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Posted 1/12/2015 1:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I am a newbie
I am loathe to admit that my HCP was right and I am suffering from anxiety and depression. I was prescribed cipralex in November but just started it today. If I know I am anxious and depressed then why can't I just do something about it on my own? I mean I want to cry just because I admitted to myself that something is wrong. I am 50 and have RA and Fybro among other things and ever since I went back to work after my diagnosis I have a huge target on my back so I think that these feelings would be normal. So what is so wrong with me that I can't control it? Hell I don't even know why I am writing this other than to hear ppl who been there done that I guess. Any thoughts comments or similars would be helpful I think. I just want to crawl under a rock at this time and hope nobody finds out what's wrong with me

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Posted 1/12/2015 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi PJ,

Welcome to the depression forum. I gave your thread a title, you will get more responses that way.

Yeah, a few of us have been there and done that as you said. It is hard to admit that we have mental health issues, but know you are in no way alone...

What caused you to wait so long to start your medication? Were you afraid, or in denial???

I have fibromyalgia also. That adds to the depression and the depression adds to the fibro. It can be a vicious cycle at times...

Know that the cipralex can take six to eight weeks to reach full potential, though you may start feeling better before that...

Don't worry about what other people think. They will never know you have depression unless you tell them. And what they think does not matter. Just work on getting better and being happy.

I find mindfulness and meditation help me. I use both daily.

I hope you find what works for you.

Take care and have a good day...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/14/2015 10:29 AM (GMT 0)
Denial I guess, took an online test twice yesterday for depression, anxiety and stress, tells you your score and severity level, first time I scored extremely severe in all three categories. I didn't think that could be right so I took it again and really thought about my answers. The second one my scores were lower but I still scored extremely severe for depression and anxiety and only severe for stress. Any truth to these tests? They were trying to sell anything just giving info. I have an appointment with my HCP next week about something else so will talk with her then. I go into panic mode about going back to work and took what time off I have left. I can't do both anymore, deal with all my health problems and go to work. Thank you for listening
Posted 1/14/2015 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
keep talkin' with ya doc. i do not trust on line tests. i think from someone with a stack of medical probs myself, i find having a sounding board that is neutral helps. counsellor / therapist.
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