Endo and mental health

[brizzlebird]

Hi ladies,

We spend a lot of time talking about treating the physical symptoms of Endo and little looking at the inevitable impact it has on our mental health and wellbeing over time. I've set up this fb group to support eachother and share our experiences on how Endometriosis effects our mental health and it's knock on effect on us as individuals, our work, our relationships and the lives we lead.

Do you suffer with anxiety/depression because of Endometriosis?

Do you suffer with loss of identity/self worth because you can no longer do the job/activities you used to?

Do you find it difficult to find a sense of purpose in it all?

Are you struggling to see a way forward alongside managing your symptoms of Endometriosis?

Are the treatment options of surgery or hormones effecting your mental health?

Do you feel worn down with having to advocate for yourself whilst unwell with symptoms?

Are you facing difficulties trying to conceive, having fertility treatment or coping with infertility?

Feel free to share your story, thoughts, and experiences along with any resources you have found helpful. You can post your memes, gifs, vlogs, blogs, poems, and drawings too.

The group is called Endo and MEntal health. All are welcome to join x

facebook.com/groups/2158766...

[Goldencat]

Thanks I’ve requested to join 😊

[bethm1983]

Great idea, thank you.

Also I notice you are from Bristol. I'm moving to Weston soon and wondered if you use the endo support group in Bristol? I've tried to contact them via endo uk website but had no response. Are you able to point me in the right direction by any chance please xx

[brizzlebird in reply to bethm1983]

Hey Beth it is so hard yo get a reply it took me months of trying. Jen and Sam are the Bristol group leaders you can email them on [e-mail] x

[bethm1983 in reply to brizzlebird]

Brilliant. Thank you so much! That's so helpful xxx

[ccsmith]

Fantastic thank you I feel that it has a massive impact on my day to day.

[brizzlebird in reply to ccsmith]

I think so many of us feel this way. Hope the group helps even a little x

[Holleymuzz]

I have requested x

[brizzlebird]

All are welcome to join this closed group x