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Post Sepsis and ICU Syndrome: There are days I feel so down
Intensive Care (ICU) | Last Active: Oct 26, 2025 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@ew62, reading some of the posts in this related discussion you'll see that you're not alone in feeling down after an ICU stay related to sepsis.
– Sepsis: What's your experience recovering from sepsis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sepsis/
Post ICU syndrome is a real thing and depression, PTSD, fatigue and lack of energy to get back on track are very common experiences. Members like @507 @psd0972 @tickleme1 @oregongirl @cindylb can validate that.
EW, it's not been a long time since you were in ICU. It may feel like it's been long enough, but 4-5 months isn't long to deal with complications of surgery, cancer, sepsis and ups and downs of ICU. Feeling down and lucky to be alive can co-exist. Do you think you are putting pressure on yourself to "bounce" back? Or do you feel like others think you should be "okay" by now?
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I am putting a lot of pressure on myself to bounce back. I went back to work full time and am thinking it may not have been a good idea.