Sometimes I just feel so down. Can anyone help?
Sometimes I just do not know how to handle the constant pain and people’s reactions and feel so down. Can anyone help?
Talk first to your rheumatologist about issues like these. If you two decide it is necessary, he may be able to refer you to a counselor. Second, broaden your support system. Look for support groups online or on social media. Things always seem better when we feel less alone.
I have 3 things that help me deal with all of this: heavy metal, humor & family. I know it sounds ridiculous, but i love to rock out. There is some sort of freedom in heavy metal that you just can get anywhere else. (If your not into it, try classical, some research studies show it affects the brain the same way as metal.)
Humor: somewhere in my house there is a radio on the comedy channel 24 hours a day. I can listen & laugh when i want (and they say laughter is the best medicine!)
Family: i spend as much time with my family as i can. Whether its watching tv together, helping with homework or just talking, i am most happy when i am with them. Dont get me wrong, i have days when i feel terrible and i dont want bothered by anything, i usually just try to stay in bed and sleep through it. Its a rough road, but we are in it together.
Best of luck, STAY STRONG & ROCK ON!
Watching movies and being with my loved ones.
I love that. Do you have any favorite movies that you go-to when you're looking for comfort? -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
I think of my grandchildren and also always someone worse of than me
I run year long, barring injury. It will be 34 degrees here tomorrow morning, and I can't wait to get out in it. Personally, I love running when it's in the low 30s, and sunny. I get warmed up quickly, and maintain the ideal body temp for a long time. I have run in temperatures as low as 3 degrees, with a windchill below zero, but that's pretty rare, and only when I'm badly in need of that emotional high that comes along with doing something incredibly stupid, and getting away with it. 
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, just checking in to see how you are doing. Did those headaches get any better? I got the flu and 2nd shingles shot at the same time. I was out for a whole day. Let us know how you are feeling. Do you get the Covid shot too?
