Sorry you are feeling crummy.

I had depression/anxiety for 20 years before I got fibro. I still struggle with it every day. The fibro sure doesn't help. I think sometimes we get depressed from not being able to do everything that everyone else does, or from the pain we endure every day. I would go and see your doctor again. I just got a med change today for depression.

Pain causes depression. Simple fact. When you're worn down worn out worn worn worn? yeah. I agree with Ida, call that doc and time to get a re-evaluation, so you can get some happy back in your life:-)

I have been struggling with depression for over a year now. It started before my fibro flares started up again (due to exercise it seems). It was severe for a while and now is fairly mild but still a daily struggle. I want to try a different antidepressant. Dealing with depression and fibro flares at the same time is absolutely no fun.

Sorrow can indicate grieving. I have noticed every now and again I grieve for myself, for the person I lost, the healthy person that died.
I had anxiety and depression before my dx so it is 10x worse now.

I was at my dr's last week for a sinus infection, but asked him about upping the Cymbalta. But instead he has added Wellbutrin XL. He thinks I have SAD, seasonal affective disorder. I don't know about that...I don't remember ever NOT really feeling depressed. Just worse right now. You should probably talk to your dr. I hope he/she can help.

I can relate to that sad feeling and feeling sad for myself. Just this morning I was giving myself a pep talk that I must fake it until I make it. I have become so depressed and feel so sad for myself all the time. I took my girls to the park yesterday and all I can think was poor me look at all of these parents they don't know how lucky they are. I hate not being normal...not being the true me.

Thanks to all. UPDATE - That emotional wreck passed in appx 24 hours. Next day, pain back. Today (3rd day) I had the sorrow thing for a few hrs this A.M. now just in pain......Gracious!!!! The drinking water experiment DOES help with pain & stiffness so I will be continuing that. Also have begun keep a list & times to see if I can find a pattern.

I have had Fibro and R/A for over 20 years, you name a drug I have been on it. I feel I am just watching my life pass me by, if I go out in the "real world" for more than 1 hour, I am exhausted for several days. My home looks like crap, I look like crap, and the depression is taking over. I have been on ever combo of meds for depression but when you are in constant pain and sooooooooooooo tired nothing puts a smile on your face. Sorry this is my nice.

Who wouldn't get depressed with this illness? Even if you're tough as nails you are going to go through stages of grief at times, just like you would if someone you loved died.

I have gone through the 5 stages of grief many times since becoming chronically ill: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.

And then I get angry and depressed all over again when the illness holds me back. It's a constant struggle to stay upbeat. I have found hobbies that keep my brain occupied. Otherwise I think I would start pulling my hair out.

gentle hugs