Has anyone else had horrible anxiety and depression with mono? I've had both for years, but never as much as I have since being diagnosed. Anytime I have a new symptom, I relentlessly Google them and end up giving myself anxiety attacks even though I know mono is what's causing them. I've also almost cried several times when I go to eat or go shopping because I used to love eating and going in stores, but now I don't even want to look at food and have no energy for shopping and it's really upsetting. All of the physical and mental stress of this virus is just really bringing me down. I just wanted to if anyone else has these problems and if so, do you know of anything that helps?
I've never suffered with anxiety until now, nor have I had panic attacks before. It's very difficult to deal with them. I've learnt that every set back you have, every pain discomfort etc will go away. So I try to remember that and focus on at some point I will get better. I think negative thoughts is negative energy and feeds the virus. It's obviously easier said than done, but just need to keep your mind on small things and take each day as it comes. Then remember one day this will be alot easier to deal with
Hi ciela
Yes I have horrible anxiety and depression ..and the strangest mental feeling .... it’s horrible!
I try to do simple things ... take a short walk watch a good show ... that’s all we can do right now until this thing passes.
But you’re tired and anxious at the same time which is a horrible feeling ! And yes! This is ALL so stressful just waiting waiting waiting ... for it all to be over .
Hi Ciela I had terrible anxiety which I never had before mono so I know its part and parcel of this virus,it has eased off now thank goodness as im sure yours will when you start feeling a bit better,i listened and still do to relaxation and meditation videos on YouTube,find them very helpful,it gets your body into a relaxation mode which helps healing
Hi Ciela,
Yes, to all of the above, it causes the worst anxiety to go along with the worst feeling of illness ever.
Hi Ciela,
Yes, I completely understand what you are going through! I am still having anxiety attacks even though my mono symptoms have gone away. I had mono for about 6 weeks and have been "better" (no mono symptoms) for about 3 weeks. But the anxiety attacks are still present in my life. It's really weird, because I know the mono triggered my initial anxiety attacks, but even though I'm feeling better in terms of the mono and not feeling sick with any of those symptoms anymore, I still will get these random anxiety attacks. My doctor prescribed me citalopram, but I've only been on it about 3 weeks. I'm hoping that the anxiety attacks go away soon. I had mono for about 6 weeks, and the worrying really got to me. Having mono is so hard because you have no energy but just start to worry about every little thing. So I completely understand what you are going through! I'm so sorry you are dealing with all of this right now. Sending positive vibes that you start to feel better soon.
-Christine
Hi Ciela,
Oh really feeling your pain having been through a hard time with mono many years ago and it really affected my mental health and got me so down during it. I just want to reassure that things will get better Ciela, mono does get better with time but it's so intense and its longevity makes it so hard to cope with. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and believing a breakthrough will come for you and that God is there and going to get you through this.
I'm going through a low in my life at the moment too because of other issues, back pain and other health issues and losing job and depression has been so intense with me lately I've been crying every day and it's awful it really is. So I do empathise Ciela and do encourage you just to hang on in this tough time and be kind to yourself and give yourself plenty of rest - I know it's so distressing and confidence sapping how mono affects you, but you will get over it, it took me a bit of time with mono but I did get there eventually thanks to God.
Certainly anti-depressants are something I take and have helped me cope, I know it doesn't take everything away but don't be afraid to give that a go if not already done so. And of course talking to someone close to you about how you feel is so important as well, carrying this on your own is too much to bare - hang in there Ciela and thinking of you. I believe you're going to get through this and get FULLY better.
Craig
Oh Craig .... I’ve been crying at every doctors appt and anybody who asks ‘how are you doing ?’
I’m honestly not a crier but boy have shed some tears lately .
I’m so sorry you are going through such a hard time but don’t forget it’s always blackest before dawn .
Life gives you hard times but once you get through this there will be many good times .
Hang ig there you’re not alone ... I feel like a basket case this week.
That’s great to hear it’s eased off ... and yes my anxiety is through the roof ! Can’t relax wake up anxious can’t take a nap .
I think it makes it worse as your life becomes so small so it’s all you focus on .... but hey it’s not our fault .. we’re told to rest don’t push it take it easy which means keeping a low profile and living a very mundane life which isn’t healthy mentally either.
So glad you got over this quickly . Once you get anxiety attacks they scare you so much that you are constantly worried about having one . Maybe try Xanax for a while so that you can get back into life .
