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Dill32
I am 32 years old and was diagnosed in 2021, I am still trying to process the diagnosis and trial and error medication which has left me in a debilitating condition with the pain and stiffness, I am struggling mentally because I have two young children with so much energy and I cannot match their energy and I feel like I am failing as a person and a mother, what are everyone’s experience and how did people over come it
SuzyQ22 Member
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CommunityMember6cb9cc Member
Hi Dill
I am sorry that things are hard for you at the moment. I know getting the diagnosis was the hardest for me too. I was diagnosed last year. It was a very hard year, having no energy, mostly being in bed, I was sad and anxious most of the time and I had pain all the time
I have learned that mental difficulties just makes your walk with the disease harder.
Find a support group and maybe think about homeopathic mood stabilizers. This worked for me.
Know that it will take a bit of time till you come to accept this journey and even that is not easy.
It does get better. Once you have figured out what works for you. It will become easier.
Love and warm Huggs
Astrid
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Ali Long Moderator & Contributor
I’ve been diagnosed since 2020, it really does impact your mental health, especially when you are trialing what works for you. Being honest it’s only in the past 6-8 months that I’m back to myself.
It took a lot of trial and error of medication, but I finally found what works for me!
May I ask what you have tried?
Please don’t be so hard on yourself, I know it’s easier said than done but you need to be mindful of your mental health. Especially when it comes to AS, as being stressed may cause you to flare more.
You will find what works for you! Unfortunately, it just takes time.
My inbox is always open if you need to talk.
Ali (Team Member)
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