Depression (the disease, not the economy)

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

No one wants to talk about this? Really? 17 million American adults are struck by depression each year and I'm the only one of them on GC?

[Dionysus]

Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

No one wants to talk about this? Really? 17 million American adults are struck by depression each year and I'm the only one of them on GC?

Right. We can talk about periods, bloating, cramps, sore boobs on the birth control thread (which now has 437 replies), but no one wants to talk about this?

I'll take a shot, I have a history of depression, my worst episodes were the summer before eighth grade and my freshman year in college. Prozac and Paxil really helped though. And I'm sure that I have undiagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder. Winter just depresses the shit out of me. Last year I was severely depressed from Thanksgiving to Valentine's day, with it peaking around Christmas. This year was pretty bad too, especially the fact I almost lost my mother a month ago. I'm not on anything right now, but I think I could use something.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Right. We can talk about periods, bloating, cramps, sore boobs on the birth control thread (which now has 437 replies), but no one wants to talk about this?

I'll take a shot, I have a history of depression, my worst episodes were the summer before eighth grade and my freshman year in college. Prozac and Paxil really helped though. And I'm sure that I have undiagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder. Winter just depresses the shit out of me. Last year I was severely depressed from Thanksgiving to Valentine's day, with it peaking around Christmas. This year was pretty bad too, especially the fact I almost lost my mother a month ago. I'm not on anything right now, but I think I could use something.

Thanks for not making me feel like the only one

You know, maybe it wouldn't be bad to talk to your doctor. They know how to tell the difference between normal grief and actual depression. And (as I'm sure you know) having had depression before makes you more likely to get it again.

I'm really sorry about your mom.

[libramunoz]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Winter just depresses the shit out of me. Last year I was severely depressed from Thanksgiving to Valentine's day, with it peaking around Christmas. This year was pretty bad too, especially the fact I almost lost my mother a month ago. I'm not on anything right now, but I think I could use something.

Dionysus, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother and I know that this grief is hard for you right now. I will pray that the Lord continue to guide your hand and your heart in being able to find hope and light again.
Try going back to your doctor and see if because of your grief and your hx of depression that they can refer you and get the additional care that you know and feel that you desire.