Hi lovelies,
Just wondering if anyone’s mental health took a decline after having your laparoscopy, I suffer with severe anxiety anyway but since having my op I feel so low, so upset and anxious all the time. I’m such a busy and active person so it’s not easy just sitting around but I know it’s the best for my body, I’m just struggling with things mentally.
Joely 
Hi there, sorry your not feeling the best after your surgery.
I totally understand feeling anxious and low from not being able to move and do what you please while resting up.
It's hard being in a place of having to stop when your used to moving around and doing things.
So here is what I like to do when I'm in these situations. I find some kind of art and craft project. It keeps my brain occupied and normally it's a new skill so I'm learning keeping my brain ticking over. I find this really helps as I feel like I'm doing things without having to move 😊
I usually just buy a kit off of the internet so I have a sense of accomplishment as it's finite. The last one was one of those cute wooden cafe models you stick together. Alot of fun and is nice on the shelf though I will probably get rid of it at some point if it no longer brings me joy.
I also watch a film or TV series that I have been wanting to watch or is really nostalgic. Great distractions and make me feel things instead of my brain getting all anxious.
Sometimes I just do a little tlc at home spa day kinda of things with the face masks and maybe paint my nails.
Honestly it needs to be something you will find interesting and enjoy. Whatever that could be, use this time for yourself. I tell myself - be a little selfish and indulgent you deserve it.
I know it might sound a bit odd but I have been disabled for almost 10 years now and was housebound for the first few years so it comes from a place of relearning who I am and what I actually want that's within my reach.
Anyway I hope it helps. 😊 And I hope your recovery goes well
Feel like I could have written this after my last lap! About to have my 2nd and really worried about feeling low. I miss running so so much! Hope you're feeling ok and have some good support around you and people you can talk to? Sorry no advice, just want to let you know you're not alone ❤️❤️❤️
Hi,
I struggled with my mood and emotions post op too. I have anxiety and depression and I was not in a good place for about 2-3 weeks post op but then did start to feel better and now almost 8 months later I'm feeling much more like myself.
How long ago was your op? Could it be that you just need more time?
Would agree with comments about trying to distract your brain for a bit with an activity. Try and get fresh air too, that always helps me.
Sometimes it's hard to forget how important the small things are but doing them can make a difference.
Trying to do some of your normal routine even if it's just getting out of bed, brushing your teeth and washing your face can be good start. I know they seem like small silly steps but sometimes it's hard to just do the basics but I found that helped me anyway x
I struggled as well . I figured it was in part the facing this is something that isn't a quick fix. It will alway be with me. It took me quite a while to process and reach a sense of me that isn't endo affected. I had to come to terms with this may not get any easier, it may get worse. In turn that made me even more anxious about both the future and the day to day. Everything felt like it was on eggshells. It was and is a lonely place to be and reaching out when you feel shite is doubly difficult. It's a tough thing to have to accept. Those were my dark days and they do pass. I knew even before I had surgery it wasn't going to "fix it" but there is the hope isn't there ??? We can but dream we'll somehow miraculously come out all shiny and new again 😂🙄
I also know that the actual illness with its inflammation, hormone treatments and higher nutrient requirements makes us much much more prone to depression. As does being in constant pain. It's all to easy to head down a catastrophic rabbit hole and get stuck there.
I can only say talk to those around you, get proper support from GP and mental health team. Get professional help with the pain - centralised pain relief can work wonders for many, like nortriptyline, if used in low doses for both the pain, poor sleep and depression. It's not a cure but it can be really useful to relieve some of the burden. Using the Curable app has been a real asset for me too and you can trial it for free for 2 weeks or a GP can prescribe a six week free trial too. I've put in an anti inflammatory diet - I like Katie Edmond's book Heal Endo for accurate advice and especially find Omega 3 has big effect on the pain and depression. It takes time to kick in.
Surround yourself with as much self love and kindness as you can. I found writing a list of things I love to do from the tiny to the largest a help and ensuring I tried to bring some of it into my life. On my worst days have used the Samaritans and it's been a real blessing. I can't say have absolutely nailed it but understanding it has totally helped me deal with it differently and improves the bad days
Thank you all for your lovely comments, I’m sorry you have all suffered at some point but it does help to know I’m not alone, I’m trying my hardest to keep myself occupied but I’ve had some complications since surgery, I’m having to repeat urine samples every few days as they are borderline I’m struggling with pain, I’ve been put on antibiotics today for a suspected infection in my uterus but now my latest sample has come back very abnormal awaiting a doctor review, so I think due to these issues it’s really affected my MH
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