Posted by ksvt on October 24, 2000, at 20:12:29
In reply to What happens? We go on., posted by shar on October 24, 2000, at 19:30:33
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Depression for me means alot of being ok and alot of being down. Sometimes you just get really sick of having to deal with the down periods particularly when you feel like you shouldn't be having them. What is stressful for me may not be stressful for lots of people. That being said, what you've been through with surgery would be stressful for anyone, and physical and mental exhaustion are so interrelated. I can't add much to the good advice you've gotten here other than be kind to yourself even if that just means telling yourself that it's ok that you don't feel like you're rebounding. Hang in there. ksvt
Dona,
> Amazing as it is, we do usually go on. If you read posts here you get to see over and over how strong people (including you) are. It's amazing.
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> The previous posts have mentioned getting well and all the rest it takes. That is so true. Plus I think surgery is a trauma to our bodies, and we have to heal from that, too.
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> Don't hesitate to tell your doctors and husband that you are not bouncing back as quickly as you would like, and you feel tired still. If you can let them know what is going on it will help them understand and (for hubby) not feel shut out.
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> The doctors may expect this, and even if they don't they should know.
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> In the meantime, if you can pamper yourself with simple things, please do. Like you would a child who's been hurt. Nothing quite like a tray with soup and crackers while you get to sit on the sofa and watch tv or something.
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> Take good care and don't forget to talk and breathe.
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> Shar
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