So the doctor says I'm not eating enough

So basically he's saying my stomach is empty and has nothing to digest and it's making my ulcer worse.

So he put me on sucralfate 3 times a day along with the Omeprazole in the morning and famotidine at night

But the big thing is I have to eat more. Easier said than done. Joel said he's not leaving for work until I eat breakfast and is going to text me or call me during lunch to make sure I at least drink a protein shake.
My daughter said she's going to text me as well.

I really feel stupid. I mean I just need to eat but I don't. I feel hungry but I ignore it and forget about it.

Joel said if that doesn't work he's getting the boys phones so they can start texting me as well

Ugh this is so frustrating

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Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

I understand the frustration 🥹
Im just glad your family is so supportive 🙏🏼 it makes things much more easier.

Cigarguy101 · M

@Friendlyperson it does but am just tired of loosing this battle

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Cigarguy101 You are not losing. You are struggling to win, and that takes immense strength. This strength should be considered a win on its own. And by all means, the fact that you are still moving forward despite all these adversities is a winning situation. 💪😊

I am really thinking that, it is not just some words of comfort.

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Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Cigarguy101 You are blaming yourself for something you can't control.
I read in a later post of yours that Joel understood you and was supportive of you. That's wonderful. You deserve that support I promise. You are doing your best. Don't underestimate your efforts

Cigarguy101 · M

@Friendlyperson you are right. I just feel like at times I running in a circle. I'll have days where I eat just fine. But it's the days I'm stressed or anxious and I'm having lots of tics, those are the days I don't eat much, don't sleep. I just feel like I'm never going to be better.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Cigarguy101 Oh, having this idea of hopelessness is so stressful. Is this getting better though? With treatment and support? Like are the episodes getting far in between?

Cigarguy101 · M

@Friendlyperson my tics are bad I have sometimes 30 or more a hour. I even have them in my sleep. I have a new neurologist. One that is willing to help me. We are going to start using CBIT next week. She is also looking into starting me on some meds that could help if the CBIT doesn't seem to help. It's going to take time though but it's a start. She thinks and I agree that if we can lessen my tics my anxiety and ocd will not be as bad

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Cigarguy101 Well then now you are starting a new treatment plan.
So this is a thread of hope
And you should be proud of yourself for getting to this point with this struggle.
This is inspiring. Keep the effort and you shall be rewarded.

Cigarguy101 · M

@Friendlyperson you are right and deep down I know this, I just feel hopeless when I get like this. I will be ok once I get some sleep. I've been up over 48 hours now. Even my sleeping pills didn't work last night.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Cigarguy101 Lack of sleep also wrecks your thoughts and ogic and messes with emotions, regardless of any MH issue.
I wish you get some well deserved rest 🙏🏼