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[Carlos_C]

I wouldn’t say I’m necessarily depressed what I would say Is I’m 21 years old and since the age of 12 I’ve had terrible health. When I was 12 I had Lyme disease until I was 18 as I went from doctor to doctor and no one could tell me why I was so sick until luckily I was able to one day and get the help I needed. Then when I was 20 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, even though it has a high survival rate now I have to spend the rest of my life worrying about it’s return which I have worried about everyday for the past year and a half since my surgery. Now I also have been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome. Which is caused by mold/ Lyme and your body isn’t able to clear the toxins due to a certain gene. I feel like I will never feel better at this point. I’ve been sick for the past 10 years and haven’t had a day I can remember when I felt ok. The only positive is I’m alive which I’m very very great full for. I just am very scared as I’m always sick or they are finding new things wrong with me.

[Infinite_Faith]

Hi Carlos C,

I would like to send you my thoughts of sympathy. You have been through a really rough journey. To say you don't think you have depression speaks volumes. No one would blame you. I can not imagine how tough it has been for you. That's a lot for anyone.

I can't offer you any advise. I'm sure others with more experience will post soon.

I just wanted to say hello and I hope things improve.

It can't be easy, you are brave.

Take care

IF

[Summer Rose]

Hi Carlos C

Welcome to the bb forums and thank you for sharing your story.

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry that you have experienced serious illness and that this has impacted your childhood and adolescence.

My daughter fell ill at age 13 with a serious, chronic and sometimes disabling illness called OCD. So, while I don't know you or all the details of your struggles, I do know that you have faced significant challenges and climbed mountains to survive and be here today.

There is nothing fair about who falls ill in this life and who doesn't. We have to accept the hand that life deals us and do our best to live our best lives. You should be very proud of your efforts to do this.

I think you should talk to your GP about how you are feeling. Book a double appointment, so you have plenty of time. It's really important to have the input of a medical professional to make or not make a diagnosis of depression. Then you can get a solid plan of what to do next.

I think it may also be helpful to look at joining a support group for young people who have experienced cancer or even some of the other illnesses you experience. You are not alone with your fears and it may help to meet other people who really understand what you're going through.

How does this sound to you?

Kind thoughts to you

[Carlos_C]

Thank you very much for your kind words I truely appreciate it ❤️ I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety but they advised they didn’t think I had depression. This was a while ago and it wouldn’t hurt to see them again as this could of changed definitely. I’m sorry to hear about your daughter I wish her the best it’s hard to not wonder why me but you’re definitely right you have to just deal with the cards you’ve been dealt and at the end of the day it could always be worse really. I will also definitely look in to joining a support group as well that sounds like a really good idea to speak to people who have had similar experiences. I do really appreciate you taking the time to respond so thank you 🙂

[Carlos_C]

Thank you very much for stopping by to give those kind words it means a lot. I’ve just always been a person who tries to look at the positives in life but that is getting hard now with all of these negative things impacting me but I will not let that hold me back. I do get very anxious about what the future holds me for me though but I guess that is out of my control. I worry that my girlfriend will be left alone due to me suffering a serious illness. It’s hard to not think this when my life has just been sickness after sickness but I’ll try my best to stay positive. I wish you all the best and thank you 🙂 ❤️

[Infinite_Faith]

Hi Carlos C,

Your journey is one of inspiration and courage. I mean that my friend.

Please keep sharing your thoughts when you feel the need. You have helped me.

When I read what you have been through, it changed my perspective. Here you have no choice but to battle along - you set a great example, still thinking of others. Wow!

When I compare my depression and anxiety to what you are going through at such a young age, it makes me rethink my own mindset. (I hyperventilate at the sight of a needle) One doctor told me "You're going to pass out, breath!" It was just a blood test. (I know what a baby lol) 🙂

Thanks for sharing your story.

They say that a positive mental attitude helps the build a stronger immune system. I was just reading an interesting article "The Power of Positive Thinking | Johns Hopkins Medicine." (Google search)

I hope this message helps.

IF