So depressed

[Shopkinsdoll]

I could cry as I write. My depression and anxiety are awful. Both are as bad as each other. I put on a front at work, smiley happy. But as soon as I wake up I feel sick with anxiety. My works the most laid back place to work so it’s not my work. My depression is awful, I cry, feel like I have constant pmt. I feel manic, scream. Don’t feel like going out. I hide it all from my kids and partner. I was on Prozac but stopped working after a while. citropram done nothing. Felt like the doctor brushed me aside. Put my medication up, but that didn’t help. I’m 46 so could be my hormones. I feel when I go to the doctors I just sit and cry and can’t explain myself. I need help.

Maybe you could write a detailed list of things, and share it with a different doctor? They should be able to help you.

Thanks. Yes I think I will write down what’s going on and give to the doctor, a different one. I was out shopping today and felt anxious so bad I felt like screaming. I was even crying on the way through there. No reason at all. Driving along with tears in my eyes. Absolutely no reason why, just awful. Iv been reading up on different antidepressants to discuss to the doctor. I think I’m going to push for blood tests as well. Thanks for answering 💕💕

So sorry, OP. You're not alone.

Good that you've got a strategy and ideas of things to try. Just keep trying until you find what helps.

I find lots of things impact on my mental health, and I find it helps to try a variety of different approaches. Exercise, diet, daylight, rest, meditation, vitamins, therapy, have all had positive benefits for me, and I notice it when I let my self care routines slip. I do think hormones can have a huge impact, too. Maybe worth discussing that with the doc, too?

Let us know how you’re doing. Even if it is just: “Another rubbish week!”
Well done on the medication research!