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Please tell me it isn't true?

I just saw a vlog on Youtube & the person said that anxiety & panic attacks are a common side effect with WLS?! Please tell me this isn't so! I'm getting worked up again, sorry.

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    • gmanbat
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      Part of this, if it is true, is the "prison syndrome". When freedom suddenly returns, many new options present themselves causing anxiety. In prison choices were more or less pre-determined. Now new p

    • ShrinkingBiker
      ShrinkingBiker

      I did a lot of reading before my surgery and this the the first I am hearing about this.. If anything my anxiety have improved a lot.

    • LovinCheryl
      LovinCheryl

      I was told it may help improve anxiety. Being healthier may trigger the mind to improve endorphins. I have anxiety and panic attacks. It was bad in 2004. I still have them sometimes. I can't promise

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    Thank you Faith! I'm starting to feel a little better. I was getting a little overwhelmed there for a sec. :wacko:

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    Anyone with concernés about biopolar, have had the surgery?

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