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        • September 7, 2021 at 3:59 pm


          colleen-sibley

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        • #3309

          Hi my son had gbs appx 6yrs ago. He has struggled with depression ptsd anxiety attempted suicide since. He was outgoing active prior to this. I feel the gbs caused after effects that did not get caught. He seemed to change entirely after he was sick is this noticed in other patients?

        • September 7, 2021 at 9:15 pm


          Gareth Parry

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        • #3310

          I am sorry to hear of all the problems you son is experiencing following his GBS. GBS does not directly affect the brain but is a life-threatening and life-changing event that can have a huge impact on people’s lives. It is not a “trauma” in the usual sense of the word but is certainly an emotionally traumatic event and depressi0n and anxiety are common following the acute illness.. Most people recover a little more quickly than your son but psychological counselling can be needed. Your son has clearly been affected by this in a major way and it is critically important to talk to your doctor so that your son’s mental welfare can be taken care of. Gareth Parry

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