Anxiety and mood swings
Hi everyone, I've read a lot but never posted. For context I'm a 34(M) living in Australia. I was born with Alport Syndrome and after 2.5 years of dialysis I received a transplant almost one year ago in 2025. The kidney is doing wonderful with awesome blood results and I'm extremely grateful for that.
I found once the euphoria of the new kidney and being able to eat, drink and exercise without restriction wore off I found myself really struggling with anxiety attacks particularly around sleep. I found I would panic if I wasn't asleep at a certain time. I was prescribed mitazapine and that helped but I still always feel super edgy. I know a lot of the medications (Prednisolone, Tacrolimus and Mycophenalate) in particular can cause mood swings, but I feel like I'm losing the battle. I have had sessions with a renal psychologist and that was helpful but I just can't find that happy balance. I have diazepam for when it gets too much but I'm worried about using it as it's an addictive substance.
I just feel the extra pressure of being in my 30's and needing to work etc can just get too much. Anyone else feeling this way? Just wondering what works for you.
I live rurally in Australia and the closest person I know to my age around here is 55 and they all just retire and travel. So I don't have a young support group.
Thanks in advance