hemiplegia & depression?

gordh

Hello I’m new here

gordh

I have hemiplegia affecting my right arm and leg - but I also suffer terribly from depression-anybody else with hemi have this issue?

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @gordh and welcome to the community! I too have hemiplegia which affects the left side of my body. I'm sorry to hear you also struggle with your mental health, do you currently have any support in place for this? Please feel free to have a look around the community and don't hesitate to ask if you need anything

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @gordh welcome to the community. How are you doing today? Some of our members have mentioned hemiplegia, are you receiving any emotional support? If not you can get in touch with your GP, who will be able to suggest the right support for you. We have a mental health discussions group you can join.

Adrian_Scope

Hello and welcome to the community @gordh!

gordh

Hi both thanks for the welcome 

Adrian_Scope

How are you doing today @gordh, any plans for the weekend? 

forgoodnesssake

There has now been research to show that adults with CP have higher instance of depression and anxiety http://theconversation.com/adults-with-cerebral-palsy-have-high-rates-of-depression-and-anxiety-new-study-107028.  Sorry, not much help maybe, but does indicate that you are far from alone with this.

SaraC_Scope

Hi.  I have right sided hemiplegia and controlled Epilepsy.  I do have days where I feel really down with no explanation as to why, but I know it's only temporary and try not to let it overwhelm me.

If you don't feel you are managing perhaps visit your G.P. for support.

Take care

Sara

gordh

Thanks for the comments both - forgoodnesssake that’s a very interesting article