mood swings after hysterectomy

[troid]

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

[mad1ovary]

I had an ectopic pregnancy years ago and had a tube removed as a result...jst a month ago i had a salpingo oophorectomy and the other tube removed and my left ovary...  now  am moody,sad, aand i need help!!! My GYN does not listen to me.

[ohappyday]

I had my hysterectomy in January 2011 and have one ovary left.  I am so glad to know that I'm not the only one who is experiencing the crying, moods swings, irritability!   My kids and husband have suffered from this as I'm  more irritable than I have ever been.  I'm going to see someone today and I sure hope they have answers.  

[pen7275]

I had my hysterectomy on 22nd of Feb 2011 and a out a week after I have been totally feeling like I have lost my mind. Not to be happy that other people feel this way but I'm really glad to know I'm not crazy I really thought I was losing it thanks

[smilz68]

Tinktink10 sounds to me like you need to seek some professional health.  Being depressed to the point you seem to be is a serious risk.  I hope you're getting help from someone qualified to help you.  We all seem to be having mood swings but yours do sound pretty extreme!

To everyone else:  I'm glad to know i'm not going crazy as far as my mood swings go.  BUT, my question is.... in 2 days I will be 1 year post hysterectomy.  Are heavy mood swings still part of the norm this far out?  Also, I noticed today that I'm craving chocolate like CRAZY!  I didn't use to really crave chocolate.  Anyone else experience this?  I'm not much of a chocolate eater... at least I wasn't.  Today?  Eek!

[Tinktink10]

I had a hysterectomy 7 weeks ago, still have both ovaries.  I have been majorly moody and severly depressed to the point I have considered taking my life.  I have never felt this worthless.  I have 3 boys, so it is not the fact of never being able to have kids again, I am fine with that.  Is this normal?  My ob checked my hormone levels and says I am not going through menopause.  I don't know what to do anymore.  I don't know where to turn.  

[mimi828]

after reading allthese posts/replies etc.... I had just my left ovary removed and Im 47.  upon reflection at 6 weeks post op--- i am gald to report that i did not have to commit myself, but did manage to loose a few freinds durung the past weeks.  ie: just blurting out mean things..... being aware that my fluctuation in hormones contributed to my dimeanor was helpful but did not solve it.    it sounds like removal of the  uterous obviously plays part into JUST AS MUCH of  a fluctuation in hormones as any of the ovaries.  The most disturbing part in reading this is- the lack of information given and possible issues one may experience concerning this surgery.  Not being told about being knocked out of your senses (even as a possibility) is inexcusable!  remeber ladies, it feels horrible now, but is onlky temporary.  and there is some great advise on here already posted that sounds greatly helpful (diet, natural options, counsel, etc)
dont avoid the storm- learn to dance in the rain....=)