Could I Be Depressed?

Hi SheeNA GIRL,
Have you always had mood swings and or depression. If not maybe it's a side effect of the meds you are on. my husband has epilepsy controled by meds. he's very quiet and his moods are so mild. allmost doesn't get excited or worked up about anything. I think it's a side effects. I am the strong, vocal person, he's the quiet resevred person. But you mayu want to talk to your doc or counseler about your mood swings and depression. But at the same time getting a medical diagnosis that is life changing can certainly put youinto a depression, until you learn more about your illness and learn what you have to do to cope. Try to do things that are positive and bring you joy or just makes you feel good. I like to do craft type projects to help me keep my mind off of having crohns disease which is a hard diagnosis to swollow. very painful anf sick all the time. But I get up everyday and try to find a bright spot or creat one. You can do things to help you feel better. What evber is on your mind or getting you down, you should talk about it or write in a journel, that might help you get somethings off your chest and lighten your load. I hope you start feeling better soon. Keep coming here and talking or venting, whatever it is you need to do to feel even a little bit better... Take care and be well... Donna

hey everyone, thought I'd add here since I'm having similar problems,

I was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and have become very emotional, negative, mood swingy and I cry very easily. I'm told that depression can be a symptom of Lyme, or maybe just because of all the stress I've been going through with all this medical stuff?? I'm just looking for a little advice from you all as to how to deal with this sadness (even if it's temporary for me...maybe) and what has worked for you all. Anyone find a counselor helpful? Meds? etc... thanks, lg

Having2leftfeet-Hi -yes the seizures are nasty! The thing is right now I am not sure what is upsetting me the most the seizures the meds the diagnosis the lack of sleep the IBS the stress the Epilepsy itself....its all so confusing isnt it??? I do see a counsellor and it does help tremendously I find to talk to someone. These forums on the web have also been wonderful...talking to others in the same situation can be very comforting too. Thank you for your help!

I know that you are confused and I understand. When first diagnosed, we are not focusing on one thing, thee are several other diagnose too. I knew I had to come to terms with things, especially when I started the seizures. That was the topper. The not knowing when they will come on and the "will I be alone" is natural. Whenever I feel low, I think about one's much worse off than me. That come with the territory. Read some of the "horror" storys on this and other boards, and if you do, you may be able to relate. Take it one day at a time. You will make it!

Peace

 

you guys are so wonderfull , how you help each other and inspire each other.. you inspire me also may god be with you guys. can you please explain what is the symptum of seizures? is it similar to a panic attack? or some kind of anixety? does it mean you worry a lot when it happens? i have deppresion but also sometimes when if something bad happens i become increasingly worried and feel a little panic and crying even if it's something very normal like my parents went away for just 1 week and on the night before they left i felt very very worried and paniced about the situation like a baby! it felt very unusual to me, i mean i used to live alone in the past a few years back , and i was able to deal with being loonly, but now i feel weak i worry a lot about being alone maybe it's because of my deppresion.. and sometimes when i am trying to sleep i keep worrying and thinking about everything and my body becomes so alert as if it's trying to avoid sleep at any cost.. i feel some sort of panic while trying to sleep and i feel like getting out of bed even though my body is tiered..