Depression

Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing depression? I have had two periods in the last month. This is a time I should be happy but i' m not. It is not because I can't eat like I use too. I am just unsure of my life and have been having anxiety attacks. Maybe I am just not use to happiness and my comfort zone which was my weight is going away. Can anyone relate to this? I did see my physician yesterday and gave me something for this. I also looked it up online and found out a small percentage of us suffer from depression. This I was not expecting I feel so down and out.

 I was sleeved 4/18 and went through some depression, which I tend towards anyway.  Do a thing or two--first, make sure you get plenty of B-12 (sublingual methylcobalmin is best) and 2,000-3,000 mg of vitamin D-3 a day.  Both help mood and energy.  Really important as long as you are in a stage you can take vitamins.   get exercise as you are able.  We have been through surgery and it is life changing.  Maybe depression is just the way some of respond to such upheaval. Maybe look for a therapist who has experience with bariatric patients?  And, be patient with yourself while you heal.  Good luck!

my depression post op was pretty bad, i also experienced mood swings. it all started about a month out. i tried to deal with it naturally then decided to start taking zoloft.

your body is releasing estrogen when it uses fat for fuel and i take it as dumping hormones into your system- makes sense on why so many of us are depressed or moody all of a sudden.

it also seems like you are coping with your food addiction and the loss of food as a friend. this is a hard idea to grasp. you may want to contact a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. many of us use the VSG as a tool to overcome food addiction but seeing a professional helps. we all deal with these demons and you arent alone in this fight.

you will succeed.

xoxo
sassy

I saw your post from several years ago about depression after the sleeve. I also am depressed after the sleeve.  I never had depression before and this is really bothering me. I don't feel good about anything. I'm just dragging myself through the day. I hate it.

Did the zoloft work for you?

 

-Anne

I agree,  this is a very emotional time,  all those hormones flooding our systems,  completly changing our diets,  surgery to make our tummy smaller,  our body is like   Hey  WTF?  its all very new and different,   we all go through it      so much changes  not just your size,   losing weight,  but so many, if not every other aspects of our lives change so much,  it's all part of the process i think and i'm sure you'll feel more comfortable with life the further out you get,  good luck,  i'm sure you'll do great :o) jeani

I haven't had the surgery yet so I can't say that I know what happens after but what I hear you saying is that your weight has been your protection or wall to hide behind so to speak.  As the weight comes off and you get skinnier means you have to learn how to live in your new body with old belief systems.  I can kind of relate in a way because I know that my weight keeps me from having to deal with some things in my life.  It's my excuse to not put myself out there, to be engaged, to experience life instead of just existing.  Think about what is causing your anxiety and write it down in a journal. If you are stressed about something, learn what you can do to eliminate the stress.  I have heard that depression affects many people who have had wls, but you can get past this and come out stronger on the other side.  Just remember to take care of yourself.  You will be victorious!  Song

Thanks I appreciate your replies.

i'm right there with you. i got pretty depressed about a month out (after hating the first 2 weeks b/c i felt like crap). i think it's pretty common and will recede. going on zoloft is a pretty good idea too. take good care and keep us posted. (((((hugs))))

Sorry your feeling depressed. I think it's natural and as everyone has stated our hormones are wreaking havoc on our bodies. Seeing a counselor is probably the best way to handle this but if your not able to, try and take inventory each day of all the positive changes that are happening to you and your body and relish them. Visualize the future and use positive thoughts to brighten your day along with getting out in that sunshine and have some fun and laughter!! Hope your feeling better soon!

I think at first I felt "what the heck did I just do"....but since then I get sad and down around my period and I never used to.  I used to just be hard to live with...now, it is more saddness.  I'm sorry that you feed depressed, try taking to your doctor and see what he/she says, maybe there is somethign you can take ....once that weight comes off, maybe all the saddness will be replaced with happiness. good luck