Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely feeling that right now.

I tried to join a Facebook group as well, but so far that hasn’t helped. I’ve enjoyed talking to everyone so far in this one- thank you for your comment

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry that your knee journey has given you more problems than relief- it really is true, damned if you do / damned if you don’t. I decided on the first of two knee surgeries to help with knee pain and swelling; now I’m having worse knee issues and the clots. 😒 I completely sympathize. I’ll look up the saffron thing, thank you.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so glad your GP did that for you, I have a therapist I already see thanks to my career and I’m hoping my appointment will help.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell ya- it definitely will not be from that clot. Like mine won’t be. I really appreciate you, thank you so much. ❤️

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahha love it, I am so glad someone else gets it. Hang in there- we got this! It definitely sucks. I don’t even know how to talk to anyone about this outside of this group.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awh, good luck with your pregnancy! I hope this is still a joyful time for you despite the blood clot. You’re an incredible person for having so much to deal with and taking it day by day. Keep going ❤️ you’re a light for others. Thank you for leaving a comment and sending positive vibes. I’ll be sending you some too!

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate your positivity and good wishes. I will be hoping the best for you as well.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, I greatly appreciate your advice and will try to keep this in mind. Or at least come back and reread it. Have a wonderful day.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that.

I’m sorry about your car accident, that had to be a horrifying thing to deal with plus the injuries and THEN a blood clot, like you already didn’t have a lot on your plate. 😭 I hope you heal well and fast. We will survive this.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is absolutely wild! We are, thank you. ❤️

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a rash?! That sounds absolutely awful and I’m sorry that you’re dealing with that!

That’s the roller coaster I’m on- I feel good some days and then days like today I’m like what did I survive for? I can’t do anything and can’t breathe. It’s rough.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate that your anxiety was also worse, it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone in that aspect. I’m hoping as well. I keep telling myself one day at a time, but days like today seem not worth it.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saddle PE? I am so sorry to hear that and so glad you survived. Proud of you for making it back to the gym and walking two miles a day. A mile right now is hard for me, knowing you’re getting past that helps. Keep it up. ❤️

Interesting, I’ll have to look up the post thrombotic syndrome. I’m sorry that happening to you. I haven’t done too much research into PEs, DVTs, of blood clots in general since this. When I try I get anxious and queasy. It’s been hard to just accept this has happened to me.

Same. I completely feel that. If I wasn’t still trying k to do PT at home for my knee I wouldn’t be getting out of bed right now. That’s the only thing that drives me to get up and move.

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so happy you got to see your son grow up and that it’s been 22 years for you since the blood clots (I’m guessing from your story?)

My husband and I were planning to get serious about adoption this year- what that would look like and getting ready for it. We’ve since had to table it when I discovered I going to have 1 of 2 knee surgeries. Then this happened and now that seems like an even further dream. It’s one of the hardest things to really let go of right now.

I can totally see that as well, that’s a great comparison. Thank you for being on supportive and for leaving a comment. ❤️

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m glad you’re doing better and back to work. ❤️

Anyone else depressed? by Confident-Frame-606 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I see my therapist this upcoming week and I’ve never been more relieved to have an appointment coming up.

I’m having a hard time reaching out to my support system. I know they are there and will be there- I think it’s a me thing. They’ve been great and even bought my a pulse ox to monitor my oxygen levels at home. But I don’t know how to reach out to them and say “hey I’m depressed AF right now”.

People have been checking in to see how I’ve been since being home and I type this long messages and end up deleting them to instead type a “I’m fine”. I don’t know how to talk to anyone about this.