Cavernous malformation and anger/depression?

[homesafairytale]

It's just one, in my right frontal lobe. 2cm X 2cm.

Since I had my seizure I haven't been myself at all. I don't have much energy and I'm mad more often than I once was. I don't have a whole lot in common with my old friends, we don't have much to talk about. Everyday is pretty much the same. No job, no licence, limitations that make me insane... My social anxiety is off the charts. I don't want to see anyone. I don't want to meet new people. Is it the angioma or is it just me being a freak? Is it common for people who've just found out about these things to sink into some sort of anxious state? Do doctors often prescribe some sort of anti anxiety/antidepressant? Also, my sex drive has taken a huge hit. Not sure if it's because of the anxiety but my healthy sex life jumped out the window after I had the seizure.

[beckyinaz]

Hi,
I had a Cavernous Malformation (CCM) in my right frontal lobe and it was discovered after my first known seizure.  And I would like to tell you that my energy levels have gone away.  Are you on any seizure medicine?  that also might contribute to what you are feeling.  I had surgery to remove it by Dr. Spetzler at Barrows Neurological Institute in Phx AZ.  There is a great website that you can go to to learn more about CCM's it is www.angiomaalliance.org  please go to it and read all about CCM's there is also a forum that you can ask questions, there are alot of us on the website to offer help and support.  

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

I'm sorry to learn what you have been going through.  However, I believe that this lesion in your brain is not causing you all of these symptoms, but it is the anxiety of thinking about this problem that may really be causing these problems.  I believe that at consult with a psychologist or psychiatrist would be in order so you may receive counseling, and also receive some form of anxiolytic or anti-depressant medications.  It's not yet too late.

Regards and God bless.