Posted by Lexie on November 7, 2000, at 18:43:06
In reply to Re: I Agree with Racer, posted by Mark H. on November 7, 2000, at 18:04:57
Although I believe the pain of losing your father is very real, the possibility that you could be suffering from something other than major depression could be very real. People with treatment resistant depression are often times misdiagnosed. I was originally diagnosed with major depression and not getting better my doctor retired when I went to another doctor I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder. When I was treated with the proper medications I began to respond and I am feeling well today. I take topamax for the moods and Lamictal for the depression. I am like you financialy secure a spouse of 17 years and a healthy child everything anyone could want. Although I occasionly have to dig my way out of a very dark place. Now that I have been diagnosed with bipolar those days are becoming fewer and fewer. I lost a 42 year old brother to cancer just 2 years ago so I to know grief, but know where near the extent to which you have felt and I feel for you. I wish you the best. Don't think you can never be helped. There is someone out there that can help you. I finally found a doctor and therapist that has helped me. This year at Thanksgiving I have something to truely be thankful for. Lexie
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