New to this site but not new to depression

ami_blue · 08-22-2004, 10:50 PM

Hello! I am new to this site but not new to depression! I was "officially" diagnosed with PCOS a couple years ago, but I know I have been suffering from the symptoms of it since puberty. I remember being 14 years old (which was also the age when I got my first period) and being depressed. Most of the time, I haven't had any real reason to even be depressed. I know I have a lot of blessings in my life, which I should be thankful for. But I couldn't shake my feelings of sadness anyway.

When I was diagnosed with PCOS, I was glad to at least have an explanation as to why I have been sad for years. I have been in counseling and have taken both Prozac and Effexor in the past, which was helpful. I am not currently on any medication since I am TTC, and infertility has brought a new reason to be sad into my life.

I just wanted to say that I know what it feels like to live with depression. A lot of days, I have felt like the day was just another something to "get through" and I was not truly living. Some days are better than others, but I am afraid that depression is a battle I will have to fight for the rest of my life.

Thanks for listening,
Amy

CathyWood · 08-22-2004, 11:49 PM

Hi...Welcome to SC. I am sorry about your depression....I hope someone will see this post and be able to give you some advice. I am glad you found us. See you around.

lezlyrs · 09-02-2004, 09:28 AM

Hi, i am new to this site, i just found out 2 day ago that i have pcos. i have been suffering from depression for a long time. i also suffer from anxiety. i have been on so many meds for them. either they dont work or they have terrible side effects. now i find out that i have pcos and its brought my mood down even lower. i do feel blessed that i have one child, but i also have an incompatent cervix, that even with a stich in i cant hold in a child for more than 28 weeks. so i dont get to have anymore. i guess i dont really now what to tell you about the depression. i can only tell you that your not alone. and i feel for you. do you see a counselor? sometimes they make you feel better. i hope you feel better. your not alone.