How Illness can cause depression
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From Illness comes depression...
Illness by itself can cause so many changes in ones' life. It may change your mobility, it may change how you see or hear things. The hobbies that you once enjoyed may now be over. So much can change when an illness comes into your life. But the most debilitating thing can be the emotional state of depression and anxiety that it puts you in. All the changes that take place can put a terrible burden on your outlook on life and how you see the future.
So many questions arise when you become sick
When you become sick, really sick, your mind races through question after question. How long will I be sick? How will this affect my relationships? Will I be able to do the things I have always done? And the most important question. Will this shorten my life? The Great Unknown
You go to one doctor and you take tests. Maybe she can give you an answer maybe she can't. the worry sets in. The great unknown gnaws at your stomach as various scenarios play out in your head.I'll never be the same.
I'll never work again.
My life will change forever.
Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.
Benjamin Franklin
The verdict and your reaction
The tests are back from the lab and the doctor tells you the news. If it is good all that worry was for nothing. If it is bad all that worry was still for nothing, worry never helps.
Your doctor will go over what you need to do. Whether it is surgery or therapy or any kind of treatment, now is the time for action. What action? Research your illness at the library or on the internet. Join a support group. There are other people out there to help you out, find them. Become an active partner with your doctor. If you're not happy with your doctor now is the time to find another doctor. Remember it is your life.
Your doctor will go over what you need to do. Whether it is surgery or therapy or any kind of treatment, now is the time for action. What action? Research your illness at the library or on the internet. Join a support group. There are other people out there to help you out, find them. Become an active partner with your doctor. If you're not happy with your doctor now is the time to find another doctor. Remember it is your life.
I'm depressed and nothing will change that fact
Your mood has sunken and you dread facing the day. It's bad enough to deal with peculiar health problems but now you don't want to get out of bed. You talk to friends and family, they are sympathetic but you still don't feel better. You should now consider counseling. I know the last thing you want to do is see another doctor. But you need guidance through this time and counseling might be the thing that helps you.Unfortunately many people still see going to a counselor or a psychiatrist as a sign of weakness. Well, that's their problem, not yours. Seek help.
There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying things which are beyond the power of our will.
Epictetus
Why me? Whose fault is it?
It seems in life we always want to blame someone for the problems we have and sometimes it is someone's fault. Is this illness hereditary? Blaming your parents doesn't help you and it wouldn't make them feel very good.
Or maybe you blame yourself for what is happening to you. You can't go back in time and change anything about your life so blaming yourself only makes you feel worse.
If there is something you can change right now to help your situation, then do that otherwise forget about placing the blame.
Or maybe you blame yourself for what is happening to you. You can't go back in time and change anything about your life so blaming yourself only makes you feel worse.
If there is something you can change right now to help your situation, then do that otherwise forget about placing the blame.
One day the sun rises and so does your spirit
You make adjustments to your life, you become an expert on all things that relate to your illness, you learn to cope because you become stronger, you get past the struggles of getting physically better, the sun rises and so does your spirit.You feel as though a heavy burden is lifted. You can deal with changes, good or bad.
Serenity is a beautiful location.
My own story...
I have had Meniere's disease for the last 5 years and I guess that is the inspiration behind this lens. This disorder dropped me like a rock. One day I was fine and the next day I was worried every second that I was going to have an attack.
Right now the meniere's is under control. But since there isn't a cure I still don't know if and when the next attack will be.
My Meniere's lens
My life with Meniere's Disease
My lens that describes how meniere's has affected me.
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Signs of Depression
- You feel that life isn't worth living
- You cry for no apparent reason
- You can't rest
- You don't want to eat
- The thought of suicide enters your mind
- You have no energy
- You avoid other people
What is adjustment disorder?
Adjustment disorder is when depression comes on because of an event or situation, like being sick or losing a job or a relationship ending. Unlike other types of depression the source can usually be pinpointed.
This is also referred to as situational depression or reactive depression
This is also referred to as situational depression or reactive depression
Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, kidney failure, arthritis, HIV aids and others bring on depression.
Books on depression
Ways to treat Depression
- There are many drugs on the market that help with depression. These medications control the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, which are neurotransmitters that transmit messages to the brain which in turn can control our moods.
- Therapy sessions with a psychologist or a psychiatrist where the patient discusses their problems with the doctor. Usually a combination of medication and therapy is recommended.
- Natural treatments are a controversial way to cure depression. Supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies can be used for treatment. St. John's Wort is among the most common herbal remedy.
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Depression Support Groups
Support groups are wonderful for many types of illnesses including depression. Here is a link to a good place to start looking for groups.
Depression Support Groups
Depression Support Groups
Depression affects almost 15 million Americans or 6.7 percent of the population over 18. It is also the major cause of disability between the ages of 18 and 44.
Stress and depression
Unfortunately stress and depression often go hand in hand in making your life hell. Stress like depression luckily can be controlled through exercise, medication and therapy. If you feel that stress and anxiety are causing you great discomfort and lowering you into depths of depression seek help to get you started on controlling it.
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Low self-esteem equals worthlessness
Your illness may prevent you from doing everything that you use to do and this gives your a feeling of worthlessness. Your self-esteem drops because you feel that you aren't as valuable. These are just negative thoughts with no basis of truth to them. Challenge these thoughts as soon as they come up in your mind.
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What illnesses cause depression?
From NetDoctor
According to netdoctor there are some illnesses that seem to result in depression more than others.
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Parkinson's disease
40 percent of those with this disease end up with depression -
Dementia
This can be troubling because the patient has a difficult time communicating -
Multiple sclerosis
This effects the brain which could lead to depression -
Heart disease
Very understandable that it could lead to depression
Depression and relationships
While you are going through all this your family is also going through its own hell. Make sure you remember that.
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goo2eyes
Oct 19, 2011 @ 3:15 am | delete
- when i got ill, i said to myself, if i die then i will join my parents. but this attitude is a little bit selfish and unfair for the loved-ones being left behind. so i chose life.when it is your turn to die, you have no escape. best way is enjoy this life to the fullest and worry not.
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AddaptAbilities May 17, 2011 @ 6:23 pm | delete
- It's important that people understand the links between physical and mental health. Illness or injury can cause depression, and being depressed can inhibit healing. Intervention is really key. Blessed!
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darciefrench
Jan 24, 2011 @ 2:46 pm | delete
- Hi David, the symptoms that life was about to change drastically for me were of course different, yet the theme is similar. It sounds like you've done very well in helping yourself and your family to move forward. I enjoy your writing, many thanks -:)
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adhd-bipolar-depression
Jan 22, 2011 @ 1:15 am | delete
- Nice Lens.
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davidstillwagon
Oct 28, 2010 @ 8:10 pm | delete
- thanks Kristiene for the commment!
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