Hi Kathy,

As I was reading your thread, I thought about support groups or a foundation for your illness... is there one and if not, there are packets available on starting one... that's one source of support.

Your son, I hope, will utilize the PTSD groups and support at the VA or in programs out there for free support groups, but he's better off with the VA as they can help him if medication is needed.

I found real live support groups to be my saving grace, and coming here where I've met many helpful, caring friends.

You could ask your primary care Dr. to test you for your illness, so you can get an drops or medications that help... and as Sky suggested, there are wonderful herbal tinctures and teas with natural plant and root medicine in them for the eyes... you might see an herbalist as they are cheaper in the long run.

Also, have you checked out for any clinical trials going on for your illness?

That would be a great source of care and oversight of your illness, plus it will help others, the findings... your Dr. can find out for you and as I've learned, you can do the research for yourself.

You can join other types of support groups out there, where you can make new friends and have the encouragement and understanding you need... there are many, so you can ck out what type of groups are in your local hospitals and in your community first... then see if your life is affected by the topic the group addresses, like depression, PTSD, Chronic Illness, etc.

It's the best way out of yourself and into more positive perspectives... and I especially like that in many groups, they look at living your life as fully as possible, and help each other understand their illness, it's effects, and it's uniqueness... where you may be able to stall off the effects, say, for years... or even hope for a remission... it's all a possibility, yes?

So, I am telling you these things because I have been a cancer patient, and took steps to improve my situation, and make it easier for those around me by addressing the anxiety my illness brought into my life ~ it's much better now... and the fear ~ which I have found outlets to release it... and the other unigue aspects, well, I live and learn everyday, and that is just fine and dandy with me!

I hope that you can get more info, and research your resources in your area... and I will be thinking of you in your endeavor here, and hope with you that things get better all around for everyone!

Peace and Support,
Nightbird
xoxo