Will anti depressants help?
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maddie520
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Posted 2/21/2018 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
I've been living with an ileostomy for 42 yrs, since I was 18 yrs old. Every day I wake up and have to force myself to get out of bed and live my life. I'm wondering if maybe antidepressants might be helpful. I'm tired of going on day after day pretending my life is okay when I wish I had never had this operation to begin with.
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Mak37
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Posted 2/21/2018 6:32 AM (GMT 0)
It definitely wouldn’t hurt to see a therapist! Antidepressants could definitely be helpful. You definitely shouldn’t have to feel like that, especially for this long. Just remember that everyday may not be good but there’s something good in everyday!! I hope you find something that helps! ):
notbob
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Posted 2/21/2018 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear Maddie. I concur with Mak. See a professional before trying any drugs. There may be other ways to deal with your feelings in that setting.
pombear
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Posted 2/21/2018 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
I know its a bit depressing when you have to have a stoma if its permanent, but it is what saved your life im assuming,, you must look at the positives it can always be much worse, yes you can try antidepressants they might help or talk to someone like a therapist first , im on antidepressant im not sure its worked but im not that depressed anymore so i guess maybe it did work or i just got used to things anyway
valli1234
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Posted 2/21/2018 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear that you have felt this way all these years. I would seek help not worth suffering like you have. And I agree with lazyminimoo it is most likely what saved your life. There are worst diseases and worst outcomes than having a bag all your life. I am on antidepression meds also its a major change in your life but please know you are not alone most of us have felt exactly what you are feeling now.
I lost my mom to cancer diagnosed and died all within 4 weeks last year. When I start to feel sorry for myself and angry I have a bag... I look at her pictures and know I am lucky to be alive. Wishing you strength to get through these feeling.