Hi, I thought I'd share this here. I'm having a bad day - nothing vision related actually. However, whenever I have bad days my brain likes to remind me that I'm going blind (I have RP). It makes everything feel so much harder.
I don't mean to be whiny, I'm sorry if it comes off that way. I'm just having one of those days. Thank you for reading.
eDisrturbseize7 points2y ago
We all have our bad days, hang in there
tatiemimi4 points2y ago
Sorry to hear about your bad day. You’re not being whiny, and even if you were, that’s allowed. I hope tomorrow is much better.
coarsing_batch1 points2y ago
You so don’t need to apologize. I was lucky enough to have been born without sight, so I never lost anything. But I know depression all too well, and I can’t imagine losing your site on top of already having mental struggles. There are lots of resources available, and you have loads of ears around this sub if you need people. Sorry you’re having a hard go, but good on you for reaching out. A lot of people just wouldn’t. So that takes a lot of strength. Congratulations, and horribly cliché as it sounds, this will eventually get better. It’s not going to be easy though. You are going to struggle in a while, but eventually learn to adapt. But you are grieving a loss right now, so you need to allow yourself the space to feel that grief. It is super important to mourn what you don’t have any longer. People don’t tell you that either.
Amonwilde1 points2y ago
Hope you have a better tomorrow! I have RP too and, yeah, it's a pain. But think about all the good days you've had and all the good days yet to come.
mi1ky_tea1 points2y ago
Hey, it's ok to feel that way. You're loosing your sight, of course that's tough. Vision Is a very important sense and it's how we communicate, experience and understand the world.
I hate this idea that you can't do anything about it so you might as well be positive. Screw that! You're allowed to feel as upset as you want. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
Can_Man011 points2y ago
Hang in there man.
Lightxd1 points2y ago
I have RP as well and have many of those days as well. I see them as an experience, they will pass, everything will be OK, no, not today, but eventually\~
randompersona2221 points2y ago
Would watching molly burke cheer you up? Im not blind, but she cheers me up
rannetri251 points2y ago
Hi, don’t be sorry. It’s okay and human to feel all the feelings, good and bad.
petite4eyes1 points2y ago
FWIW, I’ll say a prayer for you tonight. May God surround you with his peace.
kkolb71 points2y ago
Hugs
yourmommaisaunicorn1 points2y ago
I’m scared of my check up in December because I’ve noticed a steep decline in my field of vision since 2020 started. I already can’t drive at night, and terrified I won’t be able to drive during the day.
APJlovescats [OP]1 points2y ago
I have my check-up this month
[deleted]-2 points2y ago
I have a suggestion for you but not sure how welcome itll be. So I'll suggest this for you to look into. Melatonin and blindness. I won't tell you anymore just in case its against the rules. It'll be very interesting.
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