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[thealonemom]

I have major depression with panic disorder as with slight agoraphobia. For 15 yrs i was given the wrong diagnosis of bipolar. As the yrs went by i only got worse. At this point i barely function. My poor family is the one suffering from my inability to be the wife and mom i need to be.

[jkl5500]

Are you taking any meds for the depression?

[thealonemom in reply to jkl5500]

Yes. I recently changed Drs. This is when i discovered that i wasn't bipolar but i actually had PMDD. So for the week before and the week of my period my mood is super low. This is the reason that believed i was bipolar. The problem is i was informed today that PMDD becomes worse with age due to the beginning of peri menopausal. At 47 i am there. This past episode was like i was possessed. I didnt have abger it was rage. I put a dent in the trash can lid i was throwing things. This has never happened. Dr. Added lexapro to take during this time to help control this out of control feeling i get.

[jkl5500 in reply to thealonemom]

Feel free to vent here if you need to, because we all know what you're talking about.

[LovelySnow]

I'm sorry. A misdiagnosis can hurt so much. Are you getting any support from friends, family or a counselor?

[Humankind-BE_BOTH]

New here too and it's a great safe place! Do you have a therapist / counselor? Rx? Gym? Library? All of the above as a self care package?

[thealonemom in reply to Humankind-BE_BOTH]

Yes. I have therapist, meds, and a new awesome Dr. I will begin CBT therapy on Thursday.

[Sunnidayz1]

Im sorry you feel this way. I feel the same way. Follow me. There is a light at the end of the tunnel even though it might seem otherwise. You can get through this.

Your feelings are not permanent.

[Choosejoy2018]

Hi alonemom. I'm so glad you've joined us. What can I do or say that would most help you?