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So back in 2019 I lost my mother to cancer she had an awful death it breaks my heart thinking about it. Then in 2020 I lost a little old lady who I cared for she was 99 she just missed her 100 I was gutted .. then I lost some friends unexpectedly. Then in 2022 I lost my mother in law who I was also caring for.
My heart broke again when I lost more friends in 2022 then I lost my father which was a shock. Then two years later on my dad's birthday we lost my step mother. And even up to present day we as a family are still losing friends and family ...
Since all this my husband have a hip replacement, and that's when I experienced my nervous breakdown. I worry about my family, my girls and my grandchildren.
Lisa is my first born she is currently struggling with an underactive thyroid and is struggling with fatigue. Chelsea my middle born is currently struggling from unclear colitis and without leaving her home. And then there's my baby Darcey who suffers from fatigue and stress ... plus my husband and I are totally and fully awake as what's going on in this dark evil world ... the
I have to be well for my family to protect them.
I am so very sorry for all your losses,
. I lost several family member at once a few years ago, two of whom I care for. Most were at that age when death is expected, but my sister was only 53. It's hard. I know, especially when it feels like the world around us is spinning out of control.
Is your daughter being treated for her underactive thyroid? Both Graves' and Hashimoto's disease run in my family. A diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but most people can live perfectly normal lives with medication. I hope your daughter reaches that point and that her thyroid disease does not stop her from living life fully.
I also hope Chelsea eventually gets a more definitive diagnosis and gets the treatment she needs and deserves. Has she suffered with symptoms long?
Has your youngest talked to her doctor about her fatigue? Deficiencies in vitamin D, B vitamins, folic acid and iron can all cause extreme fatigue, but are easily treated. Thyroid disease can cause fatigue as well. So, it's really important to get check out, if she hasn't done so already.
Has your husband recovered well from his hip replacement? My husband had a rough road with his, but it's been almost two years now and he is doing really well. He is in far less pain than he was before hip replacement.
It's incredibly stressful when our children are hurting. It can leave us feeling helpless, but your girls are young and they are seeking treatment. Most of us develop some kind of chronic issue as we move through our 30s, 40s and beyond, but that doesn't mean we'll soon be disabled. Most often, we simply need to address those issues and adjust.
Many people can make it through a few of these situations with manageable impacts on our mental health, but you have been hit with it all at once. If you haven't done so already, it might be wise to reach out to your doctor about your anxiety and get some help. Hopefully, if you address the anxiety, you'll be able to sleep again.
Please know that we're here for you whenever you need us. Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)
