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I am a 22 year old male and was in a very bad motorcycle accident within the last year and had many injuries. These injuries included lower leg amputation, broke both femurs, broken pelvis, shattered ankle, broken tib/fib, broken tailbone.
I had been in the hospital for a month and had been walking with a prosthetic leg within 4 months after. My recovery has honestly been a miracle and realize I am blessed to be alive everyday. I've even been able to return to work for the most part.
However a lot of the time I get extremely depressed. I think about killing myself on occasion. I've had a very unfaithful girlfriend within the mix of this too which hasn't helped either. I've been drinking a lot more than normal.
At this point I'm wondering if anti-depressants are something I should look into? Will I eventually get over the bad end of this?
I have an awesome family and a good group of guys that support me through anything. It's just something I wanted to get an opinion on here first... Thanks!
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Murray1967 berickson197
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dawn37202 berickson197
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wow you have been through a rough time,but you have survived which is miraculous after your injuries
may i start by saying that drink willmake your depression feel worse as it is a depressant
getting help with depression would be a good start & please make an appointment with your GP to discuss your options... it great that you have a wonderfully supportive family .. your girlfriend from what you have said isnt much of a girlfriend,sorry for being so blunt
are you keeping her there because you feel you wont get anyone else?
if you are then you need to delete that from your mind straight away
it sounds like your mates are there for you too
Have you thought about counciling ... here me out ... i no theres a lot of stigma about depression ie your weak etc but thats rubbish even the strongest person will break down
the fact you can say how you feel on here is great
you are a strong person & i no i dont no you personaly but you have been through a horrific ordeal & come out the other side
there are plenty of things you can do if you reaserch it,ask your doctors
are you suffering pain due to your injuries if yes then there maybe an optomise programe near you
its usually based in a hospital ie heated pool for gentle soothing exercise plus physio & you meet people
i went to one 2 years ago as i have fibromyalgia & arthritis,it has realy helped me so i thought i would suggest it to you
im no doctor but you seem to have a good head on your shoulders
i would definately make an appointment & talk to your GP about anti depressants .... please for your sake cut down on the booze as it will make you feel 100 times worse... i no it dosnt when you are taking it but it does when it wears off also it changes the way you think & not always in a good way
take care
Dawn
becky31605 berickson197
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My advice, and I'm not a doctor, is that if you were not a depressed person before the accident, do not start taking anti-depressants. They are awful.
Try counseling, groups for other accident victims, and get rid of that woman! She doesn't deserve you.
Good luck to you.
elizabeth20203 berickson197
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