[Debb66]

I suffered from a severe depression eight years ago but for the last seven I have been just fine, no meds .
My husband has been saying just recently he thinks I'm depressed again . I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I just quit my job so there is financial problems etc. However some of the things I do I know is typical of someone that is depressed ! I just quit my job , no notice ( not like me ) . I don't answer my phone . I haven't wanted to get together with friends or entertain anyone . I don't sleep at night very well , usually 3 to 4 hours . I have been to the hospital and I'm waiting to see a doctor , however I don't want to take meds I would prefer to try and deal with it through counselling. Last time round I was on every type of med out there and had ECT , I just don't want to go down that road again ....

[(JD)]

(((debb))) welcome to PC! I can understand your not wanting to wait until you are in deep depression to begin to curb it. I wonder how you feel when you read your own post back, as though someone else had written it?

You do sound blue, imo. Why not make that appointment for therapy and see if you can nip this in the bud. After 6 months, research has found that meds or psychotherapy have about the same results. But don't be afraid to try meds again if you need them, a combination can often help too. (Unless you have contraindications of medicines)

There are quizzes onsite... see the task bar. Perhaps that would help you with another objective observation about your sadness? TC!

You certainly have reasons to be sad, but if you can counter the sadness, it would be in your best interest! I'm glad to see your spouse is watchful and supportive of you.