Is it normal to feel paranoid when depressed?

[Blossomhill]

For one reason or another am depressed and started back on my tablets yesterday.
The thing that I hate most is the way I am feeling at the moment.
I feel like everyone hates me and is talking about me and even my kids.
Is it normal to feel so paranoid?
I am even re-going over everything I have said to people and worrying that I have said the wrong thing.
Just wondered if it is connected to the way ia m feeling.

I'm pretty sure that's a common symptom of depression BH - I tried to read as much as I could last year when my sister was so ill and that was one of the things that came up. Def related I'd say.

yes

paranoia can definitely be a part of depression

doesn't mean they arent out to get you though

sorry to hear you are feeling so crap, give the tabs a chance to work

Hey - we all love you - you must know that. Wish I could find something more constructive to say btw to be of some help, but I guess keep posting here and there are loads of people who will understand what you're feeling at the moment.
Have you seen the GP, or have you started back on your tablets self diagnosed?

Agree with what others have said.
Do you think the ad's make you feel more paranoid

Aww thanks Aero, such a sweet thing to say :)

Enid - thanks :) I am hoping they will kick in soon. It's funny but have been having chest pains for about 4 weeks. Since taking first tablet last night my whole body has just totally relaxed and no more pain.

JMG - only just started so not sure they would so quickly?

What you describe is very common. Have you ever been referred to a psychologist? These sorts of worries are often best addressed using talking therapy (as well as your ADs).

Do you think you might suffer from anxiety as well as depression?

fluppy - yes I do suffer from great anxiety. Had to have an ecg yesterday as having chest pains!

Tbh thinking about it it is probably more anxiety than depression.

Absolutely. Also, the tablets can sometimes have anxiety as a side effect.

It sounded like you might. Assume ECG was clear?

Clinical psycholgists have good track records in success with these sorts of problems. These difficulties are well-understood and there are clear tried and tested treatment paths. Can you ask your GP to refer you?

Have to run now, but in case I don't get back on line for a while, try \link{http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069094/\this leaflet} which is written by clinical psychologists.

fluppy - thank you so much. the leaflet is really helpful :)