feeling down

Hi everyone,
Well its been four weeks since I got my pm I am doing great and I am feeling so much better, but the last few days I have been so depressed, I cry over nothing. I have no reason to be I have everything to be happy for and thankful for. Has this happen to anyone else. I guess it may be part of the healing. I hope it passes soon. This site is very helpful, thanks to all.

6 Comments

emotions

by Binky - 2010-09-27 06:09:48

my PM has been with me for 31/2 months. still cry easily. Feels foolish as I have never been an emotional person but thankfully do this only in private . I to hope it soon passes. Good luck to you.
Binky

it's normal....

by Pookie - 2010-09-27 11:09:12

it's normal to cry after having a pacemaker, I think I can safely say that most of us here have cried.

I still cry. Perhaps it's because I'm grieving the life I once knew???

Depression is not uncommon in people who end up with pacemakers or ICDs. However, if your crying persists, there is always help out there....don't be ashamed to go for counselling.

I still go and I've had my pacer since 2004.

And, like you, for some strange reason, after having my pacemaker, I've become the most emotional person in the world. I can cry by just looking at my new puppy and feeling so wonderful that we adopted the little critter. I cry when I read some of the posts on here.

The brain and the heart are connected, so.....you're normal:)

And don't forget - we are all here to support you in any way that we can. Think of us as your new extended family.

Hugs,
Pookie

New Body ~ New PM ~ ~

by Carolyn65 - 2010-09-27 11:09:19

With stress, anxiety, the UNknown, sometimes the body just has to let go and your emotions come out in many ways. Yours is tears. Hey, it is perfectly fine to cry and release some of the pent up feelings you have had for many moons now.

Your body is so happy it is doing great and feeling so much better that the brain is telling your body that 'things' are going to be alright and it is alright to let go ~ cry. Always consult your Dr. if needed..

We, your newest, bestest Friends are so happy you are doing so much better. Please keep us posted.

Bless You,
Carolyn G. in TEXAS ~ Crisp, Cool Autumn Fresh Air ~

Crying isn't necessarily Depression

by ElectricFrank - 2010-09-27 12:09:14

Actually, depressed people often have trouble crying.

Here is something to be aware of: After you have a good cry how do you feel if you don't try to make it a bad thing? Crying is part of the process our brain uses to readjust after a major impact. The most effective crying is when we don't conjure up some "good reason" for it.

best,

frank

It will pass

by Hot Heart - 2010-10-01 04:10:51

Hi! I felt so down for the first year, scared, depressed, lonely (even though ive got great family and friends) scared.

Two years on I hardly ever even think about having a pacemaker, I do hope that you eventually get into that state of mind.

There is nothing that I dont do now that I did before and I've got energy and enthusiasm.

Frank, Carolyn and Pookie were three of the big support network to me in the early months, they are great, know loads, and can inspire us all to positive thinking.

Take care

HH

Emotions

by vescoj@cox.net - 2011-06-15 11:06:36

My defibullator/pacemaker was implanted 5/20//11. I too have found unexpected tears. After reading this happening to others, it sure makes me feel normal. I think the tears happen for all of the above reasons. Let it happen -I have found it is good for the soul to release it. As humans we always want to be strong and in control - it just is not wrong to let our emotions out. I too do it in private - but each session doesn't last long. After all, It is a big change to our bodies.

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