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Posted 2/27/2011 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know what my problem is but I'm just angry and moody and I find no joy in anything. I have felt like this since my diagnoses of uc but it is getting worse. I don't know if some of the meds I'm on are doing this. No one understands either. I was put on pred from june 2009-nov 2009 and I gained 50 pounds. I hate my weight but it is hard for me to lose. I've only lost about 10 pounds I already had gained weight from each kid I had. So I did not need to gain weight. The uc is what i think the problem is. I have a hard time dealing with the stress. I'm always stressed out. All I want to do is sleep. I just don't know. I asked to be put on prosac but weight gain is a side effect and I don't want to gain any more and sometimes I'm fine and I'm hoping this is something I can figure out without meds. I'm on enough meds for about 5 people. lol Being on the remicade scares me and I want to be around for my kids I know I can't control if I die or not but it scares the crap out of me. So does surgery. I'm also so tired all the time I'm in a fog and can't consentrate. I say I'm tired to people and I get your over weight and have three kids. I get that but this is different. I also can't do things because of the uc or I do and I stress out the whole time. It just is hard to deal with. The remicade has helped so I'm not super bad but ugh. I was just wondering if some of you feel like this. It is hard you know.
Posted 2/27/2011 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there, sorry you are having a rough time right now.

Mood swings are one thing, this sounds more serious to me.  It sounds like something that needs to be addressed by your doc or possibly a therapist?  Don't let people tell you that you are tired because you have kids.  I have 3 kids too and I understand, but...you say you can tell this is different.  Well, you know yourself better than anyone.

I don't know much about anti-depressants but there are others, not just Prosac.  But I think you need to see if that's what you need...maybe you need a counselor to help you through this instead?

Just throwing ideas out there....hang in there!! 

Posted 2/27/2011 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
I feel depressed sometimes because my qualify of life consists of lying in bed, watching tv, and being a semi-invalid. I'll enjoy remission fully when i get there
Posted 2/27/2011 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Depression can cause not only the sadness and hopelessness but fatigue and body pain as well. I agree that maybe seeing a therapist might help, but one that specializes in chronic illnesses. Not every therapist will be able to help you but someone that is trained to deal with chronic conditions have a special insight. An anti-depressant, besides Prozac, could benefit you as well. You are NOT alone in this feeling. I too have fought depression for years. I am a stubborn and private kind of person and it took me years to get the courage to ask for help. Now I wished that I just didn't wait as long as I did.
Posted 2/27/2011 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know anything about antidepressants or most meds in general, and I have no right mentioning something that I won't take for myself, BUT

There is a thread on the Crohn's forum how Wellbutrin is not only an inexpensive AD but that it is also effective for IBD? Don't know how it is with weight gain but supposedly it is one AD that doesn't snuff out your sex drive.
Posted 2/27/2011 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! Lots of emotions going on! Sound like it a combination of the meds and the condition.

I was heading into depression back in January. Luckily I recognized this and was able to derail the progression. I had to change my perception on the people surrounding me which was the cause for my depression. If people don't understand or want to ignore the fact I have UC then that's their problem not mine. I was also worried about all the stress this is putting my my marriage. My husband did an amazing thing. He held me and told me that he was fine. This gave me the freedom to start focusing on myself, not others. Also mindful mediation help clear the mind.

You may need more help to get you in the right direction. If you want to be there for your family, your family need to also be there for you. It's a shared responsibility. Don't put all the emphasis on yourself. Patience is very important too. If you take care of yourself now (a little at a time) in the present moment you'll giving yourself the opportunity to do more in the future. Don't expect to do so much at once. When I needed help focusing I used Effexor XR. Taking with a counselor who can connect with you helps too. Also support group a great too, not just here but in person.

I hope these little ideas help.
Posted 2/27/2011 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
I strongly reccomend you get an antidepressant. It helped me a lot - i am using Cipralex - 20 mg a day.
It kick's in gradually, but after some months you will see that your state of mind gets better and better, despite the UC condition.
My doctor told me that i should use them for at least 3 years... but i feel that using them was one of the best choices i've made last year.
Posted 2/27/2011 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
I tried anti depressants (prozac) but it didn't help. I don't know, it seems with UC we have a reason to be depressed?
Posted 2/28/2011 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

It IS hard to have UC, and it is COMMON for UC sufferers to get depressed.  I am on anti-depressants.  I didn't gain weight from it.  I take Paxil 20 mg 1 x a day.  It has helped. 

If you are feeling hopeless and sad for awhile then please don't hesitate getting on an anti-depresssants.  Your brain may need the help.  Mine did.  You probably won't gain and if you do I don't think it would be alot.

Also, if you are constantly tired you might be anemic from your blood loss.  I'm on Ferrex 150 Plus, and it has helped me.  You might want to get on some Iron.

Please don't worry about your weight.  You are a blessing to the world and any extra weight will come off when you feel better. :)

Blessings :)

Post Edited (Graciegirl) : 2/27/2011 8:29:18 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/28/2011 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
I have a prescription for prosac because I did talk to my primary doctor about this about two months ago. I get it filled and everything I just haven't started it. I didn't because most days I'm fine but once in awhile I'm so pissed. Like every holiday my grandma has the dinner at her house she has over 50 people in her house and one bathroom. I'm okay now because of the remicade but if someone is in the bathroom and I have to go we will have a problem. I can hold it alittle but not for very long. I posted before we went to chicago for a family vacation in summer with my husband and two boys and I was stressed the whole time. No one gets it. Everyone is supportive but they don't understand. If I have to go we will have a problem. How will I get back to the hotel if I have an accident. Or I don't want to go on the boat because there is no bathroom. Mom come on we want to go we want you to come with. My kids field trips suck. I try to just go with the flow but man uc interfers with your life on so many levels.

My number one complaint is the fatigue. I don't think it is depression based because I had it since I was diagnosed. My blood work comes back fine and the doctors just say some people with uc have severe fatigue. Try to exercise and watch what you eat and this will help you feel better. My mom is very supportive but I get well you eat like crap and you can't think about it don't let it affect your life. OKAY!!!! I told her to live with this and then say that. She says I understand but you can't let uc hold you back you only live once. You have kids who need you I know you are tired but you have to push through. It is hard, Like I said I'm in a fog and just drained. I get up and start doing things and within an hour I'm beat and my daughter and I don't take a nap until 1:00.

Sorry I'm rambling but you guys know how it is. Some days are worse then others. My kids are my world and I'm a darn good mom but it is hard to parent exspecially when you have uc added to it.

Thanks Everyone.

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