Welcome here, Tracy!
I know the feeling. The hopeless feeling like you are going to give up. Have you thought about counseling for the RSD? Some days I don't feel like getting up and out of bed, let alone walking and doing things. It's hard! Hang in there, don't give up, and try to move your joints to keep them functioning and from atrophy.
I know how hard it is to keep moving, and participating like a normal person. You just have to try. Be strong, and do your best. Some days you'll pay for doing just the simplest things by more pain. But you have to control the pain, the pain can't control you!
Here's a thread I started on RSD/ counseling:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ad.php?t=22943
Quote:
Originally Posted by screwballpookie
I am reading books about rsd even though the doctor reccomends that I don't. I feel that the more I know the less surprised I will be if something new happens and the less likely I will be to shove myself back into depression. Am I thinking right or am I just crazy? Also thanks !
Tracy
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My old doctor didn't want me to do any research. Why? Because she felt that psychologically I would perceive pain in the pain free areas. I ignored her, because I felt that when I am reading and researching RSD I feel like I have a grip on things and that I am able to cope, knowing exactly what
is happening and what
could happen.
HUGE PAIN FREE HUGS xxxxxxxxxx