Clinical depression is a state of sadness or melancholia that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of daily living....
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Going for a Mood Disorder Evaluation
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Hi All,
I am new to the 'Strength and I thought it would be a good idea to join up for support through this trying time in my life. I have been mildly depressed on and off since high school (now 27) and last year suffered my first major depressive episode. I recovered after about 6 months and CBT, stayed up for about 6 months and am now in the midst of a relapse, experiencing classic depression symptoms: trouble sleeping, terrible thoughts, suicidal contemplation, loss of interest in healthy food, physical activities, social interactions, unrealistic fear (and don't enjoy being in the sun)! Mood fluctuates over course of day: terrible when I wake, improves over course of day to good when I go to sleep, then cycle begins again. I chose to seek professional help again (CBT) and my therapist has recommended being evaluated for a mood disorder, and getting on some meds based on the results. I tried meds before but hated the side effects and the thought of having to be on medication for life so I gave them up after about 2 weeks. Does anyone know more about what mood disorder my therapist might be getting at? He was vague about it when questioned further. Not a huge fan of the idea of being medicated again, feels a bit desperate. Posted on 04/27/08, 09:04 pm |
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Hey, Tryin2: The doctor probably isn't sure himself exactly what kind of mood disorder and that's why he was so vague. To make sure you get the best treatment for yourself, be ABSOLUTELY HONEST during the eval so they can pinpoint it. I have a mood disorder where I go through mood swings, from mildly depressed to severely depressed and very impulsive. My doc has just put me on a mild dose of trileptal, which is also an anti-seizure drug. It helps smooth things out a little. Being diagnosed with a mood disorder isn't a Label. It's just a good way to find out what will help. 
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Mornings are always the worst time, well they are for me.
New medication may not have any side effects, and could help a lot. I dont like meds either, but its better than not having them. Good luck.
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I agree with Amarcia...you need to not be concerned with what you think the doctor is thinking and just answer honestly.
You also need to be more open minded about meds. Two weeks isn't enough time to evaluate their performance and the side effect improve on most of them over time. If you really are serious about getting help, you need to be honest, open and patient. Good luck!
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Hey,
I think it sounds like a positive step. I sympathise with the way you described your average day, i am the same most days. only recently it seems all down so i am trying to get out of it too. I know what you mean about not wanting to go on meds too, thats exactly the thing im thinking of today. There's lots of support here, welcome to DS, I joined just last week and Its amazing how many people there are here who will support you through anything, and everyone really understands.All the best.
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