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My body and my brain want different things

Disabled_HumanNew Contributor

My body and my brain want different things

I've been waiting for drs to actually see me and fix a severe hernia so long that I'm at a point I am not able to function. I have severe pain, unable to eat much if anything, I can't do anything I want to. I'm losing weight due to my inability to eat, which worries me.

It feels like my body has given up on life while my brain hasn't, at least for now. I don't know how much longer I can cope like this. I have only mentioned this to my GP and psych as they understand but am scared to say it to the specialists I need to hurry up and fix the hernia, as I've had previous drs push everything onto mental health and I don't want it to happen again.

The public health system is extremely slow but I can't afford to go private, I'm just stuck trying to fight both my drs and my body to get a better QoL.

How do I get the ability and energy to keep fighting?

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In response to: My body and my brain want different things

NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: My body and my brain want different things

Hi and welcome, @Disabled_Human , it's good to have you here.

Your situation sounds incredibly difficult, especially the severe pain and inability to eat 😢

I don't have any answers, sorry, but I wanted to say I hear you and am sorry.

On the forums here, you can type anything into the Search bar above to find threads on that topic (for instance, "pain"). Also, 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.

I hope your find the forums supportive...



In response to: My body and my brain want different things

Jasper_123Senior Contributor

Re: My body and my brain want different things

Hi @Disabled_Human , this is such a tricky situation! I'm no stranger to the medical system and feeling ignored when you try and voice things. I hope it gets sorted for you soon!

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