Your mental health

The period before and after a transplant can be very stressful. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, nervous, fearful, uncertain, or depressed to some degree. Your loved ones may be having similar feelings. Ask your transplant team about counseling services that can help you, your family, and your friends understand transplantation and how to live each day with confidence post-transplant.

Some of the medicines you take to protect your transplant can affect the way you feel emotionally. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have so that he or she can put together a plan that works for you—remember, never change your medication regimen without your doctor’s guidance.