My sister is naturally cheerful and energetic, so we thought depression was the last thing she’d face. But a car accident triggered depression symptoms.
When you talk to her, she doesn’t seem depressed.
The accident left her with mild neck pain at first, but it wasn’t too bad right after.
Over time, the pain grew worse.
Most people can’t get up when in pain, but for her, lying down makes it worse, which feels even more unbearable.
When she tries to sleep, the pain hits hard, so she rarely sleeps well.
When you’re healthy, you don’t notice, but she often talks about how lucky it is to sleep through the night without struggle.
When pain lingers like hers, with no clear treatment, she starts thinking she’ll have to live with it forever. That brings anxiety, frustration, and fear, which can turn into a kind of obsessive thinking, leading to a depressive state.
She’s always been tough, so she tries to act normal in front of others, but she’s living a painful daily life.
Many people get physically sick from depression, but getting depressed from physical pain is just as hard.
I want to ease her pain, but since it’s her neck, I’m hesitant about sending her to massage or chiropractic care.
※本記事は個人のうつ病体験談です。体験内容はあくまで個人の体験であり、医療アドバイスではありません。専門的なアドバイスを希望する場合は医師へ相談を。
※This article is a personal depression story. The content is solely based on personal experience and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for professional advice.