[jefftele]

hi folks not sure if i'm the right place with this one but here goes, i've been treated unsuccessfully for depression for the past 7 years,i've heard voices inside my head when my depressions been at its worst,have paranoia,can't think straight,think ,i' m going to die and a host of other illogical stuff.i feel that i have a thought disorder as well as a mood disorder,i have been treated by my dr who insists i have depression/anxiety i feel i am not been treated right would a psych be able to make sense of me and offer me treatment?

[selfy]

maybe u should get a second opiunion? im notr great on this subject, but it does sound serious. tc

[January]

Please do go to a psychiatrist and see what he or she thinks.

I wish you well,

January

[okiedokie]

Hi jefftelle,
I agree that a psychiatrist would be able to give you some medication to make you feel better.
Take good care,
Okie

[Eleora]

I agree. A second opinion would be beneficial in this situation. Don't forget there is Depression w/ Psychotic features... which sounds like what you are describing.

Do you get psychosis symptoms only when your depression is bad/happening? Or do you get it when you have no depressive symptoms as well?

There is such a thing as major depression with psychotic features, I've been diagnosed with it. I take both anti-depressants and an anti-psychotic medication. Perhaps a specialist would be beneficial.

[Danialla]

Please see a PDoc if you have not already. Your symptoms sound a lot like mine.

I have Major Depression with psychotic features and am treated with anti-depressants plus a strong anti-psychotic. Those meds allow me to work a full time job and also keep me from killing myself.........blunt, but true. (Sometimes I hate that fact! But when I begin to think about suicide again that is my prompt to head back to the doctor )

The symptom I hate the most is the distorted thinking!

Please take care of your self and don't hesitate to get a second opinion.

[findebsoon]

Hey, An anti-depressent is fine by itself, some others do well with an anti-psychotic on its own. To give another
take on this post, my p-doctor treated my psychosis without
treating my depression for at least 10 years and I'm afraid
his decision in doing so prolonged my suffering to a great
degree. These things happen and perhaps I should have been
taking some greater responsibility and more of a role in
the decisions of the therapy process. So please don't
make a non-decision as I did and don't hesitate to find a
good psychatrist who can help your situation.
DB