Just Diagnosed with Depression

[HeatherDerby]

I was just diagnosed with depression. That's still hard to even say. I didn't realize that so many women have this issue of depression associated with PCOS. Why don't doctors look for these symptoms? I talked to my DR about these exact symptoms a few months ago. He told me to get on a diet and excercize.

So, here recently I started crying alot. Fatigued, you know the whole 9.

Then he says yeah, thats cause you are depressed. I even made a comment to his nurse about PCO women more likely to have depression issues and she said yeah! absolutly! As if to say "DUH!"

So, how do I keep myself from feeling down and embarrassed to even say to myself.....I have severe depression. ??

[lori57703]

Heather,

I am sorry you are suffering from depression but glad to hear that you and your doctor know what you are dealing with. That is half the battle!

I too, suffer from depression. I have been on medication twice now. This time around I think I will just stay on it. It was hard when I first figured it out. I thought, I am a nurse, how can I have depression and let it get so bad I can't get out of bed and clean my house? Accepting the diagnosis was the hardest. I cried for days and days! I beat myself up terribly. I finally did some research and realized that it's a chemical imbalance in my brain. No different than other imbalances like diabetes and hypothyroidism.

Depression is similar to PCOS in that it is a vicious cycle. The more out of control your brain chemical are the harder it is for you to make good decisions for yourself. Are you on medication? I know medication sounds scary but it can work wonders. The second time I went on my medication I was amazed at how fast I felt better. I was not as bad as the first time but I cried all the time and even thought I wanted to divorice my husband of 13 years. Within a week of starting the medication and the crying stopped. Within the month I decided I really did like my husband after all.

I hope this helps. If you would like you can contact me anytime. It will get better as long as you continue to know what you are dealing with and confront it head on! Lori

[HeatherDerby]

Thanks Lori!

And Yeah! It sure does help. I hate that I posted on this forum I thought I was somewhere else. I know it doesn't pertain to this particular subject. But yes. I appriciated it. My insurance CO and my drs office are trying to get my meds approved and its taking tooooo LOOOONNNNNGGG!!! And theres nothing I can do. So I have a buddy thats on the same meds that Im going to be on and she lent me some of hers. Im oooober grateful. I feel better for sure already. And maybe thats just because its a psycological thing knowing that im taking something. But you know what? Thats okay too.

Thanks sooooo much for your support!

[lori57703]

I'm glad to hear you are feeling better! Give it a little more time and you will get back to your usual self.

I don't know what medication you are on but if it is avaliable in generic you can try a low cost generic program at Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens or any place in your town that has one. I used to take Lexapro but it is very expensive, even with insurance. I changed to citoprazolam which is the generic of Celexa (closely related to Lexapro) and get a 100 day supply through my local paharmacy for $10.88. I don't even use my insurance because they would charge me $15.00 for a 30 day suppply.

Good luck.