Anyone able to just pretend theyre not sick with this for a time? I know its hard my body is a wreck, mentally zoned out, bones ache, sexual dysfunction, testical pain, severe muscle wastage. But Im not constantly aware of all symptoms all of the time. Seems like today I got some coffee, made some jokes at work and carried on like nothing is wrong. Maybe if I had never heard of PFS, but still had these symptoms things would be better mentally. This may be a useless post but I think this may be one of my only ways to try to adapt. Like if someone had diagnosed me with some rare disease and said I may come out of it or may not. I think atleast I would try to make the best out of it and not beat myself up for putting myself in this hellish position. But its the damn mental inability to feel good. I mean the coffee may have just helped for a while. Who knows. Ive been fighting docs and family members who say its in my head. Well, they are WRONG, but I may just try to take their advice for a while.
I admire this thinking, and I do my best to do the same. But the longer you live with the condition, the harder it can be to go about life as usual. And with me (and many others), the mental state can get worse, making it even more difficult to pretend it’s not real.
I know what you mean. I meditated and felt relaxed last night. Then I woke up at like 3 am with instant panic and the out of body feeling. Made me want to come out of my skin. Sometimes theres things you can do, but somtimes it controls you I guess. GAhh this sucks! I feel like this only happens in nightmares or movies for Christs Sake.
Getting used to pfs is the worst thing can ever happen to us, we must not accept it.
Yea I agree. But I havent given this website a break since this happened. I havent been able to judge my mental state/anxiety without telling myself that Im already doomed to be slow/emotionless/depressed. So I could just be having a good day here. But I will spend this weekend with family, work outside, eat when hungry, relax, and try so hard not to think about it too much. Idk if it will make a difference Ill see.
It absolutely can help. I recommend you do that. I have definitely had periods where I have escaped this mess, and it usually requires me to stay busy and not visit the site. The key is staying distracted. Enjoy your weekend man.