Monday, August 28, 2006

LONELY

I'm depressed.

There is no doubt about it.

I have no energy or desire to do anything.

Why?  Can I blame it on Lupus?  I dunno.

Partly, I guess.

It's such a vicious circle living with a chronic debilitating illness.

I am so very lonely.

 

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh hon, I am so sorry and I relate, as you know.  It is so hard.  I am in the 'recuperating phase' of vacation.  You know the one... you take a prednisone taper and you feel like superwoman while on vacation and then you come home and CRASH!!!!  Ugh....

Don't be lonely... I am here!!!

be well,
Dawn

ps... And, I know, Gary is there!!!!!

Anonymous said...

i am here if you need a shoulder:) or ear

Deb

Anonymous said...

Awwwww!  I am so sorry...I have been fighting the depression battle my self...email me if you ever need someone to talk to...hugs, and hang in there...you have been there before and sometimes it takes time...so fight it with all you might and strength...TerryAnn

Anonymous said...

(((((LU)))))
I look forward to your alerts, but this one makes me very sad for you. I think we all have been there and understand what you are feeling. I'm always online if you need support in any shape or form, I'm just on the other side of your screen.
Love Kathy


http://www.LupusMCTD.com

Anonymous said...

I am beginning to understand where you are coming from.  It's long journey to get to here.

{{{{{{{{{{Luanne}}}}}}}}}}


Deb

Anonymous said...

I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. There are people out there, through AOL and elsewhere. Hope your loneliness will be made bearable soon.

Anonymous said...

(((((((((Lu dear)))))))))) depression is a monster, I know.  And part of its damage is to make us feel isolated and alone, which grieves and hurts us even more.  I am praying for you dear.
When I am depressed, I find myself choosing to be alone rather than to reach out to others.  I don't take advantage of the opportunities I have to be with dear ones or friends.  Instead, I want to crawl into a deep hole and pull the edges of it down around me to be invisible and alone.  So I make the situation worse for myself.  I tell myself that there are so many things I cannot do -- and it's true that there are many things the lupus and fibro limit for me -- but I also do not look around and see the other smaller adventures where I could be a participant.
Are there perhaps choices you are making that compound the effects of the depression and loneliness?
loving you
karyl

Anonymous said...

Luanne, is there a support group you could go to to share your health troubles with others and in the process also make caring friends who can be a support for you and help with your being lonely. Wher I live in SC, we have so many support groups listed every Sunday for you name it health problem, they have a support group.  Trust you have discussed how down you are with your Doctor, he could surely help with the depression.  Feel badly that you are going through all of this, know we care.  Arlene (AJ)

Anonymous said...

((((Lu)))) I have been having the same problem - and no internet until yesterday at home. Can you blame it on the lupus? If that works, let me know, I'd like to blame it on the lupus also.

Miss ya,
Susan

Anonymous said...

We can't let it get the best of us! We can't let it win!
I live with debilitaing chronic pain, have for more than 10 yrs.
Hope you visit me. I have several journals, they are all listed on my side bar...when you have time read them, please.
Hugs, Sugar
this is the link to my entry re my pain/disabilities
http://journals.aol.com/sugarsweet056/SUGARSLIFE/entries/2006/05/01/happy-may-day/961