will my depression disappear

hi. me again. with surgery around the corner, i don't feel as excited as i should be and i chalk it up to me being depressed. i have been feeling very blue lately. it's been very difficult for me to even get out of bed in the morning and come to work. when i'm home, i feel a little bit better but when i come to work it's just painful emotionally. is this normal? i'm sure this will pass.

Hang in there Deirdre. Depression is a powerful illness. If you are seeing someone for it, continue. If not, find someone and get treatment. I have been treated for depression off and on most of my 55 years. No one can say that your depression will go away. They say most likely, not. But, they also say that you gain many other positive emotions and feelings, that it actually helps. I am 1 month post OP and I am still on my antidepressants. I still have blue days, but I have a stronger will to carry on now that I know I have at least a chance of "normalty". So please, if you aren't seeking help....please do. Especially now. And if you are, speak to your Therapist about how you are now feeling. All my best, Peg G.

hey. thanks. i have been on antidepressants for about 20 years now. i don't really think they do a whole lot of good anyway. i know this "deep blue" feeling will pass, but while i'm in it.....it's horrible. i just want to go home and lay on my bed! i don't expect that my depression will "go away" all together either. what i am hoping for with this surgery is that some of my depression will be "lifted" and that i will fill my "head hunger" for something other than food. like taking walks. my expections are not high at all because i don't want to be upset if their not met. what i am hoping for is that i will "feel" better. that's all.

It might be worth revisiting the medication you are on with your doc. If she has been ordering the same thing all these years maybe one of the newer meds that are out there would offer a better solution. I'll be wishing that things get better for you. Hugs, Cher

Oh Deirdre I feel the same way. I havent gotten out of bed once today...and yesterday I only did for a few minutes- its pretty pathetic. I dont know if I would call what Im feeling depression but I guess it meets all the classic symptoms- maybe its just because we are in waiting for our surgery dates to come. Im jealous of you because yours is the day before mine haha. But I know what you mean and hopefully it will pass for the both of us. Keep me posted on how your feeling, we are pals and Im here for ya.

Deirdre, I know of what you speak. Not wanting to get out of bed, being happier at home etc. Please seek help, talk, keep fighting. Get a medication consult if you need to but definitely don't let this go untreated by someone. We're with you. I was told weight loss may not cure my depression so don't count on it. I think my weight is a symptom not the cause... Hang in there.