Did anyone experience anxiety after transplant?

Thank you so much. Wow 12 years post transplant is so great to hear.

Oh yeah, I still have anxiety bouts just past my one-year mark. I had a full-blown attack on the phone with my wife as I drove to the ER with some signs/symptoms suggesting my kidneys were failing one week after my 1-year liver transplant visit; on the outside, calm, cool, and collected - on the inside, BP of 200+/100+. I was setting off all sorts of alarms. At some point, I told myself that I needed to calm myself down before things got worse, and I managed to calm myself back down. I don't take meds for this (I take enough other meds already), so I focused on my breathing and cleared my head through prayer and meditation.

I used the same techniques, along with changing scenery and movement, during my early recovery and now, when something creeps up. I had started the therapy route but opted against it.

So, you're not alone. Keep working with your doctor and the support around you. You have help, and you're already doing beautifully. You got this!

Thank you. This helps.

I am over 2 years post kidney transplant. Anxiety is new to me but I definitely have been experiencing it since transplant. Don’t know if it’s from the whole experience or the meds, nevertheless I try to deal with it by exercising, medication and prayers. The exercising is hard right now being the middle of winter so I am “anxious” for spring and be out and in the sunshine. I was on Presnisone on after transplant for a short time then for a 5 month span and now again and they say forever now (due to signs of rejection at 2 year biopsy, but now good). When I have been on prednisone I feel somewhat depressed, don’t sleep well, have bad dreams, brain fog, crabby and just don’t feel myself. I am really really struggling with the fact that this is how I am going to feel from now on ☹️. When I have not been on it I feel pretty good.
Any body else feel this way on prednison? and after some time does your body adjust and you feel better?
Thanks!

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Yes I did and I still do. Mine is not so debilitating that I can't leave my house, but it does cause issues. Mostly I walk around the house. Go for a walk outside (weather permitting). Mine also causes sadness and depression. Speak to your family Dr. Also reach out to friends or family.

Thanks for your response.

I had brain fog for sure and crabby. But I try to stay positive. Prednisone is a strong medication. I say scriptures and affirmations and yes believe it or not You are where you are supposed to be just breathe and believe. I pray your body gets in alignment with your kidney soon.

We have to keep moving….one day at a time!

My faith and my precious grandkids are getting me thru this😊