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mood swings after hysterectomy

I HAD A HYSTERECTOMY 7 WEEKS AGO,I STILL HAVE 1 OVARY LEFT. I HAVE BEEN HAVING TERRIBLE MOOD SWINGS AND ANXIETY SINCE THE SURGERY.ONE MINUTE IM AS HAPPY AS CAN BE AND THEN THE NEXT I FEEL LIKE THROWING THINGS AT THE WALL AND THE NEXT IM BALLING MY EYES OUT. I'VE NEVER HAD A PANIC ATTACK BEFORE BUT NOW I DO, I THINK. SOMETIMES WHEN IM DRIVING I GET AN OVERWEALMING FEAR OF CRASHING OR HAVING SOME KIND OF FREAK ACCIDENT, LIKE AN OVERPASS CRASHING ON TO MY CAR.I ALSO HAVE FEELINGS OF SOMETHING HAPPENING TO MY CHILDREN.IM SURE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY HORMONE LEVELS, AND HRT IS NOT AN OPTION BECAUSE OF HI RISK FOR CANCER. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT WILL HELP ME THAT I CAN MENTION TO MY OB? ANY ANSWERS WILL HELP THANKS LADIES
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Wow, Troid, my husband read what you wrote and asked if I had. It's the same time frame for me since my surgery and I am experiencing the exact same symptoms. I have an appointment with my general doctor to see if I can get some answers. I hope we all can find the support and help we need. And to Flour, everyone experiences things differently. I have suddenly become more fearful when riding in a car too. It's a true feeling and has nothing to do with paranoia.
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Hello.... I just had my hysterectomy exactly 7days ago. The day before my surgery my ex husband broke into my apartment and stole me and my daughter dog. Her name is "Charpay".  I figured he would bring her back because of my daughter. But I was incorrect. I have a protective order in place that we will hear on this month. His actions are over the top.  Since then I've experienced my first panic attack along with an outburst of tears in reference to missing our dog. Some say go to the police... Others say wait it out... I'm a emotional wreck because I see this as my fault. I need to get out of this apartment for one. I go for my 1st check up 2morrow. Maybe I will mention my mood swings to my doctor. Thank you all for your post they have enlightened me dearly.
Signed prayup2
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Thank God for this website because I was going crazy!  I recently had a hysterectomy 2 months ago and the mood swings are already in full effect- I'm irritable one minute- ready to burst into tears the next- then ready to rip my husbands clothes off and have sex all night the next minute.  I was told that I would experience minor mood swings but there is absolutely nothing minor about what I'm going through- I've been to the ER for bad anxiety attacks- headed to see a therapist in 3 weeks- I felt like I was going crazy but after finding this site, I find comfort in knowing that this is "normal" after the procedure, so thank you ladies for sharing your stories- God bless
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I'm 21 and just had a hysterectomy and I'm so glad I'm not the only one! Everything you have said I have been dealing with and going thru. It has completely changed me. I'm on hormone suppressers.
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Hi. im 32 and had a sub total hysterectomy 6 weeks ago. i,e had my womb removed but my ovaries and cervix left .
I to am currently experiencing mood swings and irritability. one minute im happy then i feel terribly irritable all of a sudden. My gyney said this is completely normal due to a change of hormones and also my body needing time to get used to a part of me thats now missing. He said it will settle when my body gets used to the change. I have three kids, 9, 6 and 2 and had a hysterectomy due to severe endometriosis. I have to say its the best thing i did, no more pain. its brilliant. I think we all seem to forget that a hysterectomy is a massive thing to have, and our body goes into shock for a while, this can defo make woman tearful and moody. All we need is time to adjust. I have just started a fitness program of 30 mins every morning. this defo helps, makes me feel more happy and sets me up for the day. Also helps me feel less tired and more energetic, so mabi its a good idea to try, its defo helps. Good luck to u all and lots of love

Lisa x
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I am 5 weeks post op and on an emotional roller coaster.  I have anxiety, panic, I cry, laugh, feel agitated, I don't know what's going on I know I just want to feel better.  I am glad to see everyone's posts so I know I am not going crazy. When will this pass?
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