[jefftele]

i am finding that somedays i feel well ,i think about returning to work i am positive about myself ,the next day i can get so low,i have been unsuccessfully treated for depression for the past 16 years tried many meds therapy i still feel i'm stuck in a merry go round ,when i'm well i start to spend on things i don't need make plans then crash i wonder if i have been misdiagnosed and whether i have bi polar 2 ,i have read lots of people are not diagnosed and treated for depression/anxiety ,i see my gp only , and feel i've been written off,i used to have a cpn who i mentioned this to but they said i have double depression,i don't know if i am clutching at straws and thinking if it was bipolar then there would be treatment ,should i ask to see a psychiatrist? any ideas anyone thanks

[darkeyes]

I definately get a pdoc to evaluate you, GP's can't substitute for a pdoc. I too, for several years my family doc had been trying different AD's, that obviously weren't addressing my form of depression while at the same time my mild bipolar (BP-II) was missed, till a rough life event triggered it big time.
Definately take this up with a mental health professional, and try soon, this way you do not delay getting proper treatment, the sooner the better.
This of course, is just my own, personal opinion which I'm basing it on my own personal experience.
Lots of luck with this, feel free to keep us updated if you wish.
Take care,
DE

[bizi]

yes I too agree that you need to see a psychiatrist to get a proper diagnosis and yes this can lead to a more stable you and back to work. Run don't walk because sometimes there can be a bit of a waiting list to be seen.
I wish you wellness.
bizi

[Direction]

Have you had a chance to call for an appointment with a psychiatrist?

jeff i also have suffered with depression for as long as i can remember but never diagnosed with anything else, just waiting for proper assessment by letter (went to pdoc last week) initial diagnosis bi polar and ptsd and borderline, doc cannot assess you. make a fuss and get to see a pdoc asap to put your mind at rest and be treated accordingly. hope you have better luck than me, you have to really make a nuisance of yourself in uk.

good luck, keep us posted love, kerry (jinny)xoxoxoxoxo

[babs92]

Jeff, I am sorry you are feeling this way. I really feel for you and know exactly what you are going through. As Jinny said, here in the UK you always have to fight and keep pushing for everything - I have had to do this for my autistic son and now have got a place at residential school during the week, home at weekends.

Anyway, keep plugging on, don't give up too easily. Lifes a bummer when its up and down all the time, I feel like this most of the time. I am bipolar 2. Its draining and exhausting. Let us know how you get on.