ENDO Messages for March, 2003: Re: All advice welcome

Re: All advice welcome

From: holly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Mar 3 04:48:10 2003

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it could be depression because of the surgery. i know that after my endo was diagnosed in november, i started getting very depressed. i think it was the fact that i have a very real disease that i have no control of and no hope for a cure.

it could also be the meds. when she sees her doctor, find out if the meds might react with the antidepressant she's already on. some meds make them more potent, others reduce the effectiveness.

also, being in constant pain is pretty depressing in itself. she may feel helpless because she might not be able to do all the things she used to do. she might want to help more with the kids, but not have the energy.

the only advice i can give is to just be there for her. hold her, comfort her, give her time.

i'm going to my family doc today to talk about the depression i've been experiencing since nov. i'm considering counseling. if her depression gets worse, perhaps you could find someone who could help. but for now, give her some time, see how she is when she is off the meds and out of pain.

hth

At Sun, 2 Mar 2003, Husband wrote: >
>This is Mr.Swanson. My wife is Amy. I am asking you ladies for some
>help. My wife had her Luna and Lap on the 21st of February. Since
>then, she is still in a good deal of pain. She has an appt with her
>doctor on Tuesday. She is on Vicodin and Ibuprofen. I am asking for
>advice about her emotional state. I think that she has slipped into a
>deep depression. Is this due to the surgery or pain medication or the
>pain itself or all of the above or is this normal for anyone that
>suffers from endometriosis? She cries a lot and I try to console her.
>She is not mean or belligerent- but she does cry through out the day and
>is very withdrawn. I want to be there for her- but I do not know how
>anymore. She does not even participate in this forum anymore. She does
>not do a lot of the things that she once enjoyed. If any of you have
>any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I want to help her. I
>want to pull her out of this depression. She is on anti-depressants and
>she is kind. I know her well though. And I know that she is sad. Any
>ideas? Sorry if I am bothering any of you. I am a guy and I cannot
>really relate to her suffering. But I do want to try my best to do my
>part, for her sake and that of our children. Thank you for your time. I
>am clueless...

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