it's been a while, I missed you all
 

Hi everyone.

I don't remember the last time I visited these forums. I know it's been over a year (maybe even 2 years?) and I have been through so many changes in my life that I don't even know where to begin.

The basics...
I got really sick. Hospital sick. The benefit to that is that I got diagnosed with a genetic disease (hey, at least they know what's wrong with me now after 8 years of the unknown).

The docs put me on all sorts of meds. Upped my pain meds. I felt like a zombie.

In the meantime my marriage was crumbling. Husband got addicted to World of Warcraft. This is part of the reason I wasn't here anymore - I could never get on the computer.

Earlier this year I decided I needed some changes. I left my husband. Moved out and filed for divorce (scary since I survive on SSDI). I started reducing my meds because I was going to lose my Rx insurance in the divorce. I was prepared for the absolute worst. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I got MUCH better. Six months ago I was taking 10 different meds (25 pills) per day. Today I take 2 meds, 1 and 1/2 pills a day. Six months ago I felt like a walking zombie. Today I feel fabulous.

I also have a new boyfriend. Living with him actually :) A fabulous guy. I'm happy. I'm as close to healthy as I have been in over 10 years.

I miss my friends here so I thought I would come and say hello.
Hugs :grouphug:

~Liz

welcome back Liz :)

hope things just keep getting better!

Welcome back.... long time no see!

I am glad you are doing better, even after all that stress, and
effort.

I hope you stick around some, now.

Chemar, Jo, and mrsD,

It's nice to see familiar faces and it feels great to be back.
I hope you are all doing well.
:Wave-Hello:

NeuroTalk has grown in size quite a bit, but we are all basically the same folks. Helping where we can, etc.

I am so glad to see you are doing well. I've thought of you often.