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Originally Posted by JohnW26
Hello,
I had depression for several years and it is getting worse, have fibro to boot. 120MG Cymbalta, Xanax when needed (daily about 1 MG) Lyrica 150 MG twice a day, Ambien to sleep, and not a "booster" called Deplin (actually some sort of a vitamin) that helps depression and meds.
Anyway, after all that on to my question.
I can't concentrate on anything, have brain fog and depression is worsening, my talk therapy sessions are increased in frequency, but I can't seem to get focused on anything...kind of a feeling of scatter brained! I am wondering if the meds are really the answer? What would I feel like without them? I am afraid to even think about it. I am unemployed and looking for a job and at age 60, not easy! My Pdoc said maybe I can file for SS disability, but my primary doc says I would never win, since I can walk and talk! I am going to ask my fibro doc next week. I have been looking at these boards a few times in the past, but now depression is much worse and hope for support here. So....finally....long story short. Which is better the mind "fog" or the pain of fibro and the "pains" of depression?
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Don't know if this will help.....for the concentration and focus problems if your pdoc isn't aware be sure to let him know. When I was having those problems my pdoc prescribed a med for ADD. It really helped (most of the time).
As to the SS disability, if you pdoc thinks you are not able to work and will say that in writing your next step might be to a lawyer who
specifically works on those cases. It would also help if your fibro doc agrees.
I had to go on disability. It wasn't an easy process. There are lots of forms and paperwork involved but the lawyer handled everything.
Good Luck
kebs