Depression & CMT - are they related?

November 23, 2001

I am on depression meds. I have needed them for a few years. I feel so lucky

that we can meds now to make us feel better.

jenny

November 23, 2001

Hi All,

Does anyone know if depression in those with CMT is just a

psychological result of dealing with a delibitating condition - Or is

it physiological, another syndrome to add to the list? My whole family

(those of us with CMT) suffer from bouts of depression. Personally

before several years ago, I didn't think much about my condition, it

was there, always had been - but I have suffered from bouts of

depression since I was very young, before I was even diagnosed at age

eleven (although, I experienced symptoms of CMT since as long as I can

remember also, everyone thought it was a birth defect)? Or am I just a

bit 'nutty' and the two aren't related?

I was just curious if anyone else has experienced the same thing.

Not to bring you down - Heads Up! Thanks

Peace & love

Judy g.

November 23, 2001

Judy

I suffer from depression and am on medication for it and mine is due to my CMT,

failure to get a diagnosis and fighting with the doctors.

I was always told not to dwell on my problems but the thing to remember is that

we're having to cope and live with a condition, an enforced lifestyle that many

people just can not comprehend.

I used to just want normality and it was a hell of a shock when I realised that

I couldn't have it.

You take care of yourself and look after yourself, live your life and if you

need help never be afraid to ask for it.

Big hug

Love

Sue X

The important thing is never to stop questioning.

Freelance Writer and CMTer

" I Thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work,

and my God. " - Helen Keller

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