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Depression
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hi Ladies

Has anyone ever experienced depression with endo? Is it one of the symptoms? How do you deal with it?

posted October 16, 2015
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member Yes I completely agree with what @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member said. Depression is a very common symptom when dealing with Endo. I was 16 when I was diagnosed w/ Endo and 2 years later I started noticing I was becoming really moody, withdrawn, emotional and not myself. I saw a Psychologist and was diagnosed w/ depression at 18 and put on anti depressants. I also started seeing a Therapist to help figure out the source of my depression which was endo and everything it took from me. The way I deal with my endo is by talking about it whether it be with my mom, a friend or doctor. I also take antidepressants so I won't go back into another dark depression. I find talking and educating others about it very helpful for me and I'm not getting pity looks because of this. If you are not comfortable talking to others about it, I would suggest a therapist or even coming on this site like you did. We are all on this site for the same reason and I know there are plenty of ladies, myself included who would be willing to talk or help you. They don't call us Endo Sisters for nothing!!

posted October 22, 2015
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have I hate it if I had to choose pain or depression. I take pain depression is worse for me my emotions I can't control.

posted September 8, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

During my cycle, I experience depression. Due to this, I kind of hide in the room all day. I don't want to bring on my misery to my children & husband. Do I think speaking to a therapist will work? No. Why? Because I believe that the feeling of depression is stemming from pain, once the pain is gone, the depression is gone. These message boards are enough therapy for me I guess. Speaking to someone who doesn't personally & physically know the struggle is not helpful to me. Also, hearing that there are other woman who are experiencing the same things I'm going through is such a relief. The feeling of being alone during an Endo cycle is the absolute worse. Thank you ladies for sharing.

posted July 5, 2021
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I’ve struggled for a long time with depression & anxiety it gets so much worse around the time of my cycle. I’ve tried antidepressants but I haven’t been able to find the right one that works for me I feel like any antidepressant I have tried only makes me more depressed. My husband has just recently realized just how bad my endo is & im not in the process of trying to get my hysterectomy done.

posted August 30, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have had to recently start again on mirtazapine for depression and sleep. I have been on and off anti-depressants for many years.

posted November 19, 2019 (edited)

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