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Over It!
Jul 08, 2009 10:49PM
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I am going into week 30 of tx and looking forward to another 18wks. I was functioning pretty well weeks 12-23,but the last 6 weeks I have been feeling totally burned out and sick of the fatigue,mood swings, depression and especially the hair loss! I know that so many people have it worse, but I still feel like having a one woman pity party and I know that I can vent here and everyone will understand that I just have to get the "poor me" feelings out before I lose it! I am trying to stay strong through prayer and faith, but I am struggling everyday to get out of bed,get myself and two little ones ready to leave for the babysitter and then go to work,pick the kids up and go home to do it all over the next day.I am tired of a two hour task taking me fours to accomplish and then feeling like I spent 8 hours of energy on a four hour shift. I am considering taking FMLA for the last part of my tx, but I am worried about $$ and keeping my benefits. I am tired of trying to work full time and be a full time Mom to my kids, without my husband around to support me, Any advice out there from you working single parents? I am torn about this, I have always been able to work and take care of my family, but I am really burned out and need to make some changes so that I can give my full effort towards getting better while taking care of my kids. I am grateful for any comments because I know that all of you can understand the toll hepc and the tx take on the body and mind.
Oh man , do I ever feel your pain , I am on week 33 and feel exactly the same . I was actually the same for the first 6 months , I was functioning well and now I am so tired and I feel fatigued , my poor boyfriend is bearing the brunt of my mood swings , I was diagnosed with an hypo thyroid and have to take synthroid another drug to add to the mix .
Last night I noticed more bald patches on my head . I know we need to take one day at time , but sometimes it is good to vent especially to people who know exactly what your are going through . As for advice on your job , I wish I could help you there , but I do not have children , all I can say is you need to stay strong for yourself and your family , I know it is hard but , it will over soon . We have climbed the hill and are on the way down.
Last night I noticed more bald patches on my head . I know we need to take one day at time , but sometimes it is good to vent especially to people who know exactly what your are going through . As for advice on your job , I wish I could help you there , but I do not have children , all I can say is you need to stay strong for yourself and your family , I know it is hard but , it will over soon . We have climbed the hill and are on the way down.
I am so glad to know that I am not in this alone. I want to feel normal again and am frustrated that I am not well today at this moment. I suppose patience is a virtue, except for when you feel like life is just one more day to get through until you can crawl into bed and hide under the covers. Soon we will be happy and healthy and stronger from surviving this fight! I applied for medical leave from work today so now I can save my energy for the important things in life-my kids.
I hope your man understands about the mood swings-we can not help but ride that roller coaster and unfortunately the ones we love have to go along with us.
I hope your man understands about the mood swings-we can not help but ride that roller coaster and unfortunately the ones we love have to go along with us.
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