Posted by 8 Miles on January 25, 2004, at 16:47:23
In reply to Depression and ambivalence, posted by vilkas on January 25, 2004, at 0:37:32
Hey Vilkas,
Though Dianah did ask you, it would be important to know if you are taking meds (and what if you wish to share). Are you seeing a Pdoc or going to counseling? Lack of interest in the "everyday things" of life IS one of the major SYMPTOMS of depression, generally not the result of TREATMENT for depression. Loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy, feelings of complacency, lack of energy, disregard for the outcome of your actions, sleep disorders and mental cloudiness are just a few of the 10 or so "signs/symptoms" that are used to DX depression. So, if I were to hazard a guess, you probably are not getting treated? Your age, social circumstances, life events etc... can all affect the degree to which you become depressed. Soooooooo...........I would suggest that if you are NOT seeing a Pdoc, that you get your GP to send you to one. Nothing against GPs, but they can handle a stomach bug or a hurt back, but psychiatry is not purely pushing meds w/o a clear and full understanding of psychopharmacology. Also, I have found that having a counselor to talk to is very important in working out specific life situations. Few Pdocs have the time to engage in full counseling as well as treating your symptoms medically. You will quickly find that the fees can be very high for Pdoc counseling, whereas it might be only $15 for a 50-60 counseling visit (depending on your insurance and the co-pay you have to put out) so, the two really work better in concert). Please feel free to respond to this any way you wish. I don't think you have to worry about what others will say.
Hope you find the right thing,
8
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