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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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miamichic2119
miamichic2119

I am engaged. And for the past year, I've been happier than ever. But about three weeks ago, I fell into a serious depressive episode. My fiance has been so supportive! But I feel like it's wearing on him. I'm scared my depressed brain is going to cause me to push him away. My mind lies to me and makes me feel worthless. I know he's tired of me being depressed. I'm afraid he's having second thoughts about me. But then I think, no, that's a distorted thought. He loves me. I tell myself positive things, but sometimes, it's hard to believe the good. I love him more than anything. But faking happiness is so hard. It drains my energy. 


My pdoc lowered my Prozac from 20mg to 10mg because of an intolerable side effect. The depression seemed to lift with the 20mg when he added it to my med list. But I had a side effect that I simply will not live with. So, he lowered. Now, no side effect, but I'm miserable again. I called him today, but he doesn't have any available appointments until the 21st. That's a long time. I don't know what to do. I thought about going to my pcp and asking her for something just until I see my pdoc. 


I am going to lose everything because my brain is wired wrong. HELP!

Rascimo
Rascimo
have you tried Wellbutrin? I'm on that and it works ok.......
Gail59
Gail59
Prestique and/or Wellbutrin work well for me. Yes there are side effects but most can be managed. I'm so sorry that you are experiencing this at this time in your life. Do you think this in genetic? Or is it something specific that is bothering you and have you experienced this before. I would really like to help you, but I need to know at least a little more about you in order to really be of some help. I went into depression for the first time after my marriage along with other problems were getting to be too much for me. I'm much better now, but it's been a hard road as I've had a couple of setbacks from time to time. There is a lot of help out there these days though and you are not alone at all. Hang in there and things will get better. As for your man I would say that if he really loves you he will hang in there with you and not give up. If he cannot do that then maybe he is not the one for you. I know that's a hard call, but when you truly love someone you take the good with the bad. Take care, okay.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I doubt your Pdoc would be very happy about you going to your MD for meds. MD's know a lot, but they are not Specialized in Mental Illness and they definitely do not specialize in combining the types of meds that we take, you could end up with worse than whatever side effect you didn't like. Call your Pdoc and ask him to put you on a cancel list.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
I second guess myself about relationships all the time. No matter how much friends and family reassure me that they love me and care for me, I am convinced that they are going to leave me behind.
Ilovecats
Ilovecats
I sorry that you feel that way. You are not alone. I am glad that you found this forum. I hope you can find the support that you need from this group. I am glad to see that you are going back to your doctor. I hope that he or she could help you. Maybe a different medication will help you and not bother you with side effects. Perhaps finding a good counselor could also help you deal with the depression.
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