Is this normal to feel this way ?

[Reyjay94]

I had viral meniguitus at the end of March which I was in hospital for a week came home went back to work for 2 weeks then became I'll again with the same symptoms ambulance came and went back into hospital it had become bacterial meningitis where I've been in hospital for 3 weeks which is so rare unfortunately I had to be the one while catching a sickness and dihorrea bug which was toxic I had a really bad time I've come home for the last couple of days and I feel very depressed my emotions are all over the place I really can't control them one day I feel a bit stronger in myself and then the next I feel like I'm having a relaps I feel so ill is that normal ? I'm 25 years old usually fit and healthy I just so annoyed it's all happened I'm questioning everything

[Runnerma]

Hi, hope this finds you better today! I also contacted bacterial meningitis in 2015. I experienced those same feelings and still do but less frequently. I found a good neurologist that helps me deal with the after effects of meningitis. Rest helps more than anything. Take care of yourself!

[Reyjay94 in reply to Runnerma]

Thank you for the reply can I ask are you taking anything for these feelings ?

[Runnerma in reply to Reyjay94]

Yes I am on a low dose antidepressant which really helps. There can be many residual effects of meningitis with varying degrees. Since I don’t know how I contracted it, I am always a little afraid it will return but I try not to dwell on it.

[Dogreen]

Hello! Hope you are doing ok today. I can totally relate to this, I think being "young" has alot to do with it aswel. Its very hard to adjust to living an active life to then recovering from an infection like this. I would look into some counselling maybe to help process these emotions. Not for this but j have previously done a CBT course to help with my mental health & it really did help me understand what was going on in my head & it's good to know your not alone. I also have bad days & better days, the good weather aswel I feel puts alot of expectation on ourselves to get out & about especially if u have wee kids. I would recommend trying to self refer for cbt or even online as a starting point 💖 hope u are well today x