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| Wed, 03-10-2004 - 3:30pm |
I have recently been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was diagnosed after having a small nervous breakdown at the beginning of the year. I am on meds, but am concerned they are not working as well as they could be. I have been having problems with my therapist. I feel like I don't really connect with her. She likes to compare my issues with those she has had in her personal life, and I really don't see the relevence. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how wise it would be to look for a new therapist? I have been seeing my current one since the beginning of Jan, and I still don't feel like we have made any progress with anything. I still don't feel like she knows what my issues ARE! Also, my husband is trying, and being wholly unsuccessful in being supportive. It seems that he and everyone else in my life assume that now I am on meds, and have a therapist, all of a sudden I should be fine. They don't seem to understand that everyday is still a monumental struggle just to get out of bed. I am so frustrated that they expect me to be a great housekeeper, to hold down two jobs, to be a supportive mom and stepmom, and everything else. I am just totally overwhelmed, and have kind of gone on strike. The house is a pit, and I sleep all the time. Anyway, I found this board, and read some of it. I am impressed with how supportive you all are of each other and really am excited to find this resource. I hope someone will have some ideas or support for me too.
thanx for listening
Sara
thanx for listening
Sara

Welcome to the board (((((((((((((((((((((((sara722))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Since you have been taking the meds for just over two months, you may need to have the dosage adjusted and or you may need different kind.
Sara~
If nothing else you will find support here!
Dona
Mommy to CJ {03.21.03}& Chantel {08.10.95} Step~Mom to Carrington {08.12.92}
Sara
I think Trac is right, you might need to increase the dose of your anti-depressant, or you might even need to change it.
I think if you find a therapist that you "click" with, you will notice yourself feeling better.
I wish I could say that that feeling of the black cloud has gone away for me. But some days it is still there. So we can work on it together!!
Take care. I look forward to getting to know you.
Pamela
Sara, I think if I were you I would start by telling your doctor you don't feel the Prozac is helping.