Mental health and how endo affects it in everyday life.
I have always struggled with me mental health but nothing could have ever prepared me for the struggle I was going to have to face early last year. Its scary, draining, painful both physically and mentally.
Endometriosis completely throws your hormones out of balance, which obviously effects mental health. I was on citalopram but then had to change to fluoxetine as it simply wasn't helping my mental state at all. Since being on fluoxetine, my depression has improved but I still have my down days. Especially, when I experience slight pain it immediately knocks me down. However, I've also notice my anxiety be so much worse. I panic a lot more than I used to and worry that the pain is going to be really bad. So as soon as I have pain, I panic and tense up which makes the pain worse. I am seeing a psychologist, she is amazing and is going to help me learn to deal with this condition and learning that its never going to go away.
I find it sometimes hard to talk to someone with mental health struggles as they haven't experienced the same type of struggle regarding physical pain. It just simply makes it harder for them to relate. also being so young and becoming unwell, is hard because most people my age don't have to think about their body in everyday things. if I'm going for a walk, I have to make sure I don't strain my body too much as I then could have pain and bleeding that night. I have to listen to my body more than a person my age. I also used to and still sometimes look at my body and think, 'why is my body falling apart?' 'why can't I have a normal healthy body?'. But then I think how lucky I am in so many ways, I have to get myself out of that trap before I fall too deep. I am so blessed to have amazing friends and family around me, I do tell them everything which just helps them understand that I'm not upset or grumpy with them, I'm just having a hard day physically, mentally and emotionally.
My mental health is definitely my priority this year, I need to listen to my body more. But also talk about how bad depression and anxiety is, its a disease, its cruel and completely consuming. Yes it is spoken about more nowadays, but there is still a stigma. 'you're seeking attention' etc etc. Also people don't go into enough details about how bad it can be, we need to talk more about the small warning signs. Just simply a little message now and again can help someone massively. We all just need to think and listen to our bodies more.
Ask for help. Message me. Speak. Don't be afraid.
Anxiety UK
Endometriosis completely throws your hormones out of balance, which obviously effects mental health. I was on citalopram but then had to change to fluoxetine as it simply wasn't helping my mental state at all. Since being on fluoxetine, my depression has improved but I still have my down days. Especially, when I experience slight pain it immediately knocks me down. However, I've also notice my anxiety be so much worse. I panic a lot more than I used to and worry that the pain is going to be really bad. So as soon as I have pain, I panic and tense up which makes the pain worse. I am seeing a psychologist, she is amazing and is going to help me learn to deal with this condition and learning that its never going to go away.
I find it sometimes hard to talk to someone with mental health struggles as they haven't experienced the same type of struggle regarding physical pain. It just simply makes it harder for them to relate. also being so young and becoming unwell, is hard because most people my age don't have to think about their body in everyday things. if I'm going for a walk, I have to make sure I don't strain my body too much as I then could have pain and bleeding that night. I have to listen to my body more than a person my age. I also used to and still sometimes look at my body and think, 'why is my body falling apart?' 'why can't I have a normal healthy body?'. But then I think how lucky I am in so many ways, I have to get myself out of that trap before I fall too deep. I am so blessed to have amazing friends and family around me, I do tell them everything which just helps them understand that I'm not upset or grumpy with them, I'm just having a hard day physically, mentally and emotionally.
My mental health is definitely my priority this year, I need to listen to my body more. But also talk about how bad depression and anxiety is, its a disease, its cruel and completely consuming. Yes it is spoken about more nowadays, but there is still a stigma. 'you're seeking attention' etc etc. Also people don't go into enough details about how bad it can be, we need to talk more about the small warning signs. Just simply a little message now and again can help someone massively. We all just need to think and listen to our bodies more.
Ask for help. Message me. Speak. Don't be afraid.
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm, and 2pm to 5pm on weekends)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
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