Post-operative Depression / Depression After Surgery Why and What to do

21 Millions US Adults are diagnosed with depression each year. Post-operative depression is not rare. Studies show depression is common after hip fracture (18%), total knee replacement (10%), and total hip replacement (6.8%).

You may have sleep disturbances, changes in appetite. You may isolate and be irritable. You might feel like a burden or a failure. You may feel that life is hopeless and regret your decision to have surgery.

In this video I'll cover when to seek help. Talk to your primary care doctor and you may need to see a psychologist or psychiatrist or use prescription medication. I too have struggled with depression. I will share with you things that you can do on your own that I found helpful in my recovery.

In the US you can call 988 if you are having a mental health crisis.

00:00 Intro
00:58 My personal story
03:51 How to tell if you are depressed
05:04 Depression & Surgery
06:47 Causes of Post-op Depression
08:05 How common is Post-op Depression
09:14 Professional Help
10:05 What you can do Right Now
14:10 Sleep Hygiene
15:42 Action Before Motivation

📘 Be sure to check out my book - 'The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee'

In the US
Amazon (paperback and ebook)
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