Depression and RA

Hello @achy38‍,

I definitely understand where you are coming from. RA is not something easy to deal with. Are you seeking medial help for the depression? I know when I first began to realize I was not going to be able to do the things I used to be able to do, it was a very difficult realization and I too hit depression.

I found being around family and those supportive of me really helped. Are you in discomfort from the RA or is just a lack of flexibility/ache that prohibits you from being able to do the things you used to do?

I know on my end, I have pain in hands and feet, but I have spoken to others who say their pain is minimal, but they are just depressed about the limitations because of the deformity and lack of flexibility in their joints. 

Why haven't you applied for disability?  It sounds like it has made it very difficult for you to perform your job and has affected your income.  

@Kerri4‍, it is porbably more of a pride thing, but I did not want to apply because it is hard telling yourself you cannot work anymore. However, as more and more people have asked me this, I am in the process of applying. I have a son that is finishing law school and is going to help me out with the process. It is not easy not working - sounds weird.