My life is out of control

[Blessed Former Atheist]

Hi there, I am new to these boards. My name is Bright, and i'm 20 years old.

I suffer from a complicated combination of medical issues that have taken control of everything in my life. I have been diagnosed with:

*A rare and severe form of chronic daily migraine and brain lesions;
*Graves' disease with secondary hypothyroidism due to radiation;
*Fibromyalgia or a possible myofascial pain syndrome;
*IBS
*Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin b12 deficiencies.

As I am only 20, and have suffered with this more than half of my life.. I have missed out on a normal childhood, being a normal teenager, education and the chance for a lot of work experience. My life has never been 'normal'.

Just shy of three weeks ago I got my very important diagnosis of chronic daily migraines. Since starting treatment, I have noticed so many improvements already. I am very excited for the changes that will come, but I feel stressed at feeling as though once I have controlled symptoms I will be thrust into a world that I don't know how to live in. I don't know anything else but what I have suffered through for over a decade.

I feel so lost. I can't even carry on a relationship with someone because even despite my diagnosis they are too afraid that my health will take a turn for the worse. I'm heartbroken.

If anyone has any advice, or kind words, please do share. Please, I need to hear it. Thank you for reading.


Bright

 

[Spike3689]

HI Bright! I am so sorry that you are struggling with so many issues at such a young age. Usually alot of these things happen a bit later down the line. You should be able to enjoy your life at age 20 and not worry about any health issues. I hope you can find some solutions on how to help yourself with these conditions. I have some too. So you aren't alone. As far as a relationship, it takes just the right person to be in your life and understand. Maybe you just haven't met the right person. The right person will love you, stand by you and care for you. Don't settle for anything less. I am alone now at age 45 after 2 failed marriages. I have some health issues and I pray I will have just the right person in my life that will understand. Hang in there sweetie. It will be ok. I feel for you and you aren't alone ok.please wait 2 seconds for an uncompressed image, or press Ctrl+F5 for original quality page

 

[Hauss]

I agree...any man worth his weight will love you for who you are and he will work with you on your health issues. Remember we "have" an illness, we are "not our illness".

Good Luck and I wish you the very best.