I am 3 years post transplant. . .I am still me in almost every way, however, there are a few personality things that are kinda noticeable. I don't think 'sugar coating' life post transplant is healthy. I like that these kinds of things are talked about! I have discussed some of the issues of depression, anxiety, fear, worry. . etc. I am sure it's the medication, also if you think about it. . . transplants are very traumatic! Physically AND emotionally. So really it could be a form of 'post traumatic stress syndrome'
Also our life starts over. . so we have a lot of new things to evaluate in life. Like for me I have a weird 'inner struggle' with "what now?". Feeling like I have a purpose every day <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
The positive changes in my life outweigh the negative 10 to 1. The few bad things are something I live with every day. My husband has learned to recognize when I am having a bad day & he is a very loving and patient man. . .thank goodness! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I take a medication if I feel like I am getting to anxious, stressed or overwhelmed by life.
Also our life starts over. . so we have a lot of new things to evaluate in life. Like for me I have a weird 'inner struggle' with "what now?". Feeling like I have a purpose every day <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
The positive changes in my life outweigh the negative 10 to 1. The few bad things are something I live with every day. My husband has learned to recognize when I am having a bad day & he is a very loving and patient man. . .thank goodness! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I take a medication if I feel like I am getting to anxious, stressed or overwhelmed by life.