Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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alitlmorsly 04/27/2016

I have severe IBS and post gall bladder removal syndrome (Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome), which means I have a lot of liquid acid in my intestines. It is called bile acid. I was on a bile acid sequestrant, but it was too much (constipation), so I quit takig it. I now have the same drug in powder form. I have found the right dose and it has really cut down my pain a lot and still helping inside. I was very depressed from the chronic pain, I really didn't care if I died! I still have chronic pain, but, with Align (4 capsules before bed), Gasx (4 capsules before bed), and the new granular Colestipol, I have cut my pain levels by 60%. I can sort of function again. I have been in depression for so long, it doesn't just go away overnight! Sorry for rambling, just happy to see a little light at the end of the tunnel! Sly

Heidiclark 04/27/2016

Hey you can ramble to us any time, Sly. We're just glad you have found something that works for the pain.

oldkittycat 04/27/2016

glad you have found something that works. I have IBS_D and pain, and it is a ''pain''' not to be able to go away with friends to eat or stay away for long. So vent any time, I understand. Many of us do. Health issues are tough struggles every day all in different forms for us . Having depression adds to this, plus same time , makes us more depressed. seems some days just vicious circle. Hugs

LuvMyTitans 04/27/2016

Sly,
I'm so so happy that your pain is getting better. Thank gosh. Thank gosh. I hope your pain relief keeps up from the new meds. 60% reduction in pain relief is huge!

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

xooxo

LMT

gramybear 04/27/2016

Ramble to your hearts content, that is what we are here for, to listen and to say how happy we are that you are feeling better!!! I love to hear positive posts!! Hugs

alitlmorsly 04/28/2016

Thanks everyone and youngkittycat (lol) you are right. Pain and depression feed off of each other and I get trapped in that vicious circle when my pain stays above a level 4 for a period of time. Cramping is the worst! I wake up in cramps about 4:30 am every morning. If I lay back down, it will make me hurt all day. If I take a nap, I wake up with cramps. I'M trapped alot of the time, so I know exactly what you mean! Thank you all! Sly

soulsearcher83 04/28/2016

Glad to hear you are doing better physically.

Can you talk to your doc about the depression? If the pain is the cause, it may get better as you do. But it can't hurt for a med check and a follow-up with a therapist

alitlmorsly 04/28/2016

I take Luxox for OCD and depression, I have a therapist and a pdoc.

bridgie101 04/29/2016

So happy for you. :)

survivor69 04/29/2016

RAMBLE ALL U NEED.
WE R HERE 2 LISTEN.
I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY RIGHT EYE FEELING VERY SCRATCHY LIKE IT HAD SOMETHING IN IT THIS MORNING.
THEN I PRAYED ABOUT IT AND LAID DOWN.
WHEN I WOKE UP THE SCRATCHINESS WAS ALL GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE LORD SURE HEALS QUICKLY!
GBU
DRENA B
;-O

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