I've had numerous medical problems and surgeries with extended periods of pain and recovery. While I'm doing okay for now (knock wood....), I struggle with depression and anxiety over the past AND the likely future. My medical issues all result from treatment for cancer, over 23 years ago (!!), and I know I'm very fortunate to be doing as well as I am. But many of my surgeries have affected my self-esteem --- not just over body image, but also the overall "purpose" of my life. I'm working on living in the moment, and not mortgaging my future by worrying, but it's a lot easier said than done. Nutrition, laughter, and puppies have helped alot, but sometimes this marathon seems to have taken more from me than I have to give. Please help! (p.s. I'm not really depressed --- have enuf experience in THAT arena to be a freakin' expert --- but more resigned and stressed than sad.)
2007-02-05
16:03:43
·
3 answers
·
asked by
Kat
2
in
Mental Health