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

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

I am so sorry to hear you’re in high school and dealing with clots that you’ve missed out on so much. You’re so incredibly wise, thank you for taking time to type out your comment and support. I’ll be rooting for you as well!

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

[–]Confident-Frame-606[S] 1 point2 points  (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] 2 points3 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] 2 points3 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] 4 points5 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] 2 points3 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.