I am 22 years old and have been depressed
since I was about 9 years old but never
received any treatment until I started
seeking help about three months ago.
Today I got the thing that I have been
waiting all this time for- a diagnosis!!!
I was diagnosed with massive depression,
dysthymia, and post-traumatic stress
disorder.
While I am happy to finally know that
there are actual terms and definitions for
the things that I have been struggling
with for so long, I am having a difficult
time. I think that now that I know the
actual terms for everything it all seems a
lot more real to me.
Did anyone else have a hard time when they
heard their diagnosis??? Am I the only
one???
If anyone can help me with information
about these conditions it would be
appreciated. I don't really know much
about any of them yet but am hoping to
learn as much as I can. I am desperate
to get better.
I just had my first child a month ago and
I hope that she will never have to see me
struggle with these things (and I truly
hope that I have not passed to here any
gene that will make her have to deal with
the same problems that I have had).
Sorry this is so long. I just really
needed to talk to anyone who may
understand.
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 04-25-04 14:37pm
I think I just knew I was depressed, my
problems came more with the medical
fraternity being unable/unwilling to treat
me properly, it's often easier to just
prescibe the in-drug rather than treat the
real person according to their unique
needs (& we are all different).
Having a child recently also means that
some of what you are currently
experiencing may be post pregnancy,
hormonal, stress from the sudeen huge
imapct of the responsibility of caring for
that adorable loved but demanding little
bundle & of course tiredness. I am
not suggesting that all this just started
I understand it's been with you for 13
years, but right now it could be being
made worse by being a new mum.
Try taking her for a walk about 6 -7 am
for 30 -60 mins (good for you both &
at this time it has a positive chemical
affect oin the brain to reduce
stress/depression etc) another positive
chemical reaction on the brain occurs when
you smile , so put up smilies
,
& smile in the mirror as often as you
can & at your daughter (that should be
easy!! :d ).
Also there are several natural "meds" that
can help dhea c12.5mg p.D, sam-e
2000-400mgpd, 5htp (start at 50 mg up to
100mg pd), vitamin b, valerian - these are
some of many & you should discuss with
your dr (just remember that many drs
aren't keen on natural alternatives.
In terms of learning about your diagnoses
try a search engine (google or yahoo etc)
& type in cause of, symptoms of,
treatments for each.
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qt3
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 264
Posted: 05-10-04 09:41am
Once again I have to agree with all the
advice purple gave you
seeing how cbt was what helped me get my
life in order I just want to recommend
looking into it too.
Good luck!
another positive
chemical reaction on the brain occurs when
you smile 
, so put up smilies
,
& smile in the mirror as often as you
can & at your daughter (that should be
easy!! :d ).
