Re: RA depression

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Hi Patty;

I understand what you are going through and believe me, I am no

stranger to RA depression. I know EXACTLY what you're feeling. I've

had severe RA for the last four years plus I live in the very sunny

and cheery state of Oregon. Between the RA, the rain, cold, many

sunless skies and most of all the pain and feeling like I've lost

control of my life on many days; I have managed (for the most part)

to try to meditate the pain away.

My only saving grace is to pamper myself when it is really bad. I

have a ME Day. I drink a pot of nice herbal or decaf tea or hot

chocolate, take a hot bubble bath and soak, go out to have a manicure

and pedicure, read a good book, listen to upbeat music, watch either

a comical or romantic movie, take a walk...even if it is a short one

and literally, go fly a kite! Swimming is wonderful to chase the

blues away and you feel so free. It is the best exercise and blues

chaser because there is no weight on the joints and it boosts your

energy level. Soaking in a jacuzzi is also wonderful.

Try not to let RA get you down or let it win. I do work full time at

a medical facility in administration and I am always on my keyboard.

I do play harp and piano too. I have been on almost every medication

for RA there is. Now I am on Remicaide I.V. fusion. It does help it

and I still do get flare ups now and then..like, I have at this very

moment. I refuse to let it win or get the best of me. RA pain isnt

worth giving up the things I enjoy or hinder my spirit. Life is just

too darn SHORT! So, Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Much!

An RA friend;

Holly

>

> Hi everyone..

>

> I'm having a very tough time fighting depression...I can't take

anti-

> depressants because the pharmacist said they interact with the

> migraine meds i take (maxalt) and there could be serious side

> affects..so i have to suffer with it because if i can't take

maxalt,

> then i'd have to go to emergency for relief.

>

> Just wondering if you all have depression with your RA.

>

> thanks for listening.

>

> patty