Depression, Anxiety, Elevated Stress... How To Deal?

Hello! Yes, the physical components are only one aspect of this condition. In addition to the pain and discomfort and bowle issues, I suffer from depression and anxiety because of this condition. I feel the anxiety comes from the bowel issues and the depression from the fact I have this condition and it controls to an extent my life.

To cope with depression and anxiety I take Lexapro. Does it help? I dont know... I hope it does. 

Lifestyle changes? I try not to get stressed out like I used to over things that I cannot control.

@wlkfree‍ thank you for your openness. Why are you unsure if Lexapro helps? 

I welcome you to also join the depression forum, if you find that would be beneficial.

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- Do you all have any opinions on this dicussion?

I am unsure because I still get very down some days even though I am on the medication. There are days that you would not even be able to tell that I am on medication to help with my depression.

Hi @wlkfree‍ I too suffer from depression and I attribute it to this dang condition. It throws my life in a haywire and the symptoms further drive me in. I try to cope with it by controlling the flares, which I am making progress and hoping to one day have the disease completely under control. I Think when that happens that my depression and mental symptoms will subside some. I try to live stress free as much as possible

I have not tried any medications... I have heard pros and cons of it.

Hello. I don’t suffer from depression but I’m overwhelmed from time to time in researching and looking for resolve.... the mental state can be highly affected in searching for the What... When.. Why & How of the condition... I can see how it can lead anyone to fall into a poor mental state... I exercise regularly mentally... physically & emotionally... through cardio.. yoga & meditation...so I keep myself to stay as positive as I can with Chrons. I’m currently looking to heal with foods... herbs or spices since my diagnosis is moderate with no complications.

Im feeling like im beyond severe in condition.  I wish the best for all of you

 This condition is honestly horrid.. my depression started shortly after I was diagnosed, at 13 years old, the anxiety only got worse as well. I've been on too many medications the easiest way, that works for me, is honestly taking a nap or listening to music. Currently I'm not on any pysch meds...

I'm sorry all of you have this condition I hope you all get better both physically and psychologically.  Hopefully you get in remission.

Hi all, I too suffer from depression and anxiety. I take clonazepam for bed, and currently prozac for depression. I think the depression started after I was diagnosed in 2010. And also the social anxiety. I haven't always taken meds for depression though. It was only after some stressful situations in the past few years. (Divorce, losing home, and job due to the industry). And for a while I felt like I lived in the hospital. Then high dose prednisone gave me Cushing syndrome. It was one thing after another. To cope now I just try to get enough rest and sometimes just seclude myself from the world. Not having health insurance or an income prevents getting health care these days. I'm currently in a flare and I'm reminded just how much Crohn's affects the body. The bathroom, the body pain, fatigue, general ill feeling, etc.. 

Hope all are doing well!