Depression from Endo

[Starry]

Hello all. I have fallen in to a full on depressive episode . I guess it is related to feeling perpetually so ill and exhausted that i have lost my lifestyle and not seeing much hope at all of getting any better. What have other ladies done to help cope with the mental health impact of this condition?

[tmc182]

Have you tried exercise, or another hobby maybe something with other people. Personally I enjoy cycling, sometimes I feel too down in the dumps or in pain to pick myself up and head out, but when I do it's so worth the effort, me, my bike, a quiet country road, hopefully a gentle breeze and sunshine makes me feel better just thinking about it. Hope you find something that helps.

[fionapaterson]

I know how you feel. I have had episodes when i felt like there was no way out. I agree with trying not to let it take over your life-easier said than done i know-and trying to take your mind off it via hobbies and exercise. You could also try counseling. I did and found it really useful. I felt like my whole life was endo but my counsellor suggested I keep a pain diary to show me that it wasn't my whole life.

Good luck x

[Joannaf1990]

I get these every month and worse as the months go on. Running helps me so much also having an amazing friend I can say anything to and let off steam too. These are the only things that help. I've tried antidepressants but would rather not have them as it just masks it also they do not help at all. I really feel for you it's awful feeling this way xx

[Loulou24]

I have depression as well as endo. It only came on in the past few months. I go for short walks and am on anti-depressants. I also self-referred to the county mental health team and am on a waiting list for cognitive behaviour therapy with possible counselling after. I also fond self-help books helped with my thinking esp the "for Dummies" series. I got some from the local library. The mental health team also sent me some booklets to work through as well. They really helped so that when I start to feel really down I can start to put strategies into place. I also found talking to my friends and family helped so that they know what signs to look out for when I start on my spiral into the blues. Good luck x

[Princessyaz26]

I am very down and it seems to take forever to recover, recently had laprascopy and very frustrated and only walking as my exercise, but when I'm ok I find running with music is the best and really makes me feel good, I have a doctor/psychiatrist that I speak to that helps too, I recommend getting a councilor too like one of the other girls said, it helps, I actually felt so bad that left Switzerland where I live to spend time with my family which my doctor said would be a good idea, maybe self help books would help too? I did got offered anti depressants but the doctor and I agreed to give it time and let hormones balance out a bit first... I believe if you can exercise it's the next medicine! Hope it helps you xx

[Princessyaz26 in reply to Princessyaz26]

I meant to say exercise is the best medicine not next

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Medication isn't the only option when it comes to depression, although for my friend it worked for her but she also has chemical depression.

Chronic pain and illness go hand in hand with depression too, which is really sad, since we already have so much to deal with and then it turns into a spiral of confusion.

Have you considered going to therapy? Or to a pain manegment group?

I've joined a pain manegment group with teens at my hospital, we have a support group then if we want we can go talk to the psychiatrist there too.

Although exercise helps its important for you to see a pelvic floor physiotheprist first, since they can come up with a regime that won't bother your symptoms.

Running made me bleed heavily on the mini pill. But everyone's body is also different.

You could also try meditation, just find a guided meditation video and see how it goes, I know it's not for all people.