Managing Chronic Illness and Ed Treatment: A Lonely Battle

@applejac I completely understand, it really adds so much extra stress and hardship to a already hard enough situation as is :,)

@rj.crow God that sounds so painful I’m so sorry, I was first diagnosed with Ibs but I strongly believe it’s gastroparesis as well and my labs have been indicating that. It is a HORRIBLE illness it really is, especially when you can’t really do much to help it when flare ups occur ;) But I’m so glad your therapist has been able to help a bit with your Ed at least, it’s so hard to manage both a mental illness that makes eating and caring for yourself difficult but to then also be so physically sick even when you WANT to you can barely eat. I completely relate, it’s hard to stay in a recovery process with so much that can hold you back not even intentionally. It sucks to know someone is going through this as well, but having someone who understands makes this feel so much less isolating💓

@Sparkie that’s exactly what I experience as well!😭 I haven’t gotten to a point of vomiting, but the nausea is absolutely horrific and I fear one day it’s going to turn into not being able to even keep anything down anymore. I’ve felt like I’ve been in this miserable waiting game to find out what’s truly wrong, I just want a clear diagnosis from my doctors and to be able to move forward with my treatment but they’ve been a mess with the process. I so understand your struggle I really do. And I have tried all 3 of those which really helps, Zofran has been a great temporary reliever for nausea and heat pads work wonderfully for the intestinal pain as well! Just have to use each of them constantly throughout the day in order to function better which is tiring but you have to do what you have to doTT. But really, thank you for such kind words and encouragement, I’m so glad to know I’m not alone it really means so much🥹

@Triple_C I am so so sorry you’ve had to suffer through so much, you are insanely strong for holding on regardless of everything it’s so admirable! Being in chronic pain and waking up every day with anxiety for the knowingness that a flare up is more likely than not to occur is so horrible and so draining. It deserves to be understood far more by those around us. But thank you so much, this was really comforting and I’m hoping for the best for you as well!💕

@Creator I appreciate this so so much honestly, that sounds so painful but I truly admire your strength and it helps so much to know I’m not alone. Just hoping my medical team can give me more answers so I can get proper help and stability finally so I can then put my focus on getting the help I need mentally. But I absolutely wish you the best as well!

@darkstarrynight it’s been exhausting that’s for sure :,)