Think depression is back, feeling like a bit of a failure

[Squirrelfruitandnutkin]

I had mild/moderate depression about 3 years ago and took Prozac for a while. It helped I felt better, all good.

I’ve started to feel the same way I did the first time, tired, irritable and can’t find the joy in anything. I’m getting through the day, doing what needs to be done but I’m not enjoying anything, from food, to time with family or friends, going places, doing things. It’s all just going through the motions.

I think it’s time to go back to the drugs, but I feel like such a failure. There’s no reason for me to be depressed. Nothing awful happening. I’m just empty.

Think I need to call the gp tomorrow. And talk to dh. I’m so disappointed in myself for sliding back down the hole

Did you have counselling first time around? Might be worth considering. I have recently started meds again for anxiety as I'm in a bad place just now. When I was feeling better I found that exercise helped greatly with my mood. But like my Dr said to me . We have modern medicine - may as well use it.

I didn’t. I was offered the drugs and I took them - like you I am a full believer in modern medicine. :)
I didn’t really ask about counselling, maybe I should, although it’s probably cheaper for the Nhs to give me some more Prozac.

I think my issue at the minute is that I don’t think I should feel depressed iyswim. I’ve no reason to, no great losses or traumas going on. Almost like I’m a bit of a fraud

I completely understand. I feel like a weak person because whilst there are things going on in my life it's no more than others have to cope with.

It can be, I believe, physical and indeed why wouldn't you use medicine to manage it. To roll out the old cliche - you would not feel like a failure if you were diabetic and needed insulin.

Thanks LEM!

I’d totally tell anyone suffering to not feel bad about the drugs, but saying and doing are slightly different.

Going to try and talk to dh this morning, if I can get kids out the way for a bit