Titania69’s Profile

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I am 38 and have suffered with depression for 16 years or so now. Have been on various meds and feel that I am plodding along in life when I should be skipping.

Treatments

Celexa Working / Worked

I think this helps somewhat but often supressing issues with pills is not the answer. But I guess someone should tell my docs that!

Paxil Not Working

I took Seroxat fora short time after Prozac and before Citalopram and when I saw the horror stories surrounding it, I asked to change as I had enough to deal with without that adding to it!

Prozac Not Working

After years on this, the docs changed me to Seroxat as it had stopped working.

Psychotherapy Considering

I have askes my Psychiatrist and CPN to recommend me for this but with the pace our, already over-stretched, health service runs, I won't hold my breath

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

I do have a fantastic friend, whom I have known since I was 10, and she is a great support. My boyfrined tries to help too but he has his own issues

Writing Somewhat Helpful

I do try to write my feelings down and sometimes I write letters, which I don't post, to all the people who have hurt me or let me down. I thought that keeping a journal here would help too?

Remeron Working / Worked

Was prescribed this to help me sleep at night as well as an extra antidepressant. It does help but some nights I just cant relax enough and it takes ages to get to sleep.

Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 12 years ago. My weight is a constant battle as are my moods. I always wanted to be a mum but sadly that was not meant to be. This side of it I hate most! :o(

Treatments

Oral Contraceptives Not Working

Tried Dianette but the only difference it made was making me fatter than I already am so I came of it pretty quick!

Open Infertility
Type: Ovarian Issues

I have PCOS and an Underactive thyroid. I am 38 and have never used contraception with my ex husband or partner and have never, not even slightly, fallen pregnant!

Treatments

Adoption Considering

Have loosely looked into adoption but am not in perfect health righ now and don't want that to be held against me.

Metformin Not Working

I didn't get on with Metformin but I have heard others that did so I guess what works for some may not work for others, eh?

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I was with a very cruel and emotionally abusive man for 10 years and also had a father who did the same. No surprise then that they are best buddies!

Open Self-Injury

I have self harmed for about 2 years now. Burning (with cigarettes) and slicing at my arm, leg or stomach with a scalpel. Currently waiting to see psychotherapist....watch this space

Open Sexual Abuse

Have only just admitted this to my mother, so not sure I want to say too much until I feel more comfortable. Just worry about people I know looking on here?