tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462912963754323178.post6898728869769905298..comments2008-09-13T08:59:42.166-07:00Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10400029304633142696noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462912963754323178.post-14810917518284366792008-09-13T08:59:00.000-07:002008-09-13T08:59:00.000-07:00Hi Jeanette,<BR/><BR/>If your friend is suffering from depression she needs to seek treatment for that in addition to treating her RA. I would encourage her to talk to her doctor, either her primary doctor or her rheumatologist. It's common I am sure, to feel depressed and to suffer from clinical depression when going through what she is going through, but depression itself causes pain so she has more than just RA pain to deal with.<BR/><BR/>If you can, try to be there for her to talk to and find some way to make her smile or laugh, and get her mind off of her troubles for a while. That might be the best thing you can do for her.<BR/><BR/>I think the best thing I've received is an understanding ear and a great big hug.<BR/><BR/>JennieJenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594932397046546295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462912963754323178.post-3148917556743003302008-09-13T08:37:00.000-07:002008-09-13T08:37:00.000-07:00Hi,<BR/> I have a dear friend who has been living with RA for over 20 years. <BR/> She was in great shape until this past year. She is suffering from depression, because of the pain.<BR/> She has monthly infusions, but they seem to be wearing off earlier each month.<BR/> I wish I could take her pain away from her, but I know I cannot. What do you recieve from others that makes you feel comforted when the pain is too much to bear?<BR/> Much thanks,<BR/> JeanetteMom26childrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218226918121229676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462912963754323178.post-1746169176991672732008-09-10T06:11:00.000-07:002008-09-10T06:11:00.000-07:00Glad to hear you had a good day.Seeking Solacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462912963754323178.post-54900723298459913112008-09-10T05:57:00.000-07:002008-09-10T05:57:00.000-07:00Congratulations on a good day (Wow!Even with a storm) and for appreciating the important things in life such as our little ones. <BR/>CathyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.com