Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Feeling very lost .... AGAIN .....

Han, I'm so sorry to hear you feeling troubled. You have been such a ROCK on this board and have helped me SO MUCH!! I never suspected you were battling depression like that. My sister went through it post partum too so I know it's really tough. And panic attacks too? You poor sweetie.

Now here's my take. Depression is not just a mental illness. It's a severe physical illness too. If you had just had major surgery or were overcoming cancer, you'd know you had a long convalesence ahead of you when you'd be weak and tired and would have to rest a lot and build up your strength gradually. Same with depression. You've JUST come out of it. The residual effects are still there. It distorts how you think and how you feel about yourself. So you are ENTITLED to feel awful, it is completely NORMAL that you feel awful, and the good news is that if you just hang in there you will DEFINITELY feel better. This too shall pass. I'm SO glad to hear you're dealing with your panic attacks. That's also just from your brain chemistry being messed up temporarily.

One other thought, I know you said it's a real gain, not just the scale being out of whack, but could it be water weight related to your period? My weight always goes up and down several pounds during the month.

Final thought -- they make some GREAT tummy trimmers out there. Check out onehanesplace.com for outlet prices!!

Feel better sweetie, and thanks for sharing your troubles with us and giving us a chance to support you the way you've supported us for so long!!!

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Laura
Keep it simple!

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