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Originally Posted by Lynn09
I know I possess the skills, but the drag of such massive doses of antihistamines, the headaches, rashes, fevers, intestinal obstructions, infections, PTSD, and depression have me pinned to the floor. I don't want to give up, but I feel like a blade of grass fighting a mountain. Friends, please tell me that I am intelligent enough, skilled enough, and strong enough to do this on my own if I must... [formatting emphases mine - Rohag]
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Hi, Lynn!
If you haven't already done so, save this post as a separate file on your computer. I think it's the most complete statement of your situation I've seen. Here's a
formatted link to your above account as a stand-alone post if you need to copy/paste it anywhere.
Continue to document everything - every doctor, person, time, date, location, word.
I have no doubt, Lynn, that you ARE intelligent, skilled, and strong. As you say, though, you "feel like a blade of grass fighting a mountain," and I believe you ARE a blade of grass fighting a mountain. You need healthy, expert assistance in this fight. Your physical and emotional states just about require you to enlist support in order to increase your chances of success and guard your sanity. Catherine2's suggestion of the ACLU is excellent (
ACLU Disability Rights Home Page), and other agencies might be willing and able to help as well - check out
211.org. For your own sake, don't take this on alone.
As far as depression by itself goes, you possess far more combative fire than I do! Your psychic reserves are immense. Nevertheless, we're here to support you as best we can, realizing you are among the most supportive members of this community.
Thank you, Lynn. Keep fighting and keep us informed.
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mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.