Post Hysterectomy Depression
Depressive feelings after undergoing hysterectomy is not uncommon. It is the result of both physical and emotional stress.
Physical stress triggered by the frustration of not being able to do things which normally one does due to the limitation of physical activity by pain and discomfort.
Emotional stress as a result of a feeling of loosing fertility’’an essential part of a woman’s life [hence womanhood]” .
Usually, this low feeling is short lived. Few tips to get over this feeling:
- Think of the medical reason why hysterectomy was done.So you get to understand that the quality of your life increases.
- Daily outdoor walks.
- Avoid caffeine if your facing sleep deprivation.
- Take help with counselor.