Depression and mono

yes ! its a common symptom and i just went on a very low dose of prozac 5 mg . im going to give it a try only on day 4 . its helping a lot with sleep and im able to sleep really well on it .

not sure what the side effects will be but for now i couldnt go on or get better with limited and very poor sleep . maybe give it a try to just 'get you through this' its a very harsh evil cruel virus and plays havoc on your whole body mind and spirit .

I'm now on month 8 too. The depression has played a part for me....mainly in the morning when I first wake up...I have really bizzare thoughts that my life is over. I'm back at work now and trying to keep my mind on other things. I also refuse to take pills for it but give never confessed to the doctor about it. I just try to remain positive and think That everyone who has had this virus has eventually recovers. I remember when I was in hospital for the night feeling really sorry for myself and the lady next to me had leaukemhia. That made me realise it could be worse.

I'm on month 10 and it does get better , thats a fact . The mornings are the hardest for me too . This horrible virus brings on the weirdest symptoms . I also do not take pills but if it helps i would not be against it either . What you have to do is be strong , don't over do it and eat as healthy as you can . Rest when your body calls for it and stop the Google part . Your body will recover when its ready . IT just takes a lot of time to recover . What i can tell you is I'm having 5 to 8 good days in a row now and two months ago i only had a few good hours a week . It will pass with time hang in their ..

Hi Jess,

Oh it's so understandable and definitely is a common symptom to go through depression when dealing with mono. When something goes on so long and you feel so unwell, worried and drained for such a period, it just weighs you down Jess I know that for sure. I definitely went through depression with the virus, I just want you to know that it does get better and doesn't last forever. A physical change will come too and with that a lift in your mood will come Jess, for me it was 10 months before a major breakthrough so just hang in there, it's different for everyone but I truly believe you won't have to go through anything like as intense or as harsh as these last 8 months again, and that full recovery lies ahead.

Anti-depressants are something I've been on most of my adult life, they have helped me for sure Jess and it's certainly worth discussing with your doctor. I know not a decision you want to make or make lightly, but definitely they can make a big difference - it does take a few weeks for them to get into your system and start working properly but when you feel so low and down you just need that help sometimes Jess. And if there is someone close to you that you trust, a friend or a family member who is kind and understand, do confide in them and talk to them about how you're feeling Jess - it's so important to talk and not carry all the burdens yourself. God will get you through this Jess, and remember of course you can message on here any time too when not feeling great, the guys here know what it's like to go through this and there are so many good and understanding people which is always a great help to me too.

Thinking about and remember - one day at a time - don't put any pressure on yourself and remember this is only temporary and you WILL get through this and feel better again, physically and mentally.

Craig

my biggest advice to all as someone who had been on antidepressants for years is do no take them. They may give you some relief now but wont fix the problem. Unfortunately feeling low and down is a part of life, its something your mind should deal with, hiding it from your mind is not a good thing. trust me. pain is a part of life and no matter how you are feeling it WILL get better

Hi Jess,

for me the depressed feeling was weighing me down for so long, it was horrible. in fact, it all started with depression and anxiety for me, before any other symptoms showed up. During the summer when i was at my worst i went to the doctor to see if i could try antidepressants because i was so anxious and unhappy 24/7. I did try them but in the end opted not to take them. my mood did not improve overnight but slowly as i got better and went back into the routine of things i started to forget about worrying and the negative feelings faded away. my worst months for me mentally were end of july and august. now its november and i feel almost like myself again. I still have the occasional bad day or couple days but i can tell my mood is beginning to regulate again.

antidepressants arent for everyone but sometimes for those of us who need a little push in the right direction its nothing to be ashamed of. that being said, its also not a decision to be made lightly if you ever consider it.

i am sure however that this feeling will not be forever for you as it seems the majority of people suffer with it and it all seems to eventually go away. I wish you the best and the best advice i can give you is to go out to a nice park or somewhere you feel comfortable and talk about it to a close family member or friend, because it helps so much to get the feelings off your chest and socialize a bit, even if it feels like such a chore.