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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That is the question.
Transplants | Last Active: Jun 28, 2021 | Replies (313)Comment receiving replies
@mwsa1945 I just googled the vaccine and checked out a number of sites and none had depression listed as a side-effect. This was the most comprehensive and straight-forward site for side-effects:
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-180345/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-pfeua-intramuscular/details/list-sideeffects
Is it possible that something else in your life is causing depression, or that you are feeling apprehensive about being able to re-enter the world as we knew it soon? Some people have enjoyed their isolation and feel that they will maintain it to a degree after it's no longer necessary. Of course we will probably never again see the world as we did know it. I realize that sounds pessimistic but I think it's true, particularly for people like myself who are older. For me, that is depressing. I really miss traveling, going to restaurants, socializing, and going to my health club.
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Thanks to those who responded and said that my depression is not a side effect but related to the fear of reentry to society and that really nothing has changed about masks, etc. I also realized that I actually enjoyed not having the pressure to engage with others but spending time with myself. During the past year I built an alternate reality with solitary pastimes like jigsaw puzzles, pet and plant care, etc. A bit like being in a prison without the social challenges...I don’t know what to do first with my new found freedom and will spend some time just walking as the weather improves. Living in northern New England does rationalize hibernation and like a Bear it’s time for me to wake up. I’m feeling better from the comments and the self reflection. Thanks.