Is it normal to feel pretty depressed over this whole thing?

Oh, most definitely. But you have to do more than routines. You have to learn to live in posture all your waking life! To apply posture principles to everything you do. Firebreathe, jiggle, and visualize those organs being carried forward. As you are able to take pressure off the vagina, even just a little bit, even if you aren't sure it's not just in your mind.......it will help you rid yourself of the fear. - Surviving

Hello,
I does get better!!
I can tell you I was very scared and depressed when I first discovered my celes.,aprox 5 months ago.
I read this forum everyday,it helped so much ! I learned to look to what you are able to do,and not at what you can't.
I do the First Aid for Prolapse exercises everyday.It is soothing,and will train you to stay in posture.It will show you the positions you can use safely for your daily life.
I love the outdoors,being in my gardens is what helped pull me out of the sadness .Figuring out all I was able to do and doing it has taken the fear away.Do what you love!!
I hope this helps in some way.
I am sending you a big hug!

I had that too, still do once in awhile, but then I think back to when I first found my prolapse, went online thinking surgery was my only option, and then found this site. I didn't feel alone with this anymore. I wasn't the "only one". Just knowing other women who are strong enough to go through their daily lives helps get me through those bad days.

Best antidote to feeling depressed over prolapse is just to throw yourself into the posture work. Study the book, contribute to the forum, browse for articles in the Library and Blog. Immerse yourself and offer encouragement to others. This isn't the end of the world, literally most women have this, and you are one who has been saved from damaging surgery. Rejoice in that. - Surviving

......that's what I felt like I was in, my life as I knew it was over. The thing I tried that really helped me.---- Your mind is working overtime telling you all these negative thoughts, hence the helpless feeling. Every time you start thinking that way, take a deep breath in and say (PEACE) as you exhale. You may have to do this a lot. This eventually crowds out the depression and soon you will be thinking, (Only I can do the work to help myself). It is fine and helpful to read the forums, but if it all overwhelms you and seems impossible to do, tells yourself, (One step at a time is all I need to do). And that step is learn the posture. It's the most important step and doesn't come easy to many of us. I did the posture morning, noon and nite for a whole month before I did anything else. This means practicing it standing,walking, and sitting in it. Or as Surviving always says, (Living in it).The posture needs to become your 'NEW NORMAL'. You have been blessed by finding Whole Woman. Sending you PEACE
and a hug. Free2be

I have been reading posts for a month now. I have the DVD and using WW posture for a few weeks. I am completely and totally overwhelmed. Beside the prolapse I am also beginning stages of menopause (at 46) and the hormones have elevated my fears and my anxiety. on top of that I already have high blood pressure that I cannot find a medication I can tolerate. To me this was just another health issue to add. I am very depressed that now I have another issue that I have to deal with. I am missing out on my family because I just want to sit in my room and cry. Go for a drive and cry. Run away and cry. And the sad thing is that this is not me. I used to be a fun and self-assured wife, mom, sister and friend. Now I am useless. These hormones are making this so much worse. When I went to the gyn she basically said I am hormonal and here is a month worth of the combipatch. You should be back to normal soon. I have no idea if I should take the HRT or not. The web has so many pros and cons. But I am at a utter loss. I do believe in my heart that I can minimize my cycstocele but the recto makes me depressed. I haven't found an OTC to help witih fiber content. But since I am eating less it doesn't help the matter either.

I have been dealing with this issue alone but after reading this post, and crying as I am writing it, I keep telling myself I will be okay. This is just another stage in life to adjust to. Maybe if I wasn't having to deal with the hormones I would be dealing with this issue so much better. Seriously considering the HRT.

I am very thankful for this website and will keep visiting daily for my words of encouragement. Thank you all for being here.

Hi greeneyedgirl,
Are you in perimenopause? If so, yes the hormones can really wreak havoc on your emotions and anxiety. I actually went to the doctors several times and even went to a therapist because I didn't know why all of a sudden I was this big sobbing mess. I have been dealing with it for about 3 years now. The first year was the worst, trying to figure out how to get myself back. I did a load of reading, and found that not only do we have excess estrogen in our bodies at this stage, but can also have highly stressed adrenal glands. It was a hard road, but what helped me the most was trying to get my body calmed down by cutting out all the processed food, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar. Taking long walks and ww yoga helped also. I was amazed by just making these adjustments in my life how I slowly started calming down again and getting my self back. I now do have an occasion coffee or alcoholic drink, but not too much or too often, because those can especially put the body back into flight or fight so fast.
I wish you the best. Don't be too hard on yourself.

From one green eyed to another know that you are not alone. I feel your despair. The great thing about all these celes is the answer is the same for all of them. Don't feel overwhelmed little bird, we have all been there and have come to know that prolapse is not fatal, you will soon learn that you must adapt a 'new normal' that can often be healthier for you than the way you were living. Don't be overwhelmed, just know you have time to get this under control and you can take it one step at a time. Posture is the key to it all, that is why Surviving60 is always stressing it. She knows about what she talks. You can leave everything for step 2,3, 4 etc. Then all of a sudden like magic you will realize that all the beautiful women on the forum are right, you do have worth, and you can endure;blessings of peace and a big hug, Free2be (a whole woman, that is)--- so are you, accept the challenge, you are loved

From one green eyed to another know that you are not alone. I feel your despair. The great thing about all these celes is the answer is the same for all of them. Don't feel overwhelmed little bird, we have all been there and have come to know that prolapse is not fatal, you will soon learn that you must adapt a 'new normal' that can often be healtlhier for you than the way you were living. Don't be overwhelmed, just know you have time to get this under control and you can take it one step at a time. Posture is the key to it all, that is why Surviving60 is always stressing it. She knows about what she talks. You can leave everything for step 2,3, 4 etc. Then all of a sudden like magic you will realize that all the beautiful women on the forum are right, you do have worth, and you can endure;blessings of peace and a big hug, Free2be (a whole woman, that is)--- so are you, accept the challenge, you are loved

Dear greeneyedgirl,
Sending big (((hugs))), you are in the right place - this is a wonderful community.
Best wishes,
Aussie Soul Sister

Dear Lindamore,
It does get better, with this wonderful community to help.
Big (((hugs))),
Best wishes,
Aussie Soul Sister