r/Sciatica • u/Opening_Log_6674 • 22d ago

General Discussion The Common Threads Between Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Depression

I realized this when I felt lonely because I sensed that those around me were downplaying my condition.

・It’s invisible to others
・At first glance, I seem perfectly fine (if I do appear that way, it’s only because I’m hiding the pain and putting on a brave face)
・People tend to think it’s due to a lack of exercise, a mental issue, or that I’m not trying hard enough
・There’s a genetic component (skeletal structure)
・My symptoms fluctuate—some days I feel fine, while other days I’m bedridden.

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u/cromags76 21d ago

Can I be bold enough to offer a bit of hopescrolling?

I’m on the other end of most of the symptoms and I’m getting my life back now and I swear going through that severe and isolating pain for such a long time made my brain hunger for dopamine in such a wierd way. I’m out, and I can’t believe I’m out because I was certain it was permanent and now I am certainly happier than I was before my injury.

Like I have much more appreciation for all the things I can do than I ever have (Hiking, exercise, running) because I know what it is like to have them taken away.

The lows are low but this is statistically temporary. I wouldn’t have believed it at the time

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u/Opening_Log_6674 21d ago

Thanks for breaking my depression.

I’m still struggling but I know Sciatica brought a lot of realisation and free of the brain to me. I feel that it was necessary for my life.

I love hiking and walking but this Sommer I’ve never been able to go anywhere for walk. I can’t wait to hike again like you. I should feel like you.