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Posted by h.e. on January 20, 2003, at 8:33:43
Since I was a child I have suffered from some form or intensity of depression. A couple of years ago I started therapy w/ a phsychologist and six months ago I started effexor xr and stopped the therapy. I feel much better most of the time, and feel totally aware now of when I'm in a depressed cycle. I (like I believe most people who find themself w/ this problem) am an intelligent and very self aware and sensitive person. I sort of feel like I would not be myself w/o my depressive cycles, but at the same time I worry that when I have children I could hurt them emotionally or maybe even physically. I'm trying to figure out if I should start therapy again w/ a psychiatrist. Does anyone have any thoughts? I'm feeling very confused. On the one hand I feel like I understand my depression and wouldn't be myself w/o it, but on the other hand I worry that there are consequences for people other than me, which I would never want.
Posted by Phil on January 20, 2003, at 9:13:58
In reply to Not sure what to think, any advice?!, posted by h.e. on January 20, 2003, at 8:33:43
Unfortunately, depression can worsen if left untreated. That's another consequence.
Most psychiatrist aren't that great at therapy and some are awful. There are a few good ones, I think. : )
If you liked your last therapist, I would recommend going back. If you need a new therapist, ask around to see who may be recommended. Look at your local NAMI site and see which psychologist or psychiatrists are active in it. Or go see a few ans see if you click.
Bring this up with your pdoc and see if you have might have anxiety component to your depression that needs to be addressed.For what it's worth,
Phil
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