Newly diagnosed w/depression & anxiety

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Registered: 06-11-2004
Newly diagnosed w/depression & anxiety
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Fri, 06-11-2004 - 4:27pm
Hi everyone,

I found this board earlier this week & have been reading the posts---I'm glad to know I'm not alone & there are others who are experiencing some of the same feelings I am.

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety about a month ago & I am now on Prozac. I believe it is helping. The feelings I had were of sadness, despair. I wanted to quit my job and school, & I didn't want anyone to talk to me. I would sit in my darkened bedroom all day. I have had these feelings on and off for years & I'm finally seeking help through therapy and medication, (thanks to my husband for encouraging me).

One of the things that I find is still affecting me is my childhood. I believed I had overcome it, but I haven't. I feel like the oddball of my family of origin--I can't be honest with them, everything is a big secret & we aren't supposed to talk about anything or act if things aren't perfect.

Has anyone dealt with this---any advice?
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Registered: 01-26-2004
Fri, 06-11-2004 - 7:11pm

Welcome, Raesolaris.

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