at all...I want my life back, which I feel I will never get back, I cant hang out with my friends and do the things I love,

or go places with my boyfriend because I am always "feeling bad" he trys to understand but you cant understand in less you are in the pain yourself! I feel bad for my family and friends because they just dont understand...any information would be great..
Thanks you guys!!!

Starr

Fuzzy Bear · 09-14-2002, 01:17 AM

Hi thisstarr

I really feel for you. There are some people on here who have chronic pain, and I think a couple who have fibromyalgia(sp?). Hopefully some of them will be along soon to give you some advice. I just wanted to welcome you...

Hugs,
Fuzzy

thisstarr · 09-14-2002, 11:56 PM

Hi Fuzzy,

Thank you so much I appreciate you welcomeing me!!!

Starr

thisstarr · 09-25-2002, 01:46 AM

Do anyone out there suffer from pain with there depression? Headaches, and etc.. I know I cant be the only one!!!

Starr

gingerdew · 09-25-2002, 04:46 AM

I understand the connection between chronic pain and depression. I have RA, about a year into the RA I went into a major depression due to the pain and anxiety. My PCP put me on antidepressents and I went to counseling to try to get it under control. It took several meds to find one that would work for me, wound up on celexa, which pretty much keeps my head above water. The counseling was helpful in understanding that this is a very "normal" thing to happen to people in chronic pain. Try talking to your pcp and see what assistance (meds and counseling) they recommend. Good Luck and try to just take one day at a time. May you have many painfree days ahead.
ginger