finally diagnosed

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Registered: 03-26-2003
finally diagnosed
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Thu, 11-27-2003 - 6:48pm
Well...I went to a psychiatrist yesterday...after feeling bad for 8 years...and I was finally diagnosed...double depression...who knew there was such a thing!? well, I was immediately put on wellbutrin, samples for now...but the dr. said she's a little worried because it seems i experienced depression as a child, and she said most children who do grow up to be manic depressive...so she's worried the pills might pull that out of me rather than help me...i guess I'll hafta wait and see...but Im soo incredibly relieved that somebody finally recognized this as a disorder and not friggin hormones...my dad won't accept it...he only thinks it's me being a teenager...but my mom knows better, because I inherited it from her...
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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: sarsh85
Thu, 11-27-2003 - 7:04pm

It is always nice to have confirmation.

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Registered: 07-15-2003
In reply to: sarsh85
Thu, 11-27-2003 - 7:40pm
Can I ask what the heck double depression is?

I have been depressed since childhood, and I am not bi-polar. So let's keep our fingers crossed that you won't be either!

Pamela

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Registered: 10-21-2003
In reply to: sarsh85
Thu, 11-27-2003 - 9:05pm
Welcome to the boards!

I'm so happy for you that you went to a psychiatrist and you finally feel at ease. That's so important. And congrats to you for doing that when your dad doesn't support or understand you, that takes great courage. You will be just fine. ;-)

Christina

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Registered: 11-18-2003
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Fri, 11-28-2003 - 1:03am

Welcome and ((((((((((HUGS))))))))Sarsh85!