depression or ill

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-23-2004
depression or ill
1
Wed, 11-24-2004 - 11:57am
Hi,
I'm 43 and have had bouts of depression about the last 4 years. It came
on suddenly 4 years ago. I was put on prozac (40 mg.) and that helped. 2
years later I felt I was better and went off. Last year I had another eposide
and went on lexapro. Last week I started feeling low again. My depression takes
a wierd form. I feel like something is physically work with me- if I have a
pain or ache, my mind races and I think I'm dying. I go to the doctor and
want test done to determine what is wrong with me. I spiral downward and
lose my focus on life. I go into a shell, stop eating, cry, and don't
live my regular daily life. Is there anyone else whose depression comes
out this way?? I feel better after I get the doctor's test back, but then
I go on to something else. Right now, I've had gas, bloating and back pain,
so I attribute it to ovarian cancer. My mind races and I can't help it.
Do I need anxiety medication too?
Please help
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-04-2004
Wed, 11-24-2004 - 8:18pm
you might have a generalized anxiety disorder. I recommend you talk to your doc about it. it doesn't sound like you are just being a hypochondriac; of course, maybe the two are related somehow!? Nor doesn it sound like you are just attention - or are you? do you feel like you are being neglected in someway and if you were sick, people would pay attention to you? That is a big issue with me that i had to come to terms with.

peace and love,


just_a_big_kid


Sue

peace and love,

just_a_big_kid