Dave,



Unfortunately since no one knows what I'm suffering from yet I don't have a doctors note. So it would be really hard to try to explain to them why I don't feel good without any medical proof, and when I don't even know what it's from yet.


That's why I really want to take this thyroid test and other tests. :/

Sam,

Unbelievable it is taking so long to get the necessary liquid to do the testing. If necessary there may be another Endocrinologist that can do the testing.

I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroid (Grave's Disease) some years ago. After a few years, I eventually became Hypothyroid and take med daily to keep my thyroid level, along with lab test every 4-6 months. I have been under the care of an Endocrinologist for the past 17 years. Although, whether I was Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid, I did not experience the symptoms you are having.

Sorry you are dealing with so many issues; but so often things can be difficult to diagnose and may take quite some time. Please hang in there.


Gerry

Hi guys,


Just wanted to keep you updated.


Nothing has changed. Feel the same, still have not gotten the test etc.



I'm updating you guys because I'm feeling a bit more anxious and depressed because I cant find out what's wrong with me, because I still have not taken any further thyroid tests.

And that I just want to talk and here from you guys. I need someone to talk to so here's where I come.

Keep the faith Sam. I'm a sucker for happy endings and I feel that there is one out there for you.

Hey Sam,

Isn't it about the end of the first 6 weeks? Doesn't that mean you have survived one third of the first semester/one sixth of the school year? Not too shabby!

I am wondering if you can get a doctor's note because of your post-concussive syndrome? That can take a while to resolve so maybe could cover you for a while at school...

Did you ever watch that TEDtalk video I sent you on the game developer Jane Macgonigal aka the creator of SuperBetter? She had mentioned in it that her doctor essentially told her when her post-concussive syndrome kept hanging around that she needed basically zero stimulation so her brain could heal. Are you limiting things with a lot to process visually ie: TV, high graphic video games and such. 8 bit graphics can be so cool...

I hope you have a restful weekend. Find a quiet spot to soak up a little sun and watch tree branches dance. There was something recently on Newsbot about the healing property of "Forest Bathing" which started in Japan where it has an official name in Japanese that I can't remember. Very Zen, I like it.

Sending hugs and healing love your way,

Thanks guys for replying!



Yes little paw I did, and I loved the TED talk! Very motivating and something I am able to relate to!



And for school,

Since I've been living with my haunting, miserable symtomps for the past year, I can suffer the day of school. Just when i come home, I immediately rest. The day of school for me is so different than an average kids. Picture being drunk or high, then, try picturing being in highschool. Add the two together, and they don't mix well at all.




Tough to get a new doctors note for PCS or or this. Cause who knows if I still
even have pcs? I don't know what's causing these remaining symtomps



Where I stand now is that, I believe I have either adrenal failure or a thyroid deficiency/disease. Or perhaps, both. Or even better yet, a combination of both of those and still an injured but recovering brain.

Crying today.




Just realizing how long this whole ****ing thing is taking. (Excuse my language and anger) It's been a year and I'm still suffering with the same symptom. And it's so awful because I know my body and I KNOW I have this physical issue but no one can get a proper diagnoses.



It's just wasting time. The more and more I wait the more I get closer to my limit.

Hi Sam,

Every time we take my Grandson to Nursery and see the older kids from the Secondary School I think of you and wonder how you are coping.

I believe you are in a position to get a Doctor's Note for the symptoms of Anxiety and Depression without knowing a root cause. Well, we know why you are Depressed, because of all this. Anxiety is a recognised, debilitating condition in it's own right now, one which should not be left untreated. Do push for this.

As for achievement, I second Littlepaw. You have done remarkably well to cope with school despite all this.

Dave.

Sam,

Our messages crossed, I type slowly.

Use the tools you have been shown to overcome these frustrations. Do not isolate yourself. Distract yourself with company, even family, and something lighthearted.

Just writing quick as I can to send this, worried about you.

Dave.

Hi Sam,

I am glad you enjoyed the video. She just put out a book called SuperBetter, ...of course. I wish I could send it to you!

Listen, Sometimes you just gotta cry. Let that junk outta there, just don't get mired in it. I am not surprised that you are feeling bad this morning. You made it through the week and likely had your game face on most of the time. That takes effort and eventually you need a break from being so strong.

I know how hard it is waiting, waiting, waiting to find out what is wrong. I went through nine months of intense, intractable pain from a nerve injury caused during a minor ortho procedure. There was a lot of crying goin' on during all that. It took what felt like forever to figure out with visits to endless specialists and workup that left most doctors baffled. I didn't give up, even though I had been told there was nothing else to be done. I finally found the right specialty and ended up having a 3.5 hour repair done on my nerve. Then there is the 2 year recovery from that type of procedure. My point is that grit and determination DO pay off. I know it wears you out to keep at this but DO NOT GIVE UP on your body. Take a day at a time or even five minutes at a time if you have to.

Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to feel emotionally exhausted and to rest. It's okay and expected. Find ways to give yourself some peace and diversion. Dave made some great suggestions as always.

Sending more hugs,