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I can definitely sympathize with feeling blue. This came at me out of nowhere. I had no symptoms, went in to get new glasses on Saturday and had surgery the following Tuesday. Last Thursday after my 6th laser therapy I was very depressed and felt like I was never going to get my life back. I don't know about others experience but for me the laser therapies hurt like hell (excuse my language). I usually take vicodin before my appointment and again soon after which means I have to have someone drive me to my appointments, which usually last 2-3 hours amd the office is 45 minutes from my home.
I am feeling a bit more positive this week - though knowing that this may be something I have to deal with forever doesn't make me too happy. But since there is no alternative other than going blind I know I can't do anything about it. I read another post and someone compared it to AA's "one day at a time" so I guess it's time to start reciting the serenity prayer. :-) So that's my only advice and hopefully it helps to know others are in the same or worse situation. I know I am at least grateful I could lay on my side as opposed to face down. Hope you start to feel better. Hang in there with me :-)
JCH MD