The Blahs, Moody, Anyone Else ??? Sharing Here Helps So Much

How to deal with feeling constantly flat and "empty"

The more I think about it, and look back on the posts "moans" I've had I can probably begin to admit I have some signs of depression. I struggle to concentrate and remember the simplest things, I ache, constant headaches, my sleeping pattern is wacky.

But when I'm not left alone, as long as I'm occupied and my brains busy I am happy almost too happy sometimes that when the slightest hiccup happens it upsets me more than it should.

I guess the fact I've been so happy, am real happy with my life. I am doing well at school (regardless of the stress) I've found myself a small part time job, I'm over the change of moving countries and mostly my health seems to be fairly steady nothing to get in a hole about.

How do I stop myself for wanting a good cry so frequently. What do you guys do? My escape is reading, that always helps (cos if I cry it's not self pity lol)

I'm going to talk to my GI i see him on the 26th see if some of my blood levels could indicate anything, I just don't feel like its serious enough for another medication lol


Sometimes I think I post these things just to get everything out of my head so I can stop pondering and making it worse... Maybe I should buy a journal lol I'd probably fill it within a month haha

[*Just tried to put a title in the Subject, hope I wasn't too far off base - C2]

Post Edited By Moderator (CrohnieToo) : 2/9/2013 12:11:52 AM (GMT-7)

Vitamin B12 for sure and D3 isn't a bad idea either....mainly for me it's regular exercise that has a huge impact in coping with this disease.

Have blood tests done by all means and take supplements if needed, but unless you have severe vitamin deficiencies I highly doubt they are a significant cause of your low moods, tbh. Although that said I have been meaning to get my Vitamin D level tested for ages.

Are you on any meds with potential psychiatric side-effects? (*cough*Pred*cough*)

Just remember: what you are feeling, while unpleasant, is probably also normal. People with chronic diseases tend to have higher rates of depression and anxiety than the general population, and it's not surprising when you think about it. Pain and sickness is debilitating, it just is. And then some folks have worries about paying for medical care, or unsympathetic family members, or holding down a job to add to the mix.

I so feel you on the lack of concentration. That can be caused by low-level but chronic pain/discomfort and the general brain fog of chronic disease. Like HHF, I do puzzles to keep my brain, if not sharp exactly, at least from being as blunt as a broken pencil. I also enjoy video games: not shooters, but things like platformers, RPGs and puzzles: I think they keep the brain ticking over as well. Reading is also good, but that's one thing I struggle with for any length of time, unfortunately.

If you're capable of being happy, then I'm not convinced there's anything seriously amiss. The bouts of crying may just be a normal part of being human? Depression usually involves a loss of pleasure in everything, even things you previously enjoyed doing. It changes your perception of the world, such that literally everything is bathed in a negative and joyless light and that mood doesn't lift until the depression itself lifts. Nowadays there is a tendency to ascribe depression to wonky chemicals in the brain and to try to 'fix' said wonky chemicals with antidepressants. Which can work. But because depression is more than simply illness, it doesn't always.

Er, as usual I went on a bit of a verbal ramble >_>. I hope you feel better soon. A journal sounds like a good idea, by the way. At the very least it can't do any harm.

And don't forget about S.A.D., seasonal affected disorder. Get out in the sun as much as you can during these winter months, and/or buy yourself an ultraviolet light.

It sounds like you're doing really well. Sometimes a little moodiness is normal, especially if it's on a 28 day pattern, LOL

I don't know - I live in Houston and we've had plenty of gray days. but yeah, the sun's still up at 7 and down at 6, plenty of daylight time around here.

Living in areas where you may not get enough sun is definitely the reason to supplement with vitamin D3.

Lol darn if only the brain would talk to the guy instead we might not be in this predicament...

Yeah I don't know what else I can do, just tough it out till the tests can be done and see those results and get my exams and school over. I don't know. I spent 4 hours reading my book last night (was baby sitting) and when I stopped and started texting people going online it was like my defense came down and the tears came out lol I don't mind if its just gotta get out but c'mon when people start to see and ask what's wrong I don't even know half the time! Lol

My drs appts on the 26th so will hopefully have at least a point in te right direction or at the very least some comforting words (my drs quite good at that) please all let me know if you have more tips or get anywhere yourselves!

For now I gotta keep busy n not go on here as frequently lol gives me too much time to think sometimes!

Appreciate you all though! Cheers!