Hi,
I am a long time lurker, but have finally decided to join, because i have a problem and don't know what to do. As you guys always seem to give such good advice, i thought i would ask!
I have been feeling unwell for some months now - nothing very specific, but very tired, drained, headaches - just no get up and go at all. Sounds like every mother of three young children i know!!
But this feels different somehow. My family have started to notice. They say i am very snappy and irritable, and i am not my self at all. My DP said the other day he wished he could have the old me back.
I finally went to the Doctors a few Weeks ago, and as much as i thought i would be fobbed off, they were great. I was sent to the hospital for all kinds of teats etc, which thankfully all came back clear.
I had to go back to my Doctor today, and she said she thinks i am depressed. She wants me to try some anti depressents (cipralex 5mg)
The problem i have is i don't actually feel depressed. But i do feel anxious and stressed. The Doctor said depression can manifest itself in other ways that the symptoms i associate with depression.
So what do i do? Should i take the AD's for a little while and see how i go? Or just continue with the way i am feeling now? I am frightened of the side-effects and will i be addicted and not be able to get off them.
The Doc said she has only given me a very low dose, so i should be fine.
Anyone with any advice, it would be much appreciated.