Depression

[Bloop45]

Hi all! I know depression is very common with fibro. I’ve recently realised I’m depressed again, and have been getting worse since July. It took me ages to realise because with previous depression I’ve been suicidal and I’m nowhere near that this time. I’m just miserable all the time, I’ve got no enthusiasm for anything, I’ve lost interest in everything I love. Just popping to the shop seems like a huge daunting task for me right now. And my energy levels are just non-existent! I’ve been so busy at work this week, every night I’ve got home and got 9hrs solid sleep (proven by the fact I hadn’t actually moved all night and woke up incredibly stiff and sore!!) and all day I’m exhausted more than usual, my days off I’ll quite happily spend in bed.

I’m seeing my GP on the 30th (appointment has had to be moved) and I’m going to mention it, but I’m worried he’ll send me for counselling, which I really don’t think is going to work. It worked great the first time because I had a root cause for my depression, but this time....I don’t know, I feel like I’m lacking something? Like I’m deficient in something? It’s very similar to the low moods I got when my vitamin D dropped (which is what I initially put this down to) but I’m on a maintenance dose for life now and I don’t have any other vit d symptoms. Can anyone help? What treatments are out there?

I’ve always been so anti antidepressants but seriously, I feel like I need something now just to get me back to being me. My GP mentioned about putting me on them for the fibro a while ago (something to do with serotonin?) this appointment just can’t come quick enough!! I just feel like a huge black blob trying to get through life

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There must be something in the air I feel so low but I don't want to be on antidepressants either and my doctor wants to put me on them for Fibromyalgia too

I feel like everyone has someone, I'm not used to being single and feel so alone and so miserable

I'll be interested to know anyone else's thoughts too, anything I can do to feel a happier, roll on Monday I get to see my friend and get paid do I'm not bored at home watching telly

[bobbybobb]

Sorry you are feeling so low in mood. Sometimes the anti depressants they put you on for Fibro are low dose and are used for pain. My daughter sufferers from depression and there are a new class of antidepressants about now that are supposed to be very effective. You have to remember these sort of medications do work if you are clinically depressed. It doesn't mean that you will be on them indefinitely. I hope your GP will be able to get you sorted out. It is good you have recognized the signs before they get to severe. So the best of luck and hope you will be feeling better soon. xx

[Midori]

Oh dear, I know how you feel, that is how depression gets me, but I have decided not to let it get to me.

Hard, I know, but I am a Bl**dy Minded Old Woman, and I choose to fight the Fibro by attacking it, not letting the little voice tell me I'm useless and a waste of space. I spent a long time letting it control me, especially after my violent husband committed suicide, leaving me and my two children in a hell of a mess.

After 20 years of letting it control me, I stopped. I had a focus for it, I know not everyone has, but I refuse to let the Fibro dictate to me any more. If I could cope with my husband, Fibro is a doddle in comparison.

Cheers, Midori

[Mollycooper11]

I'm so sorry you are feeling like this. I have had depression for over 20 years and for me when I start to go downhill I get my meds increased or changed. I know a lot of people are anti meds and that's fine but they do have a place and for me are lifesavers. Good luck.

[MyTopsy]

I think everyone can get a bit depressed or more depressed at this time of year. Once the clocks change and the sun gets warmer I think we might begin to feel a bit brighter. I am already on anti depressants for depression and pregabalin for my fib romyalgia