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[Shaz51]

Well, well , well

now my husband has Clinical Depression -- Major Depressive disorder and inherited depression

according to doctors and specialists , wow

wonder why he is sick of doctor`s, all he wants is a quiet life

[Former-Member]

Hi @Shaz51

another big day for you all.. what does hubby think of this diagnosis? I have mdd and have found it difficult to get under control. at times its worse than others. Did they have any new suggestions on how to manage it? did they suggest any extra meds or ect?

My psychiatrist just focuses on using meds. my psychologist wants to focus on treating the underlying trauma and dissociaton that i have so much difficulty with. my support workers want me to think positively and just get on with life.

hope you're ok Shaz

[Shaz51]

Yes @Former-Membermy hubby finds it hard tooo my friend  xx

no no yet my friend @Former-Member

[Former-Member]

hello @Shaz51 @Former-Member

That is what I have had with anxiety for many many years.

i had to try different medications now i stick with this one, less side affects, cant tolerate any higher have tried, so i push through myself and have psychotherapy.

is very hard to deal with even before diagnosed, your husband would be feeling overwhelmed another illness.

You would be feeling overwhelmed another illness.

Focus on your love for each other, special moments and let the doctor concentrate on the illness just for now. give yourselves some hugs xxxx

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member xx

I didn`t know you have Mdd ,

I am feeling sooo much for you and Mr Shaz as I can really understand what you are going through my wonderful friend

yes Mr shaz finds  it difficult to get under control. at times its worse than others.

the  psychiatrist just focuses on using meds

The psychologist whats  to think positively and just get on with life., said that he needs to change his thinking

Mr Shaz has stopped all help at the moment

sending you hugs @Former-Member , and keep talking my friend , i will too

[Shaz51]

Thank you so much for your message @Former-Member xx

it means so much too me my friend

[Former-Member]

Hi @Shaz51 and Mr Shaz

Its incredibly frustrating. I know that how we think is an important part of it. i have read 'change your thinking' and it is good... and makes sense its jsut hard to keep on track with it. i'm also reading Reality Slap by russ harris i think it is. i'm 1/3 of the way through it and not able to read much at the moment but its also good. 

Half the time its a big enough battle to just think about getting one foot in front of the other. I do know that my psychologist helps keep me more on track though. Even though yu don't have a psychologist at the moment it might be worth revisiting that later on... any extra support/education is useful

[Shaz51]

Good advice @Former-Member xx

any extra support/education is useful-- I agree , just have to get Mr shaz to revisit again one day

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member, xx

how are you today my friend ??

have been thinking of you today

[Former-Member]

so much going on as usual @Shaz51

work is ok, and my kids are great. but im drowning,