Depression: what can I expect from doctor?

BrandNewDay

jackieb wrote: »

I could have written your post! (well, apart from being American and very pregnant )

I've been on Prozac about 4-5 times in the past 10 years. It's always got me through a bad patch. I only ever saw my GP the once to get it the first time. I phoned up earlier this month to ask for a repeat prescription, and I got one, despite not having had any medication for a few years.

My husband is like yours. I've told him he should get something too but he says he has his own way of coping and he doesn't need pills. My mood usually depends on other people. If he's grumpy, then I feel miserable, even though I try and keep everybody's spirits up. But sometimes staying jolly is just too hard to manage, and you need a little help.

I'm also addicted to the news channels and it's all doom and gloom at the moment. I don't buy newspapers for that reason and I know watching the news isn't good for me but I can't seem to help it. Even my trusted Disney dvd's don't seem to be doing the trick at the moment and I hate feeling like this. It's like being in a black hole. But i've been here before and I know it'll get better and that keeps me going.

Btw, i've got a couple of the daylight saving bulbs in the kitchen and they're great. I don't have a lightbox but i've always meant to get one. The bulbs are my substitute at the moment but I need some more.

I hope you get out of your funk soon. xx

I know what you mean about the news. It really started to get to me last night.

Anyway, the doctor was brilliant! She didn't patronize me at all! She listened to what I was saying and heard what I was saying: I've been through two Scottish winters and I know something is up. I made it clear that I'm not in fetal position all day, thinking suicidal thoughts, but just that I'm really crabby and I'm feeling extra stressed at this time. She asked "Have you ever been treated for depression in the past?" and I told her about how I was on an SSRI for six months, years ago, when a bad break-up got me down. Well, without myself even asking, she offered the same medication again! :j So, I've got my tablets, now, and I'm still going to get one of those light boxes. I think it will be good for my husband to have it on when he's doing his computer work early in the morning, and I'll use it for knitting and reading, later.

jackieb

Aw, i'm glad your doctor was understanding. I hope the meds don't take too long to kick in.

I shouldn't be living in Scotland either. And no wonder dh has the blues too. He's in Russia. His work need to send him somewhere nice for a change lol

Savvy_Sue

Please remember to be nice to each other.

I'm not sure how much more use we can be to the OP at this stage.