Do you have anxiety or depression both???????

santa'sbaby · 02-10-2003, 01:34 PM

I was looking to post some links on here to help people with Anxiety, Depression...both, or other.

So to give me an idea of what need is the greatest, click an option and I will see what I can do. I will also see what I can do to get info on resources in specific areas if I can. If you suffer from something else, let me know and I will see what I can do.

Thanks
April

CTCyster · 02-10-2003, 01:44 PM

I was dxd with Major depression and Panic- although I think the Panic was misdiagnosed- I think it is more GAD.

*Aimee*

Lendi · 02-12-2003, 10:00 PM

Ok, 2nd try at this post. sigh I have major depression, anxiety and a severe sleep disorder. (dr. words) And, have been recently diagnosed with chronic fagitue immune disorder. I take celexa and did take ambien everday. The ambien didn't kick in until 2 hrs after taking it and only worked 2-4 hrs, so today I'm starting resteril. Anyway this is kinda the "what came first the chicken *depression* or the egg *CFID*". That is why I haven't been on the boards much. But, I found that I miss the support I received so I'm coming back and using this as my "limited activities" outside of work. Actually, I've had to cut my hrs at work and may be doing so again so you might see me more...course might be snoring...zzzzzz. LOL

MaLee · 02-13-2003, 04:56 AM

I voted other. I have severe Panic Attacks. Thankful, the paxil is keeping the severe ones under control. (fingers crossed) I still get the start of them every now and again - but I have not had a bad one in a while. I had been suffering with them for years. I finally decided to take meds for it because I did not want my future children to see me screaming, running around (trying to find a door to outside), banging my head at least once a week.

sauscony · 02-13-2003, 05:19 AM

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Originally posted by Lendi
And, have been recently diagnosed with chronic fagitue immune disorder.
Anyway this is kinda the "what came first the chicken *depression* or the egg *CFID*".

Hi Lendi,

I'm brand new to the boards (and to a diagnosis of PCOS) but I've had CFS (aka CFID) for over twelve years and depression for about nine or so, so I wanted to reply to you.

In my case the depression came second. My doctor said it was either a reaction to the CFS or it was one of the sub-conditions of the CFS. My psychiatrist said it didn't matter which and we just needed to deal with the depression.

It is mostly under control now with anti-depressants (I take cipramil) and I expect I'll have both the CFS and the depression for the rest of my life.

And possibly the PCOS. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now.

And I said anxiety and depression for the poll. Psychiatrist said I had borderline anticipation anxiety as well as depression.

Kerry

02-19-2003, 06:26 AM

I suffer from both anxiety and depression and my doctor also feels that I may be mildly manic depressive. I don't have severe manic episodes but I do have severe bouts of depression followed by pretty good moments....

Melynnez · 02-21-2003, 03:58 AM

I am almost positive I suffer from both anxiety and depression. My problem is that I don't want to admit it! I work for a group of Therapists......and that makes it twice as hard to want to get some sort of help! I know they would all be supportive.....but I would not want to talk about my problems to people I work for! And......all the Therapists in town know each other! So, I will continue to make my Hubby my Therapist.......lol. I think this is a great place for women like me to talk about their depression and anxiety or any problem that they have with PCOS or life in general. So, really I just wanted to say thanks.