Aneurysms Support Group

Dear Anna, I had a similar situation its very hard but could not change her. I left groceries, clothing, and anything I thought she may need outside her front door. It took several years for my sister to come out of depression. All you can do is be there when she's ready.she probably will take her anger out on you, just know that under all that is a scared person who also doesn't understand what is wrong.

Change is the biggest thing an "annie" survivor has to face after the surgery........ Being an "annie" survivor, 2 surgeries, I finally accepted the fact that my life was changed forever..... I would never be the old normal again.....never again...... I had to accept the new person I had become post "annie"...... Family and friends can help your sister by accepting the changed person your sister has become.......Edify the new person and don't keep bringing up the old person....... Start with small stuff and move to bigger things when you are helping your sister.......ie....maybe make a totally new reciepe and then ask her opinion of the new creation.......ie ....ask her if she has a moment to share a cup of coffee with you, because you need some company..... These are just examples of small things that can help you Edify the new person and can give her confidence and support......... with time you will do things together and the big change won't be so big anymore.........
There for you,
Jo Ann

Hi Anna! I'm a survivor and had also coils put in my aneurysm. Few weeks, months after the incident I felt different, as if I'm a different person. It's very common for us survivors to have depression after the rupture. During those period, I felt that no one understands how a feel. I felt so alone, scared, and angry at myself. It took few months of medication and therapy (psych therapy) before I feel close to my norm. Encourage her to join a support group like this site, here I felt that I'm not alone and somebody understands what I truly feel. Give her independence, make her feel that she could do things by herself just like before the rupture. I tell you, it will get better-if she gets the right help and support.