Always angry, always on the edge after surgery

So people like us have been through a lot over the years and I have fought this for almost 14 years now.
After my surgeries last year and the JPouch not working I became really "tough".
Then I reverted back to an ileostomy this year and went through a really bad blockage experience caused by adhesions and since then honestly life has been great. I finally am taking no medications and generally feel a lot better.
However, I'm always on the edge, snapping at everyone. Don't smile as much anymore, just plain serious all the time.
Anyone else experience the same? Do I need to see a doctor for that? all they're going to do it put me on a bunch of pills. :(

I've already spoken with my doctor and he's recommending prozac ... sounds scary. :(
What medications do others around here take?

It's totally normal to feel on edge after everything you've been through. A low dose antidepressant will help you feel more like yourself again, so it's nothing to be afraid of.

My dad died unexpectedly two weeks after my proctocolectomy. After 6 months of feeling really sad, my doctor suggested a low dose of prozac. I wasn't thrilled about taking it either, but it really did help me feel like my normal self again.

Plus, after 7 years of being sick with Crohn's and then suddenly well after surgery, I think I had some PTSD, because every time I had a stressful day at work, I would panic and think that the Crohn's was going to return. The medicine helped with that, too. I took it for less than a year and when I felt like I was ready, I weaned myself off of it, and have been fine ever since.

If you choose not to take any medicine, exercising is a great way to boost your mood naturally.

Take care buddy,

Cecilia