Sadness/depression?😩

[Bb53]

How many of you post stroke have depression:low mood?i feel so tired and exhausted daily fatigue gets me down?i feel sad and nothing brings me joy?yet I've got such a lot of great things going on.im sick of my myself and constant miserable face!!! Sorry to post xx

[spider555]

Counselling/meds

Fresh air, acupuncture, hydrotherapy etc

[hazyjane77]

Hi Bb. This could explain the fatigue you’ve mentioned being so intense. Stroke/TBI can cause extreme fatigue, but add on depression and it’s way worse.

I had depression/anxiety before stroke, but they definitely got worse with then developing PTSD. I think it’s quite common. I hope you can get some more support.

[Bb53 in reply to hazyjane77]

Thanks 🙏 jane been very low today.been in bed feeling miserable having counselling next week.going to have a bath and put my candles on.trying vitamins and meditation but I need an antidepressant but won't take one so it's my own fault.felt so detached when I took them before my stroke numb in fact.have a good weekend.😇Xxx

[hazyjane77 in reply to Bb53]

Sorry today isn’t a good day 😔 I too felt similarly with antidepressants and continue to refuse them. It’d be one thing if I’d felt them help, but none of the SSRIs worked for me. I either got numb or worse, more anxious 😟 I have to take meds for epilepsy and pain too so I’m not the norm. I know many people for whom they worked. Might just be we haven’t had the right one prescribed? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Take care and know if you need a buddy for support, I’m here.

[Bb53 in reply to hazyjane77]

You are so lovely 😊 thanks xxx

[hazyjane77 in reply to Bb53]

Hope you have a peaceful and happy weekend 🙏🏼

[Rosiek90 in reply to hazyjane77]

I agree, depression has been a throng factor in my life since suffering a stroke but the last several years the anxiety is overwhelming. I started using calms recently and think it takes the edge off. Maybe try those for bad days?

[Bb53 in reply to Rosiek90]

Thanks will try the kalms just want to have the odd happy day 😇🌈.read your posts my god you are brave going to follow you as lots of interesting posts.mind you Rosie I'm warning you I can moan so ignore me !!!! Have a good weekend 🤗X

[Wittycjt in reply to Rosiek90]

What are calms?

[Rosiek90 in reply to Wittycjt]

A herbal anxiety supplement

[Wittycjt in reply to Rosiek90]

Is there another name for them, the calms?

[Hanthorpe in reply to Wittycjt]

They are called Kalms x

[Wittycjt in reply to Wittycjt]

It is magnesium, I believe 255mg

[Rosiek90]

Hahaha I was just going to mention I am pretty boring. I haven't posted on two months. 😂

I know the anxiety and depression feels crap and unfortunately i have had to try and learn to live with it. Different coping methods.

Try an app called "headspace" too which is a short daily meditation and "iWorry" is an app for anxiety. Studies have shown that if you have a worry and you write it down, it reduces the worry drastically because you brain doesn't feel like it has to keep reminding you. 👍 I hope that helps

[Bb53 in reply to Rosiek90]

I've got headspace but will try the I worry mind u me writing it down it would be a full side of A4 in 5 mins hee hee 😜!! Happy days acceptance is the key but I do miss my old life !!!big hugs to u 🤗Xxx

[Wittycjt in reply to Rosiek90]

This sounds like a good idea. I used to keep a journal, I’m going to try this again, thanks for the reminder, Cindy

[TonyToo]

Why apologise? You've every right to moan if you feel like it.

What do you want to talk about?

[MMD16]

Hi Bb53 Yes to all the above. I did go through a very tough time and found no pleasure in anything for a long time. I really thought my family would be better off without me. I seeked counselling and it has helped along with more excercise and doing all the things I enjoy doing and not feeling guilty for taking time out for me! I really had to say to myself the L'oreal slogan because I am worth it! My self worth was at its lowest and I grieved for the old me. I find I occasionally feel low but do something I know will help me to move on from that mood. Being as proactive as you can to make your life as good as it can be is so important.

You get all the help you can to make you feel more optimistic and happier in life, you do deserve that. Fatigue is a very difficult thing to deal with but listen to your body and rest when you can even if it's a short while. I hope you can do something for you and move forward to deal with all this. It does take energy and sometimes you have days that you cannot do things that require much thought or energy but give yourself a break! You are important and deserve time, support and empathy to recover.

Be strong!

[2stroke]

Its no joke is it.

[kiki1952]

I am the same I am in a bad depression state that I can't get out of, been like this since the stroke 10 months ago.

Keith.

[2stroke]

Bb53

know exactly how you feel,information stated stroke side effect=depression.

horrible thing to experience,but i think we all get it.have had bereavement so really down.

Not a good time of the year,hard to be cheerfull.

[2stroke]

Bb53

With you on so many levels Bb53.

[Sheepdogs]

Hi Bb53,

I know this is a while after your post but I hope things have improved for you now.

I suffered from depression after my stroke and I would cry for no reason, hate myself, hate people (I know that is a very unkind thought but was out of my control at the time) and generally wanted to be a hermit and hide from the world.

Eventually I did agree to take anti depressants and at 1st they didnt seem to do much at all and I still felt rotten.

Got them changed after a while and eventually started to feel a bit better. After 12 months I weaned off them and managing ok. So maybe you should think about giving them a try but they do take a while to work they are not an instant fix. I still have some bad days but.... I pull through. You can do it 🖒

[Bb53 in reply to Sheepdogs]

Hi thanks for your post ,feel a little better.acceptance is the key miss the old me but starting to get used to the new me 😊Spring is here and getting in my garden 🌷Helps a lot .have a good weekend x