Sadness & the sleeve

[makingithappen 5]

I am 4 weeks post op and going through the same thing...I though my anxiety/depression was under control. Unfortunately I feel it coming back with a vengeance and it really scares me.

[tomi71 581]

I am 4 weeks post op and going through the same thing...I though my anxiety/depression was under control. Unfortunately I feel it coming back with a vengeance and it really scares me.

Are you seeing someone about it? It is probably a good idea to. I am sorry you are going through this because it really sucks and zaps all motivation and energy. Try to take each day at a time. Feel better and focus on the reason why you took this step...to get healthy. We must also take care of our minds too otherwise we can never truest be healthy.

[makingithappen 5]

Thanks for the reply. I actually reached out to someone today. I am determined to get this all under control. I appreciate the support:)

[kimmeesue 41]

I had PTSD with a ton of depression and anxiety. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend a book called The Mood Cure by Julia Ross. Through years of therapy I was able to function in the world. It wasn't until I started the therapy in the book that I became a happy person. Three months later I was a totally different person. The amino acid therapy actually changes your brain's ability to experience positive emotions. I wish I had the book 30 years ago and saved myself a lot of pain. I was very skeptical at first so I got the book at the library and bought the smallest bottles of aminos I could find. It took about 3 days and I was sold on it...things changed THAT fast!

Wow! Am I ever glad that I read your post. I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was about 9 years old and have been on every medication known to man. I have found the medication combination that has worked for me for some time and I see a therapist on a regular basis. I am a therapist myself which means I tend to spend way too much time in my own head over analyzing everything. But I am going to find this book and see what it can do for me. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

I take Xanax and Wellbutrin too. I have not noticed a huge difference post surgery. Those and my Vitamins are the only Meds I take. You are not alone. Mostly my job causes me the anxiety and depression. I truly am convinced after I retire I will no longer need either of them.

[tomi71 581]

Me too. I am looking for a new job. I teach high school and can't take it much more. I like my students but I want to teach college full time.

[Jovie62 135]

I have a lot of anxiety and depression also. Anxiety Meds after surgery had to be split up into smaller pills so I could take them. Life gets difficult at times but remember we are all here together and just breathe you're not alone.

[tomi71 581]

It's a sucky feeling and as much as I hate to say it, I am glad for ant-anxiety meds. I am finding I need them less and less with my daily anti-depressant and now that I am taking much better care of myself but not a day goes by when I don't get that anxiety knot. I hate it, hate it, hate it.