Does anyone else struggle with Depression?

I don't know what it is...I've never struggled this hard with depression before. Sure I've experienced bouts when I think the world is too harsh bcause I'm so ginormous but since the surgery, I've struggled worse than ever. Has anyone else experienced the same thing? This is the first time I've ever just cried at the drop of a hat for long periods of time and been unable to sleep. I'm actually getting scared now.

Marcia Hi, Remember you just had major surgery. There are a little things to remember with our new, healing pouches. I think I remember Dr.G and Nancy addressing this pre-op. I think it's worth a call into the office to discuss and put your mind at ease or address as needed. Best wishes, Lisa

Hi, I've bee lurking on the boards for several weeks now and thought I'd chime in as someone who also suffers from depression. I recommend that you go see your counselor or doc to see if professional/medical intervention is necessary. After starting this new chapter of your life it would be a shame if you couldn't enjoy it. I had to sink pretty low before I sought help. Don't let yourself miss the gift you'be been given. Pray, rest, meditate, exercise, say positive affirmations and when all else fails, seek a professional. I pray for all the best for you. EW

I agree with the previous responses. You've gone through major surgery. Your body is going through a big transition. You may need to talk to a professional counselor. I've found myself having some rough days as well. Take Care, Nadine O.

Nadine, I hardly ever suffered with depression before the surgery however, two weeks after surgery,I went through the worst depression that I had ever suffered with in my life. On the messege board at that time many women had suffered with the same thing. I suffered with many nights of not sleeping, panic attacks, I had a neavous tick in both legs and crying became part of my daily routine. I doubted my reasoning in having the surgery and really felt as if I was losing my sanity. I spoke to my surgeon and told me it was an extreme change in hormones that occured after this surgery. I tried to pray my way out of it, read the Bible and even excersize my way out of it. But nothing seemed to curb the darkness the encompassed me. There was a medical cause for this depression so I decided to take medication. The medication made me into a zombie without feeling and I was sleepy all the time. Finally, I called my pastor and he told me that you overcome by the words of your testimony. I thought at the time dosen't he know that I have prayed and read the Bible why is repeating a scripture I already know. When I actually thought about what he said I realized that what "I said" would help me get through the day. So the next moring I woke up and said today is going to be a good day and this surgery is a good thing. I did this until it became reality. Just like you reprogram you diet thinking and make life style changes sometimes you need to reprogram you way of thinking about something. I truely encourage you to wake in the morning and say to yourself this is going to be a good day and make yourself believe. We get so depressed we are like a real thick cake batter and we need to take that old wooden spoon out a stir ourselves into believing that everything is going to be fine. You'll be fine... Your friend Mary Rose wls 11/15/04 344/152 at goal

Thanks so much. I really needed the encouragement. Peace and Blessings Nadine O.