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Emotional Pain and Endometriosis

Posted on March 08, 2018
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Endometriosis robs everything from you great career prospects great jobs brings about financial difficulties depression and ill health not only immense physical pain but great emotional turmoil. - A Member of MyEndometriosisTeam

On MyEndometriosisTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with endometriosis members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Depression and the emotional impact of endometriosis is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about the emotional impact of endometriosis:

"How do you deal with the mental/emotional side of endometriosis?"
"I'm a highly emotional person – Is it from endometriosis?"
"How does Endo affect your mood swings, emotions, depression, anxiety?"

Here are some conversations about the emotional impact of endometriosis:

"I'm having pretty intense moods swings. Besides taking medication, what can I do about it?"
"I need advice! I have a really hard time with birth control."
"I'm getting so low about the pain. The doctor has prescribed antidepressants, but have mixed feelings about taking them."

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyEndometriosisTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.

Posted on March 08, 2018
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