Lonely Eyes Blog

A year and 2 days It has been one year and 2 days since I published my first post. It has been 6 months since I last wrote. This definitely did not go as I had planned. I intended on writing consistently. That did not take place. The reason I stopped posting? Depression. Plain and simple. Period. I have unfortunately fallen into a very deep depression.

A year and 2 days

It has been one year and 2 days since I published my first post. It has been 6 months since I last wrote. This definitely did not go as I had planned. I intended on writing consistently. That did not take place. The reason I stopped posting? Depression. Plain and simple. Period.…

How do we find joy? How do we find joy & the desire to keep moving forward; when we are dealing with something negative which impacts our daily life? I’m not sure. When I find myself really down in the dumps…

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Secrets and lies; always come out………. *I am sharing this post from another blogger* Deleting messages doesn’t make things disappear. It doesn’t erase the lies, the secrets, or the betrayal that comes with it. If there’s nothing wrong, …

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Insomnia I don’t always sleep well anymore. I have to say insomnia is difficult. I want to sleep. But, for some reason my body is totally backwards. I am wide awake at night and during the day, I cras…

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No specific title; just thoughts Well, it’s the same as I have mentioned in my past few posts. I have not published much of anything in the past couple of months. I have really been struggling with the Sjogren’s; tryin…

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A suggestion of what *not* to say to someone I have written about this subject a bit; in several previous posts. However, I want to bring it up again; & share a post about communication & how it can be received by someone who is dealing with a d...

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Depression I have not posted much in well over a month. I have really been struggling mentally. Trying to stay positive while having dry eyes; hair loss; insomnia and lately exhaustion during the day. It's been ...

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Last eye appointment I meant to write about my last eye appt; but have not. I have just been in a horrible funk lately; and can't seem to get out of it. I had mentioned back in July; I was beginning to wonder if I could p...

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Rambling/update So much has been going on since July; I just have not had time to write about most of it. A couple of my reason's for beginning this blog; was "therapy" for myself & attempting to bring more awareness...

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A heavy heart I have not posted in quite a while. So much has been going on; so many emotions I've been trying to juggle & balance. My mama heart is hurting this week. My youngest has left for school. I am so happy...

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Lipiflow & IPL I've been researching possible treatments which could help me in some way. 2 treatments which have come up are Lipiflow & IPL. I've read some posts from people with Sjogren's using these treatments. B...

#sjogrens #dryeyetreatments #dryeyedisease #silentdisease #autoimmune

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Sunsets I'm looking out my window & the sun is a gorgeous golden ball right now. We had storms earlier this evening. The clouds cleared & the sun is shining through the mountains. The rays are coming through ...

#dryeyedisease #autoimmunedisease #sjogrens #silentdisease #mentalhealth #depression #dryeyes #sjogrenssyndrome

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The Mirror Something else dry eye disease takes from so many of us; Confidence. Self Esteem. Feeling attractive. Feeling pretty. Feeling as if we look "well enough" to even be out in public. I absolutely loathe ...

#dryeyes #dryeyedisease #sjogrens #autoimmune #silentdisease #blogger #mentalhealth #depression #sjogrenssyndrome #autoimmunedisease

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Autologous serum eye drops or PRP? *I wrote this a couple of days ago & have not had time to publish* I am frustrated beyond belief. I have made several posts; about using the "PRP" eye drops. I was even beginning to have *some* hope; ...

#dryeyedisease #sjogrens #silentdisease #autoimmune #PRP #prptherapy #eyedrops #dryeyes #mentalhealth #chronicdisease #blogger

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Shopping Another activity most take for granted "shopping". When I say shopping; I am not just referring to clothes. I mean; any kind of shopping. This is something else I can no longer do at my own leisure. I...

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#sjogrens #dryeyedisease #dryeyes #autoimmune #silentdisease #mentalhealth #dailylife #chronicdisease #depression

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Travel & Vacations Travel? vacation? Something else I have not been able to enjoy since prior to 2021 when my nightmare began. I have been on "small" trips since my dry eye disease developed. They have been attending th...

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Friends & Activities Something else I have lost due to Sjogren's; friendships. During 2021 "friends" who I would previously see or talk with on a regular basis; had already somewhat changed. Due to everything which went o...

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Everyday routine; gone I mentioned in my previous post; I have decided to write about what I have personally "lost" from this disease. Not to be depressing or have sympathy. But, to help bring awareness to others who may be...

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Lonely lives I wonder; do people understand how lonely having a chronic illness, chronic ailment, autoimmune disease, or a "silent illness" can be for those of us living it? Whether it be our friends, extended fam...

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Drops/eye update Just a brief update; yesterday was a rough day for my eyes. It is disappointing. Over the past few weeks; while using my drops; my eyes have been a "tad" improved. I haven't had as many days of consis...

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Suffocating I've realized over the past 3 years; how overwhelming having your own health issues; added onto your "life" which was already in existence; can be. Today has been one of those days; where I am just ex...

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Coincidence? I spoke with a friend today; who also has health issues. We had not touched base in awhile. It was time for our usual "catch up session" on the phone. We were sharing life updates, status updates on o...

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Sjogren’s, morning & night struggles? Does anyone with Sjogren's struggle in the morning? Or feel as if your body needs a certain amount of time to "wake up" in order to function for the day? What about being a night owl; even when you do...

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One of those days, part 3 I realized I stopped making the 4th of July cake; because the boys had grown up. Life got in the way. Interests changed. They changed. Then I began to think about how back then; I had no idea how luck...

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One of those days; part 2 After we were going over his housing choices, dates, deadlines etc. I made dinner; feeling happy for him and trying not to think about my mixed feelings of joy and sadness. After dinner; I needed some...

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One of those days Do you ever have a day when it's hard to just "snap" out of it? When you do not want to be depressed or sad; but your mood doesn't improve? What about a day where out of nowhere your mental mood chang...

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Hats I mentioned in a previous post; I would write more about "hats". I do not enjoy wearing a hat. Why? Because I have had to wear one on probably 99% of my "public" outings since the onset of my dry eyes...

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Update on drops Just want to post an update on the drops; since I have been using them since last Wednesday. The good news is; no adverse side affects. It is worth noting; Wednesday; Thursday and Friday; after I woul...

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It is a big deal After reading the thread I discussed in my last post; I began to reflect on numerous situations over the past 3 years; when I had to be with people; I didn't feel like being around; and I had to be ou...

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