Re: I'm Beginning to Hate Mornings - Bob

[Guest guest]

Bob wrote:

" Thank you . Your comments about depression were very timely.

Here it is 2:30 in the morning, I'm in a whole bunch of pain, can't

sleep, can't move, can't get comfortable either sitting, standing or

lying down and all I had were my thoughts and they were getting as

sick as my body. You reminded me that even with RA pain and

suffering, " this too shall pass " . Thank you very much for being

there for me when I needed it. "

Hi Bob

I've been there too and know how you're feeling. is spot on about

depression too. It's easy to slip into a viscious cycle of pain = can't

sleep = exhaustion = worse pain = depression...Pain always feels worse when

you're tired/depressed. At times like that I've needed more pain relief (and

prednisone too usually) and sleeping pills (and anti-depressants). When you

can get the pain under control and can get a good night's sleep, you'll cope

much better. Talk to your doctor: take your wife with you and be really

assertive if necessary.

All the best to you,

in NZ