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Anxiety Remission After General Anesthesia
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 25, 2022 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
I had an endoscopy on Friday and was put under a general anesthetic. I have had thousands of these procedures due to a birth defect with my esophagus. I was born with an esophageal tresia without a fistula in 1974. I was born at 26 weeks gestation. That being said I also have borderline personality disorder and severe ptsd and agoraphobia and anxiety. Since my scope on Friday, I feel a sense of calmness. My anxiety so far is in complete remission. I came across this post as I was curious myself. I am also not on any medications and haven’t been in years. I keep wondering hmm wonder why this is so calm all of a sudden but when I typically get into the what if it’s interesting my thought process is not going all the way. So I am very interested to see if maybe this scope and the anesthesia fixed this. It’s different and I hope it lasts.
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Hello @jolene1974
Your example of being more relaxed after the anesthesia used for your endoscopy resonates with me as well. While I don't have a major anxiety disorder, I do deal with anxiety (more or less)🤗.
That being said, I also have had many endoscopies because of previous surgeries for carcinoid cancer in the upper digestive tract. I too have noticed that for several days afterward, I am much more calm and relaxed.
All hospitals keep a record of the anesthesia you are given. It is probably included in the endoscopy report itself. If you want to know more about what you were given and the amounts, ask for the report or print it off your patient portal. Perhaps you can request this same medication prior to your next procedure.
I would be interested in knowing how long the effects of the anesthesia last for you. Will you post again?
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Hi @jolene1974 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. This topic is really interesting. I don't think I have ever heard of it prior to working on Connect. I hope it lasts for you. I wonder if it just suppresses the neuron inhibitors and so long that you don't take medication, it may stay dormant?