I know from my own experience that you need to nip it on the bud as you don’t want it to become a long term thing which it has been for me for over 10 years. It becomes ALL you think about and a BAD HABIT .
My onset came after a bad accident 11 years ago and although they said it was PTSD I’m wondering if it was mono ? I felt the same anxiety and mental craziness as I do now but without the crippling fatigue ...I hope it was PTSD honestly and the thought that this may be a reoccurring thing scares the hell of of me . ONCE IS ENOUGH !!! .
Hi Craig,
I hate to hear that you're going through a rough time too, I really hope things begin to get better for you soon.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I know it will get better eventually but it's so hard to believe sometimes when I'm having a particularly hard day, so I will look over what you wrote again next time I'm doubting my recovery again. I haven't talked to anyone about my depression or gotten any medication for it, but I have been able to talk to my mom about my anxiety and get my main fears out there so that has helped a little. It's terrifying to see how much all of this has affected my body and lowered my weight, but the more I read through people's posts on here, the more I'm assured that all of this is normal with this virus.
Hi Christine,
It makes me happy to hear that you have healed from the virus and I really hope that your medicine can help with your anxiety.
Every symptom has caused more and more worry for me, if it doesn't lessen soon I think I'll need to ask my doctor about medicine or natural ways to lessen my anxiety. I've recently read that lavender can help so I might be trying that soon too.
Sending positive vibes to you too and thank you for your assurance.
Hi Mono too,
I had never realized it could cause so much anxiety and panic, I definitely underestimated the intensity of this when I was first diagnosed.
I hope you're feeling better, and if you don't, then I hope you do soon.
Hi Diane,
I'm so glad to hear that yours has eased. I haven't watched any meditation videos yet, but I'll look some up tonight before I go to bed to help relax me. Thank you so much.
Hi Lori,
I've been trying to rest and relax but it's so hard when all I can think about is how awful I feel and how many problems it's caused me. It seems like everytime I try to focus on something else, I just end up obsessing over every new symptom again. I know I shouldn't and that I'm only hurting myself more doing it, but I keep trying to work through it all and return to my normal schedule even though I'm so worn through - it's really difficult to accept that I can't do these things when I feel so unwell.
I desperately wish that we'll both feel much better soon.
Thank you so much for replying, Dodge. This virus is so tiring and frustrating that it's hard to focus on anything else sometimes apart from how terrible I feel. Sending good vibes and hoping you are better soon.
Hi Ciela,
I have recovered after a year of illness, I thought I would never feel better, but it did finally happen for me and it will for you too.
Hi Craig,
I am sorry to hear you still having back problems, I hope that this leaves you soon. You were such a hope and encouragement to me when I was sick, A true god send. I will pray for your recovery.
Thanks Lori, I really do appreciate your kind and comforting words and to take the time to send those when feeling so low yourself shows what an amazing person you are.
I'm still thinking about you and rooting for you Lori, please hang in there and it's a great line you say it's always blackest before dawn - praying for your dawn Lori.
Craig
Hi Ciela,
Thanks so much for your kind and supportive words, it really means a lot to me at this time when I've been finding things hard - and to send those words when things have been so hard for you just shows what a good and kind person you are - thank you!
I do understand Ciela when you find it hard to believe or see a way through it when in the midst of something going on for a long time. I'm in that kind of phase with my own situation and just trying to cling onto hope and God's words that He has a plans to give us a future and hope, and that He won't ever leave us. It's so hard Ciela to hang onto hope at times I know, I've been thinking and feeling so negatively lately and need to try to think more positive about things - wish it was easier!!
It's good you've been able to talk to your mom, keep doing that Ciela she is there to support you. I talk to my mum a lot too, she is amazing person and has amazing strength and loyalty despite all my troubles and failings and moans.
I'm still believing you're going to get better Ciela - believe me with this thing it can take a while as you know but it does get better - just coping with each day is enough and not putting any pressure or expectations on yourself and being kind to yourself is very important right now. It's a very traumatic thing to go through this virus Ciela and of course if things do get worse mentally option is always there to look at medication - there's no shame or stigma in that at all, I've been on anti-depressant tablets for most of my adult life and have managed to live well and healthy the majority of the time on them, just can help you to cope a bit better.
Do keep checking in with the docs always wise to do that, but remember you will get there and thinking about you Ciela!
Craig