I Want My Normal Depressed Self Back.........by Susan
On February 28th I had surgery to remove my gall bladder. It was a simple laproscopic surgery and I had hoped to be back to "my" normal but somewhat depressed self by now.
I'm disappointed with how slowly I am recovering despite following all the doctors' orders. Maybe it has to do with my age or my general not too healthy condition, but whatever is slowing my recovery is also increasing my depression. I want to be back to "my" state of normal! A mild case of depression is "my" normal state of being. These past few weeks have been an exception and I don't like it one bit! I'm sure my family hasn't enjoyed it much either.
My husband and I get out and walk every day which is a big help to both my mental and physical health. When I can't walk outside, I pace the floors inside to get the exercise I know I need. In fact, I have contributed greatly to wearing out our carpet. I'm also wearing out our recliner and watching a lot of movies. I am enjoying the movies!
It's great to no longer have the daily nausea associated with my failing gall bladder. Lingering problems with healing are just as unpleasant for the time being. Fatigue seems to be controlling my days and evenings, so I haven't been on the computer as much as I would like to be. In my opinion fatigue and depression go hand in hand. I've experienced that many times before without having had surgery. On a good note, in spite of my general inactivity following surgery, I've actually lost a few pounds!
Wish me well and I'll try not to whine too many more times.
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I'm disappointed with how slowly I am recovering despite following all the doctors' orders. Maybe it has to do with my age or my general not too healthy condition, but whatever is slowing my recovery is also increasing my depression. I want to be back to "my" state of normal! A mild case of depression is "my" normal state of being. These past few weeks have been an exception and I don't like it one bit! I'm sure my family hasn't enjoyed it much either.
My husband and I get out and walk every day which is a big help to both my mental and physical health. When I can't walk outside, I pace the floors inside to get the exercise I know I need. In fact, I have contributed greatly to wearing out our carpet. I'm also wearing out our recliner and watching a lot of movies. I am enjoying the movies!
It's great to no longer have the daily nausea associated with my failing gall bladder. Lingering problems with healing are just as unpleasant for the time being. Fatigue seems to be controlling my days and evenings, so I haven't been on the computer as much as I would like to be. In my opinion fatigue and depression go hand in hand. I've experienced that many times before without having had surgery. On a good note, in spite of my general inactivity following surgery, I've actually lost a few pounds!
Wish me well and I'll try not to whine too many more times.
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Posted by ozzieblackcat at 3/14/2008 10:10 AM 
Categories: Health, fatigue, depression, Life, Exercise, Mental Health, Anxiety
Categories: Health, fatigue, depression, Life, Exercise, Mental Health, Anxiety
Sure do wish you well, Susan!
Alex
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Thank you so much for reading and for your good wishes! I feel more cheerful already. Susan
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A heartfelt memoir of how one woman survived the breakdown of her marriage to a man who suffers from severe depression and an addiction to marijuana. Her journal reveals how she made the difficult choice to leave a man she loved but could not save. she turns 40 and asks hersef one question - is this the person she wants to spend the next 40 years of her life with? When the kids are gone and the baton pass stops and they actually have to spend time together? And sadly enough, the answer was no.
Over the course of the year, following her decision to part ways, she experiences lows when dealing with the emotions of extracting from an already depressed man, financial concerns, and self-doubt about her decision. She experiences highs in the way of stronger family ties, new friendships, romance, an exciting career, meaningful coincidences, a newfound spirituality, and a deep sence of commitment to living life fully and taking charge of her destiny.
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She was wise and strong enough to live him, many women are not able to do that. He was a drug addict, perhaps he deserved a second chance, a chance to cure from drugs and start all over again. But then again I know how these things go and I know he had his chances but he failed each of them...
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Thank you for making a comment on this blog. I wish you the best. It's hard to know how many chances to give a person. Susan
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We all go through hardtimes. Keep on walking that helps more than you know...Goodluck!
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Thanks for your comment. I'm still walking and I know it really does help. Not only the exercise but the fresh air and daylight too. Susan
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I have seen how my mom and dad separated because mom was always depressed. She used to be very lively but after giving birth to her second child something wrong happened. It's even sadder considering I'm kinda depressed lately.
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Thank you for your comment. It is really sad how many people suffer from depression. Hope you feel better soon. Be sure to get help if you need to.
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You will get back your your normal depressed back
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Thanks a lot for your comment. Susan
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One has to realize by himself to get rid of depression.
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Thank you for your comment. Susan
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