I am in my seventies and have just had an operation for spinal fusion which hasn't helped my condition on numbness and tingling in legs. Since my op six weeks ago I have starred to have chronic nausea and a mild depression which I cannot seem to snap out of. I have been on a very small dose of seroxat for many years (half a tablet 4 times a week) for other reasons. Any ideas for feeling ok again? I am supposed to be going on a cruise in 2 weeks and really hope to feel better bt then.
Hi
Try and think of all your memories or times you have been through, tell stories whether to your grandkids if you have any. Love hearing my nans stories especially about my late grandad.
My nan said to me about her wrinkles the other day and I turnt to her said but them wrinkles tell so many stories what your been through.
I love my nan too bits.
Enjoy your cruise, your have a lovely time with sun, and the sea air, wind blowing in your hair. Love the sea overlooking out.
Xxx
So sorry to hear of your current state Jil.To be honest I think that GA's can take a while to get over unless you had your op with an epidural.
Feeling nauseous is horrible and your GP should be able to give you something for that as there are numerous products available like Cyclizine Hydrocloride,which is prescribed for pregnant women and,in fact my youngest teenage son is on them as Beta Blockers were not conducive to asthma sufferers.
try to focus on the positive,which is hard ,I know,as I suffer with depression.My CBT Counsellor advised me to write down how I felt,how I could change it...basically a type of journal....am afraid have not done it,but it may work for you.
Do you have any hobbies or interests to take your mind off things for a while?
Start planning for your forthcoming cruise....clothes,make up etc..
How exciting to escape the gloomy autumnal weather that has arrived after such an awesome summer.
Really hope that your spirits are soon lifted,and enjoy your cruise!!
Hi Jill, I am sorry to hear your suffering with your health. Look forward to your cruise plan for a wonderful time it will do you the world of good. I have mobility problems and find life difficult. I also have depression and anxiety. I would love a holiday anywhere but not had one for 12 years, i have no one to go with and don't want to go alone as my life is spent mostly on my own. I used to go to church a lot but it upset me that everybody i knew had wonderful holidays, good jobs, cars and social lives, i have no job, no car and very little social life as people don't invite you when your alone, and now they are all talking about Christmas and again this upsets me as again i will be alone. I do have 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren whom i love to see but they have busy lives. I would love companionship as i am only in my 50's and was widowed at 29. Life is passing me by. Please enjoy your cruise.Life is too short. Have a wonderful time, you will feel refreshed.
Hi Elizabeth..I would strongly suggest u look up meetup on the internet..It's a worldwide organisation & I too felt life was passing me by (I'm early 60s). There are social groups in every country/town with no obligations..since I first researched it 4 months ago I've been to theatre, on a treasure hunt, out for a meal & best of all away on a holiday (with 14 other women I didn't know at start of hol!) & had brilliant time...I'm not advertising..the site has nothing to do with me other than being a life-saver..apparently it was started up after 9/11. Have a look..just enter your own country/city & see if anything takes ur fancy
Hi Cherry, thanks for your post. I have joined a local meet up about three months ago. I have been to the cinema once but we have no cinema in our town so have to go to next town and no bus goes there so i have to ask for lifts. I went to London to a studio theatre i enjoyed that and on Sat night to board games in next town and again i had to rely on lifts. I am going to suggest coffee meet ups in day time to a venue nearer to me. I am hoping next summer there will be a chance for holidays or even a weekend away. I also joined a depression group that has been running for a year but they haven't had any meetups yet so i have messaged them to see when we can meet for coffee. I can travel to next town and city provided they have meet ups on a bus route. So i am looking into extending my social life. The good news is we are having a cinema being built here as we speak. Thank you for thinking of me. Hope your well.