Bubbles's Profile
- Sex: Female
- Age: 37
- Location:
33990
Issues Bubbles is Interested In
- Epilepsy - Sad to say I have been in denial of my Epilepsy for years. My parents taught me to be ashamed of it and to hide and lie about it. When I was a single mom I couldn't report my seizures to a doctor because I had no one to help me. How can I raise kids without a job or a drivers license? I just prayed and lived on faith. Now that I am married I can finally face my fears and "come out of the closet". It is liberating. Now I just need to somehow get my husband to understand and not feel like I'm going to be a burden to him. He always admired my independant spirit. I can tell he's tired of my health problems. I have to hide them to some degree. I don't want him to walk out on me like the others.
- Fibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia has been crippling for me. Somedays I can't even get out of bed. My feet hit the floor and I colapse to my knees. That's how I know it's going to be a bad day. The pain is exhausting. It's hard to explain it to others. It's like trying to discribe a headache to someone who has never had one. I pray they find a cure soon. I don't want to feel like this for the rest of my life.
- Osteoarthritis - I have osteoarthritis in my hips and lower back. Somedays I can't walk. It has defantly slowed me down. I look like I'm 25 but I move like I'm 90. I miss the bounce I used to have in my step. The only bright side is I get to park in the handicap spaces now. But then living in Florida...it's not easy finding a handicap space with all the cotton tops hogging them.
- Depression - My depression comes from trying to deal with all my health issues. I keep saying..."this is NOT me" I'm independant, I'm a multi-tasker, I'm a get the job done girl. I've done everything from fixing my own cars to installing new plumbing. I never needed anyones help. Now I'm forced to depend on others. It's so humiliating.
Bubbles's Story
Epilepsy,Fibromyalgia,OA. What next? There are no support groups or help for someone with Epilepsy in my tiny town. I'm feeling very alone and misunderstood. My husband thinks it's something I can just get over by taking a pill. I just lost my job and my insurance. Not sure how I'm going to survive.
Bubbles's Blogs
Bubbles has 4 blogs. [view all]
- Divorce - Sun, February 10, 2008 - [view]
Ok, maybe a divorce would be a better solution. I can move away and start over again. - Suicidal - Fri, February 08, 2008 - [view]
I have an awesome car in the garage. just want to fall asleep in it forever. What a nice way to go,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, - Smart Kids - Mon, February 04, 2008 - [view]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWeYN9DdyXU - Help Found - Mon, February 04, 2008 - [view]
I'm so relieved and feeling hopeful. I just found an Epliepsy Center close by. I'm waiting until 8 so I can call and see if they can help me. I just need and EEG and help buying my medications. I've been praying about this all weekend. This morning it was like God opened the door for me. Thank you Jesus!