Re: Is major depression a symptom of NS?

[Guest guest]

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I for one, know that my depression is caused by the constant pain and the disruption of my sleep cycle that chronic pain brings about.

If your seratonin levels end up out of balance (sleep apnea and the weight gain from steroids bring it on) so many of us deal with SA also, then you end up in a pain cycle.

In the Message ARCHIVES (address is at the bottom of each email via the group) you can search by depression and pain-- and you'll find MANY, Many posts.

Since we don't have answers as to what causes sarcoidosis and treatment is bent towards dealing with the effects, but not a cure-- we do fall into depression quite easily.

It is hard to force yourself to get out and do something--anything, that can help you take some time away from being focused on your disease full time. Doing so will brighten your spirits, and so will getting out and getting the fresh air.

Do research the Archives, I apologize-- my fatigue has me not being able to put much together right now--

I'm sure others will reach out and help also. Welcome to the gang--and know we really do care.

Sincerely,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

To: Neurosarcoidosis Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 5:35:09 PMSubject: Is major depression a symptom of NS?

I am so exhausted all the time, and I have so many other meds that I don't want to add any more. Is the depression a symptom or a side-effect of living with NS? Any advice?...melanie

[Guest guest]

I find my depression comes and goes with how I feel, right now I'm depressed, I got Bronchitis, went on vacation and now have pneumonia, feel like crap, I do have bouts of non depression, I say this because I don't know if I'm just

depressed all the time, and have a few good days or not depressed and have a few depressed days, does that make sense, well that is how it feels for me. I try to walk up and be thankful for that,and just push myself to have a good

day, this works sometimes.  If its bad, you should talk to your doctor.  I hope you have some good days. I hope I don't defend you when I say, I pray for all us every day, that now includes you, your in my prayers for better days.

Marla

 

I am so exhausted all the time, and I have so many other meds that I don't want to add any more. Is the depression a symptom or a side-effect of living with NS? Any advice?

....melanie