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UPDATE: Effects of Depression
CLKD:
I wanted to know what was causing my depressive illness - was it inherited or was there another cause. But none of the medics was interested in finding out a cause - it was a Psychiatrist who visited me at home because my GP was so worried that noted I had a 22 month cyclical 'thread' (not the word I'm looking for ::)) of depression.
walking the dog:
update . saw psychiatrist what a waste time she saud come of the ads and wait for therapy but as she had only emailed psychology five minute before she saw me she had no idea where I am on waiting list. I was a bit weepy to say the least and I asked her how I was meant to cope until I got the therapy which could be months she said theres no quick fix! I asked her if my leg was broken would she send me away saying wait for treatment your on a list well she wasnt happy id said that and asked if I was inferring she wasnt helpibg me to which I told her she wasnt . well that was that im discharged into care of my gp its good job shes fab or I honestly dont know where id be. on a better note saw menopause consultant who was fab im now on estradol 50 patch twice weekly and utrogestran dats 1 to 14 of calendar month and I have to loose weight but im willing to try as I would do anything to reduce symptoms. im back at specialist in ten weeks xx
CLKD:
That seems dismissive >:(. Keep taking the ADs, if these aren't helping then ask the GP for something else: there are several types available, ring the appropriate Dept. to see how long the waiting list is likely to be and if you are able, you maybe go onto a list if someone cancels?
Have you thought about contacting your local MIND Charity group, they were really helpful for me recently.
CLKD:
There's to be a new programme about manic depression next week, Monday I think.
Mandz:
Hi I'm new to this forum and have just read through some of people's chat.....
I am 48 and have suffered depression on and off for years, but every time I have a " blip".... It seems a bit worse than the last.....
I was on citralopram last 5+ years and all last year I wasn't firing on all cylinders.... From around October when weather changed I dipped faster..... Went to doc and also explaining I was having flushes etc I was put on low dose hrt..... Also changed my ad,s to mirtazapine45mg.... My mood dipped and dipped..... Christmas was awful!!!
Fast forward two weeks into new year and I also got beta blockers.... Started seeing councillor (she told me of this site).....
Last week I was on my knees struggling: crying, wanting to stay in bed, struggling to hold it together at work, etc etc.......and the constant churning in my stomach.... Even going to loo was an effort.....
I usually love to have a laugh, a blether shop etc......but just now I feel I'm sinking, my councillor advised this forum, and it all seems familiar.....I just want to be "me"
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