I have mood swings, I forget things, and sometimes have balance issues
Me Too! I bet a lot of the ladies can relate to that, AN or no AN.
Seriously, As far as it being related to the AN, -I think through the years after surgery or GK, we do not realize how emotionally taxing living life can be,especially with the SSD or balance problems. A lot more energy goes in to listening, conversing, going to noisy places, which in my case causes more fatigue.
Irritablity too. And concentration.
It's like it keeps building on to itself. So it is important for me to get my rest, zone out, remove the external stimuli. Leads for a somewhat boring lifestyle, but that is what it is. Walking, exercising, balance "games" are a must.
I even started doing those brain games you can get for cheap in paperback.
So yes, I totally understand. Some people don't like to take antidepressants, but I think we should all be on "happy" pills! (Zoloft is my drug of choice). Those type of drugs (SSRI's-selective serotonic reuptake inhibitors) brought calmness to my life years and years ago with severe mood swings from PMS. I'm still on it at least until I hit menopause!
There is nothing wrong with going that route. See what your doc says.
Good luck, hang in there,
Maureen
