[MrsLovett]

Hello,

I'm sorry if this is a bit disjointed. I just can't get my thoughts together anymore. Anyway, I was first diagnosed with depression (I forget which type) when I was a teenager. I'm 33 years old now. The depression has come back yet again, with a vengeance. I've been crying at the slightest little thing. Is this childish of me? Selfish? I'm tired all of the time and just don't feel right.

I do see a therapist and a psychiatrist, but it is just not working. I want to give up on all of the therapeutic stuff. But then on the other hand, maybe some new medications are what I need? I don't want to go back to the hospital. I've been to a few, and they weren't helpful. What do you think I should do? I see my therapist tomorrow morning. I don't know...

MrsLovett

[sick]

Originally Posted by MrsLovett

Hello,

I'm sorry if this is a bit disjointed. I just can't get my thoughts together anymore. Anyway, I was first diagnosed with depression (I forget which type) when I was a teenager. I'm 33 years old now. The depression has come back yet again, with a vengeance. I've been crying at the slightest little thing. Is this childish of me? Selfish? I'm tired all of the time and just don't feel right.

I do see a therapist and a psychiatrist, but it is just not working. I want to give up on all of the therapeutic stuff. But then on the other hand, maybe some new medications are what I need? I don't want to go back to the hospital. I've been to a few, and they weren't helpful. What do you think I should do? I see my therapist tomorrow morning. I don't know...

MrsLovett

I was like yu up to a week ago i tried new depression medication and i am so much better now wellbutrin sr i am on 150mg it has helpl me alot I hope you do try new meds okay so you feel better

[sundog]

Hi Mrs Lovett! I'm sorry you're struggling. It's not childish or selfish to cry. It's just a sign that you are in pain. I really think you are onto something when you say that perhaps you need some new medication. I would for sure talk to your psychiatrist about trying a different drug. I would also tell your therapist exactly how you feel. Don't give up hope! It can get better!

[madisgram]

hope you told your T and PDoc re your symptoms. it sounds like a bout with depression and perhaps they can tweak your meds. i found if i don't communicate my situation with them, they can't help me. sometimes for those of us who have depressive bouts there is a trigger that set it off, other times it just is what it is. hope you'll keep us posted. we care.

[Travelinglady]

Yes, I agree with the other folks. I'd definitely tell your mental-health professionals that you're still struggling. You're definitely not being selfish or whatever. Remember, too, that tiredness often goes along with depression.

it's important to remember depression, clinical depression is chemical. just like other diseases. my favorite example to think of: is a diabetic needs insulin. they have done studies showing the area's of the brain effected with clinical depression. it's physical not just psychological. it's hard, because a lot of sociality doesn't think that way. but the chemicals in your brain are off balanced. selfish has nothing to do with it. it's physiological. you have clinical depression. and just like those that have problems with blood pressure need medication, dosage adjustments or a change in medication. crying is like when the medication is off with blood pressure problems. sounds like your not at the right dosage or need a med change. don't buy into what a lot of sociality thinks...it's not a weakness it's a medical problem.