General Anaesthetic and Mental Health

[airbolt]

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?

[Ethel]

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

[Ice.Maiden]

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]

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]

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

Good luck

[airbolt]

Thanks , its always nice to get encouragement.