Does anyone besides me suffer from periodic bouts of depression? I have scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)?

I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis & Sarcoidosis;My lungs are affected (wheezing and shortness of breath), my mouth is much smaller, but generally, I feel pretty good because I know that God is caring for me.

I think I'd be depressed too if I had your condition.

Try to maybe find a support group of other people with similar conditions.

It's interesting that you mention God though. I can't understand how a loving, caring God could allow people to suffer like that. My only choice is to either believe in an uncaring, indifferent God, or not to believe in one at all.

Everyone has periodic bouts of depression
hi. i have scleroderma as well and have dealt with depression. what got me through it was my family(my parents are amazing) and my faith. i keep praying and remember that god does not let us suffer through anything we can not carry. i put verses on my bedroom wall that would encourage me. For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds," says the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)
is one of my fave verses. john hagee also a CD (link below) with healing verses. it helped me alot to hear the word of god and know that i was not alone in this battle.

and lastly, i suggest reading a book i have provided a link to. http://www.amazon.com/new-arthritis-brea...

i myself am undergoing this treatment and i have seen drastic results. i do not want to push anything on you but want you to know you are not alone. this disease is not a forgiving one and you are in my prayers. please email if you have questions.

http://www.jhm.org/catalog/detail.asp?co...