Mood swing questions?

Ok I am having really bad mood swings lately. I don't know if it is due to the surgery, recent changes in my family, getting ready for my hubby to deploy again in a few months,  just alot of factors. Like today I cried alot. Granted my nephew who is like my own son left here for basic training. Has anyone else had these kinds or mood swings after surgery or is it just me and my hormones or do I need to get back on my "happy pills".  I started taking them right after hubby deployed for the first time 2 years ago and now I haven't taken them since I had surgery but if I need them again I guess I will take them. I hate to since I am so proud of being of all the meds except the thyroid pill.  I really don't think that is what it is though since I am having really bad hot flashes also. My mood just changes in the blink of an eye. HELP!! It is driving me crazy and driving my family crazy too!!!!!  Any advise that any of you can give me would help alot. Thanks!!!! Brenda

I think you may want to see your gyno.  Rule out hormone flux.  If all is well there, then consider going back on antidepressants.  i know after my surgery without the comfort of food, i was a basket case.  everything got to me.  counseling has helped alot to find other coping mechanisms to replace food.  i had no idea i relied on food so much. Hug for ya and keep us updated on what you find out.

Hi Brenda, I was say you need to go back on the happy pill or the chill pill as I call it.  Yes being off your hormone pill can cause mood swings, depression, and hot flashes.  Since I have surgical menopause, I have to stay on the chill pill for the rest of my life.  You're body has been thru a lot and not taking that one pill can really alter your moods.  See a therapist too, but get back on your happy pill and you may notice a major change in your emotions, moods, and hot flashes. After 18 months I no longer have to take my thyroid pill.  I was underactive now I am over active.  My Dr. had never seen it reverse like that.  But I am producing enough thyroid hormones now that I don't need the pill anymore.  I wish you the best.  But I would say you need to get back on the happy pill. Best to you.

 I have been going through surgery induced menopause pretty much since I had my hysteroctomy 6 years ago. I still have my ovaries they just took everything else. Before it was just hot flashes. I took hormone pills for a few months but then stopped taking them when it came out that they can increase the chances for Breast cancer. My mom had just passed away from that horriable diease and her mother had it and so did her grand mother and her uncle. I was doing nothing to increase my chances of getting it also. The happy pills I was talking about were anti depressants... Lexapro to be exact. I went to the dr and had my routine blood work done for post op and told them to check the hormone levels also and told them why. Now all I have to do is wait for the results. If it is not the hormones then I will start taking the "happy pills" again no problem. I will even go to councling if that will help. I think it is just hitting me that I have to find other ways to deal with my stress and not use the food. Plus I had to chop off all my hair over the weekend. The lady that did it gave me a cut and color I didn't want. I wanted something alittle punky but I got old lady cut and I wanted blonder but I got back to my natural color. (which I haven't been since I was 16.) I wanted blonde to sorta blend in the hair with the scalp so noone could see the bald spots. I have always had long hair and this is so much a change.... Then I broke my glasses and went to get a new script for new ones and they tell me I need bifocles..... That made me feel even older.  Just so many things going on around here on top of everything I just mentioned.   I am so sorry for ranting and venting on here. I must say I do feel better since I got that out. Thanks for listening to me rant and for your comments. Like I said beore.... You guys might not realize it because I lurk most of the time, but you guys help me more than you will ever know.  THANKS AGAIN!!!! Brenda

Do you have a group of other Army wives you are friends with?  I know that the stress of having your husband deployed is something that most on this board will not be able to relate to. I went through deployments of my dad and older brother. But when it came to my husband, I thought I was prepared and found it was a whole different feeling. If it had not been for the other Army wives, I don't know what I would have done. My hubby is a Viet Nam vet. By all means get back on the anti-depressant if you need to but find a counselor too. You need help learning how to deal with the additional stress you have in your life. Take care of you so your soldier can rest assured that you will be okay in his absence. Susan

Hi Brenda, Just wanted to say that I agree with everyone here.  Go to the dr to rule out hormones and then get back on the chill pill.  I don't leave home without mine.  LOL As for apologizing for venting, you don't have to do that, that is what a support system is for.  So come vent anytime you need to. Darlene