Posted by Diane E. on April 18, 2000, at 16:33:57
Hi,
I am starting to feel very desperate and am wondering if anyone can provide words/stories of encouragement.
My fiancé, who I adore, has been severely depressed for years. He has been to many psychiatrists and
therapists and has tried tons of meds. I can't even name all that he is on now, but there are at least six. Plus, he is
in individual's therapy and we are in couple's therapy. Nothing has helped, and he seems to be getting worse
all the time (including sleeping almost constantly for the last four days).All along, I have tried to be optimistic. I keep thinking that there must be a doctor, drug, or therapist somewhere
who can help, but I am starting to doubt this now. Everything I read says that with the proper treatment depression
can be helped, but I am starting to wonder. He, of course, has always doubted this, but I always attributed his
skepticism to the depression. I am scared that I am starting to feel as hopeless as he does.Do people actually improve after years of depression? Even when so many treatments have failed? Please, help
me to stay somewhat hopeful.Thank you.
poster:Diane E.
thread:30471
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