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A few years ago I had general anaesthetic for a routine operation, after which I bcame clinically depressed for the first time in my life. I recently heard of a theory that some anaesthetics can trigger latent mental health problems. Has anyone heard of this?

airbolt Thurs 21/08/08 23:05

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Ethel
Thurs 21/08/08
23:20

I haven't heard of that, but certainly any operation, the illness or pain before it and the discomfort and debility afterwards can make a person depressed.

An operation is a stressful thing, mentally and physically

In A Pickle
Fri 22/08/08
00:23

Hello there airbolt,
As I have had a Mental Health condition(Bi~Polar) all my life,I have made a study of depression and allied conditions.
I have never heard of depression being brought on by ageneral anaesthetic .
It is more likely that circumstances surrounding the cause of the operation might have triggered it.
Rather than dwell on the cause,try and seek help for the depression itself.

Ice.Maiden
Fri 22/08/08
00:26

Hello Ethel and IaP. I can't add to what you've both said but I agree - and just wanted to say hello to you all! x

airbolt
Fri 22/08/08
12:30

Question Author

Thanks for answering, everyone.

I've pretty much always felt that my Depression ( also Bi-Polar ) was latent and waiting to be triggered by a major trauma. However, I am looking forward rather than back nowadays and have found that certain things work to stay on top of it. It has taken a chunk out of my life and i'm determined to win control back.

Ethel
Fri 22/08/08
12:32

I wish you well - you have the right attitude, so you are winning your battle.

Good luck

airbolt
Sun 24/08/08
22:33

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Thanks , its always nice to get encouragement.

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