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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 6, 2023 | Replies (22)
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@macjane

Irene, I never hear anybody speak of going through depression with MAC or bronchiectasis. It has hit me with a bang but I had other things hit and learned about my younger brother who has been struggling with depression as well. I feel so ashamed of myself. You all seem so brave.

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Apr 4, 2018

There is no shame in being depressed. I think getting MAC causes “situational depression.” I believe that we are all made up of chemicals, and based on certain things in our lives whether medical, situational, or stress, our bodies may become depleted of certain chemicals like serotonin. Then we may need medication to replace that chemical. And that’s AOK!

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Jane S. Brown | @macjane | Apr 4, 2018

Thank you.

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heathert | @heathert | Apr 4, 2018

@irene5 you are so right. If you are not coping @jkiemen go and get the meds, they work but sometimes take a wee while so be patient(not easy) If you are not eating or sleeping, it is so cruel. Thinking of you.

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