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tf37New Contributor
I was diagnosed with dysthymia several years ago.
Medication helps, but I'm really struggling right now.
I also have several chronic medical conditions that are making things worse.
My psychiatrist thinks it's peri/menopause.
My gyno thinks it's mental health.
I'm going around in circles. The gyno has agreed to see me, but not until May.
I have to keep going, I have kids, responsibilities. But I just want to stop.
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FriendlyflutterSenior Contributor
Hey @tf37, thank you for sharing that with us.
It seems like you are going through a challenging time right now.
We are here for you
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Welcome, @tf37 , I'm sorry to hear 😢
Do you have a psychologist to talk through things with? (Or maybe your psychiatrist does that?)
I can definitely empathise.
A handy forum tip to tag someone is to type @ and then click on their name in the drop-down box - that way they'll get a notification that you've replied to them.
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simplesymbolSenior Contributor
How are you feeling this morning @tf37?
I wondered if there are friends who you talk to about your struggles, or family? People who can lighten the load?
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