DEPRESSION

Depression impacts nearly everyone that has muscular dystrophy (MD).  Yes, most of us have to deal with it since MD impacts our lives so significantly.  Once you understand that you have this disease it is difficult to deal with the reality.  Especially, once you understand all the ramifications and that your life will never be the same again.
   

When I was informed that I had muscular dystrophy, it was as if I had been run over by a truck.  The doctors indicated that FSH runs in families.  So, I thought that the doctors had to be wrong again (denial). I am the exception to that rule, as I did not have FSH or any other type of muscular dystrophy on either side of the family.

That is when depression set in for three days…it was like a black hole that I could not get out.  I was depressed about the difficulty of the situation.  Then, I decided that I was going to find a solution and BEAT this disease.  So, I started researching MD and any possible solution.

So, the first thing to do is to recognize it for what it is!  Here are some of the classic symptoms.

1.    Feeling of sadness

2.    Feelings of worthlessness

3.    Lack of interest

4.    Lack of focus

5.    Thoughts of suicide or death

 SUMMARY:

Depression is a normal emotional condition with any major disease.  If it becomes more pronounced you should seek competent medical care.  I chose to not discuss it with the doctor or take any type of medication.