I agree 100% about the AS with depression and anxiety, at 27 Ive had my share of both. I am a generally a happy person and when physically feeling well have a lot of energy. Life stress on top of school and not feeling well at one point made me ponder if life was worth it.
I tried lexapro but it made me really sick (and as a result more depressed) I don't feel up to trying something new. SO for now I know when to get help if I need it, exercise (I'm a swimmer too!), and try to maintain the attitude that it is an odd blessing in disguise, because it is a beautiful thing to not take anything for granted and to find the strength to overcome.
I am in my pediatric rotation right now working with patients that are very ill waiting for new hearts, livers, and bowels and they are such an inspiration to me, even those hooked up to external heart machines, smile, laugh, and want to play with you, their courage is infectious, they are beautiful.
While at times it is hard for me to maintain a sunshiny disposition, I have decided I might have AS but it's not going to have me!!!
