Post by meka on Jun 19, 2006 23:58:33 GMT -5
Hey, Louise,
I wish I could tell you about the way I overcame the depression, but I'm still working on it. It all just depends on the day for me.
This message board has helped in terms of having someone who can relate. It has also helped to have a friend/loved one who doesn't mind hearing me cry/complain/feel sorry for myself over and over, someone who understands that you just need to let it out and is willing to be a shoulder to cry on, and say, "You poor thing."
As I'm sure you've read on this board, many people who've had it all taken out still have endo problems in the future. I really want kids, too. And with the way things look inside of me right now, my chances are slim. But I would much rather deal with the pain year in and year out, than absolutely cut off all my chances of bearing children. Adoption is an option, but I personally, don't feel like it would be the same for me. I'm not really concerned about other people's opinions on that. . . But I must also admit that much of what I said I wouldn't do since I first started having endo problems, I've changed my mind on because I couldn't handle the pain.
Just try to stay as positive as you can, even lie to yourself if you have to to feel better. Allow yourself to cry, and make yourself move through the pain if you at all can. For me, even when the pain feels unbearable I often still work and do things around the house, just cause I don't want to feel so unproductive.
I'm here, we're all here, if you ever need to talk.
I wish I could tell you about the way I overcame the depression, but I'm still working on it. It all just depends on the day for me.
This message board has helped in terms of having someone who can relate. It has also helped to have a friend/loved one who doesn't mind hearing me cry/complain/feel sorry for myself over and over, someone who understands that you just need to let it out and is willing to be a shoulder to cry on, and say, "You poor thing."
As I'm sure you've read on this board, many people who've had it all taken out still have endo problems in the future. I really want kids, too. And with the way things look inside of me right now, my chances are slim. But I would much rather deal with the pain year in and year out, than absolutely cut off all my chances of bearing children. Adoption is an option, but I personally, don't feel like it would be the same for me. I'm not really concerned about other people's opinions on that. . . But I must also admit that much of what I said I wouldn't do since I first started having endo problems, I've changed my mind on because I couldn't handle the pain.
Just try to stay as positive as you can, even lie to yourself if you have to to feel better. Allow yourself to cry, and make yourself move through the pain if you at all can. For me, even when the pain feels unbearable I often still work and do things around the house, just cause I don't want to feel so unproductive.
I'm here, we're all here, if you ever need to talk.