In a message dated 3/2/02 5:08:21 PM Canada Central Standard Time, ann.mccrea@... writes: << Your mental symptoms are all signs of depression, a very common occurance after bypass surgery. I agree with the others that you have to just live life and not worry about things, however I think it is crucial in your case to seek some treatment for depression. You had such a sudden occurance of cardiac illness and instant treatment via surgery that you had not time beforehand to prepare yourself mentally, so this is quite understandable. I suggest calling your primary doctor and letting him know how you are feeling, and perhaps he can help you with some strategies to get through this hurdle in your recovery. There is also a book on the subject - someone help me out here I can NEVER remember the title of it!! Ann McCrea, RN 'Coping With Bypass (or Heart?) Surgery and Bypassing Depression' by J.Jude, et.al. previously published as 'The Heart Surgery Handbook' Best single book I've seen on Bypass Surgery and I've read at least 6. AL