Depression and medication for it.

[CF45sucks]

I'm wondering if you suffer from depression how or if you are treating it. The older I get with increased CF problems the more I'm having to deal with depression on a daily basis. I have been prescribed medications but I choose not to take them because of the amount of meds I'm already on. Anyone else having these same kind of issues?

 

[CF45sucks]

I'm wondering if you suffer from depression how or if you are treating it. The older I get with increased CF problems the more I'm having to deal with depression on a daily basis. I have been prescribed medications but I choose not to take them because of the amount of meds I'm already on. Anyone else having these same kind of issues?

 

[MeasureInLove]

I've suffered from depression for about 2 years now. I did not go on medications immediately. I first starting seeing a physchologist who works with patients with chronic illness (I had to leave my job, was trying to apply for SSDI, my health rapidly declined and I had a relationship end because of my sickness). If you have private insurance check with them to see what they offer. I was able to get five free visits (from an in network clinic), then paid a copay after. I did end up going on medication though while still seeing the therapist. I was nervous about taking an anti-depressant and did go through three of them before finding one that worked for me. The combination of talk therapy and meds has been working well. But every person is different and you have to find what is right for you. If eventually you do choose medication, CF doctors are very knowledgable and also don't be afraid to say what doesn't work.

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Brigette

 

[MeasureInLove]

I've suffered from depression for about 2 years now. I did not go on medications immediately. I first starting seeing a physchologist who works with patients with chronic illness (I had to leave my job, was trying to apply for SSDI, my health rapidly declined and I had a relationship end because of my sickness). If you have private insurance check with them to see what they offer. I was able to get five free visits (from an in network clinic), then paid a copay after. I did end up going on medication though while still seeing the therapist. I was nervous about taking an anti-depressant and did go through three of them before finding one that worked for me. The combination of talk therapy and meds has been working well. But every person is different and you have to find what is right for you. If eventually you do choose medication, CF doctors are very knowledgable and also don't be afraid to say what doesn't work.

Hope this helps a little <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Brigette

 

[nocode]

I think my main issue with anti-depressants is that I will be admitting to myself that I might be depressed, or at least not psychologically well or strong enough.

I have taken anti-depressants in the past but my life-style at the time wasn't very helpful so it was actually counter-productive, that's why they didn't really work I presume. However, I will consider anti-depressants again if I feel like the burden is too heavy for a long period of time, like for months on end. We deserve to get a break from all the negative thoughts and concerns, it's too much to take, most of the time.

OK, I think I AM depressed..
ha ha... :/

 

[nocode]

I think my main issue with anti-depressants is that I will be admitting to myself that I might be depressed, or at least not psychologically well or strong enough.

I have taken anti-depressants in the past but my life-style at the time wasn't very helpful so it was actually counter-productive, that's why they didn't really work I presume. However, I will consider anti-depressants again if I feel like the burden is too heavy for a long period of time, like for months on end. We deserve to get a break from all the negative thoughts and concerns, it's too much to take, most of the time.

OK, I think I AM depressed..
ha ha... :/

 

[mah]

I have found Prozac to be very beneficial (20 mg/day). Honestly, I do get depressed because it is very difficult to not feel well and have chest pain all the time. My life is better b/c of the prozac. I'm not "happy all the time" -- the difference the meds have made is that when I am sick and can't do anything about it, it is easier to feel that I have a life that I want to get back to, get better for. I would try meds for 4 weeks and see if you think your life is more manageable b/c of the meds. BTW, remeron helps with appetite but very little w/ actual depression.
Good luck to you.

 

[mah]

I have found Prozac to be very beneficial (20 mg/day). Honestly, I do get depressed because it is very difficult to not feel well and have chest pain all the time. My life is better b/c of the prozac. I'm not "happy all the time" -- the difference the meds have made is that when I am sick and can't do anything about it, it is easier to feel that I have a life that I want to get back to, get better for. I would try meds for 4 weeks and see if you think your life is more manageable b/c of the meds. BTW, remeron helps with appetite but very little w/ actual depression.
Good luck to you.

 

[julestj]

I take medication and am so thankful. I too have resisted in the past, but no longer. The depression became too much of an interference in my life.