Posted by damnthislife on March 20, 2013, at 13:34:51
Hello all.
First post, I'll try to keep this short so I don't bore.
I'm a 31 y.o. Male. I have been struggling with what I can only imagine is depression, now, for over 7 years. My family history is severe with deperession. My symptoms are not like those in my family, though. I want to sleep all day long, have very low energy, can eat like a horse, but crave chocolate and carbs mostly. I hate being out in public or going anywhere socically and I'm very sensitive to rejection.
When I found Atypical Depression definition, I thought this had to be me. I confronted my Pdoc with this and said to me that I don't seem that depressed to him. I don't get it! So, I fired him and have a new Pdoc appointment coming up.
I don't understand how I don't seem depressed with what I have already told you. I go to sleep each night hoping I won't wake in the morning. I would be happy if someone told me tomorrow that my life was ending soon.
I have tried just about EVERY SSRI, SNRI, and Welbutrin. They all did nothing for me. I've also taken provigil, and some stimulants. All didn't touch my symptoms. Would like my new doctor to hopefully try an MAOI.
I have (in the past 7 years) ruled out all other physical reasons for my symptoms. I have been to so many different doctors and have blood work out the yin-yang. It's a struggle each day just to get out of bed, to have to put on a smile around co-workers and friends when I really just hate being around everyone and want to scream when someone seems happy.
Can anyone relate? Does this sound like it might be Atypical Depression? Anyone with similar symptoms as me?
Thanks!
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