Where to begin? I just can't seem to find any strength any more. I am a young twenty-something girl currently attending local college (after moving back home with my parents, being on my own for less than a year) where I have no friends, nor any activities to participate in (it's a very small school). Where I live is very strict, a sort of "bible-belt" if you will, and I do not hold similar beliefs to the vast majority of the community. I have not met anyone I've connected with, nor do I have anyone to turn to, as the only friend I have is three hours away at university. At first, not having a support system outside my family (who are wonderful) worked alright. I have kept my focus on school and am working towards attending university in the fall.
However, I have recently experienced the worst Crohn's flare in my short life and am feeling the heavy toll of the lack of any support outside my family life. The prednisone my doctor prescribed has given me so many side-effects: depression, increased anxiety (when I already feel less capable of handling stress), headaches (which lead to migraines), chest pain, sleep loss, restlessness, loss of focus. All without the desired result of reducing my inflammation. I am looking at having to be on the steroids for another week (at least) and am at the point in school where I have to study for exams, finals, prepare presentations and papers galore, but with all the physical and mental issues I am dealing with I am at such a complete loss for strength, motivation, that getting up in the morning is an accomplishment.
I don't really know what to do or think or feel. I might as well replace my brain with a fried egg for all its worth now.
Any time you could take to give a little advice or opinion would be greatly appreciated.
However, I have recently experienced the worst Crohn's flare in my short life and am feeling the heavy toll of the lack of any support outside my family life. The prednisone my doctor prescribed has given me so many side-effects: depression, increased anxiety (when I already feel less capable of handling stress), headaches (which lead to migraines), chest pain, sleep loss, restlessness, loss of focus. All without the desired result of reducing my inflammation. I am looking at having to be on the steroids for another week (at least) and am at the point in school where I have to study for exams, finals, prepare presentations and papers galore, but with all the physical and mental issues I am dealing with I am at such a complete loss for strength, motivation, that getting up in the morning is an accomplishment.
I don't really know what to do or think or feel. I might as well replace my brain with a fried egg for all its worth now.
Any time you could take to give a little advice or opinion would be greatly appreciated.