Fatigue and Sadness

By momof1

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Last updated: October 2022

Lately I've felt so fatigued (my fault, I push myself to be "normal"), and then the sadness comes. Does anyone else cry for no apparent reason? I do. Almost every day.

I cry because I'm in so much pain, more and more every day. Yet, I push. Then, I suffer.

I cry for absolutely no reason sometimes. What is wrong with me?

Sorry, feeling a pity party coming on....need some good music, balloons, etc....lol.

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James Hollens Moderator
Hey <inline-mention username="momof1" user-id="4172513"/> Firstly I just wanted to say that there is definitely nothing wrong with you! I think all of us who suffer with this awful condition can relate to these emotions. It is mentally draining having to put up with all of the pain and the fatigue every day, we are bound to have down days like these - I know I get my fair share of them too! I guess it is all about finding ways to manage the physical and mental implications of AS. So I hope you did treat yourself to some balloons and music to cheer yourself up! How are things going with you at the moment? Sending love and positive vibes your way, James (Community Member)
CommunityMember369ae9 Member
In my humble experience, nobody cries for no reason. Tears actually support serotonin. Sometimes we cry because we can't see our hurt but our bodies recognize our pain. Be gentle with you yourself my friend. Wushing you healing and peace.
1. Nicky-Flikas-aks Moderator
 This is so true about our tears. It's a way of letting what we feel out and nothing wrong with that. How are you feeling today? Warm hugs, Nicky (Team Member)
The teadrinker Member
Hello momof1 About a year ago i found myself crying for no apparent reason, I couldn't understand why I'd just well up, I spoke to my doctor who said it was clinical depression and prescribed me with antidepressants, she told me that although you "brave" it out, it does where you down, our disabilities are sometimes difficult to live with, the pills do work, but also have a safety net of people around you to talk about your feelings, that helps me even more. Best of luck Mark
Nicky-Flikas-aks Moderator
Hi <inline-mention username="momof1" user-id="2396995"/>, I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way. I know this feeling on everything you described so very well. When everything gets too much and all you can do is let it out with a cry or more. I want you to know you are not alone. By reading this, you made me feel less alone. I do this almost every day. It's a way of letting everything I feel out. It can get a lot for us at times. I am sending you strength your way for better days to come a head. Thinking of you!!! Nicky (Team Member)
CommunityMembera0d670 Member
I cry when I am over tired, in a lot of pain, when the weather is killing me, and when I needed to put my feet up an hour ago with a nut butter rice cake and some berries. Make sure that your needs are met every day. It helps.
1. Nicky-Flikas-aks Moderator
 Hi @CommunityMembera0d670, How are you feeling today? I wanted to reach out once I read your message and how I can relate. I thought I was the only one that would cry often, once everything got too much. I do this as well often when I am in a lot of pain and gets too much. Sending you hugs and hoping your day is going well today. Nicky (Team Member)

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