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Need help! Depression and anxiety
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 20, 2024 | Replies (227)Comment receiving replies
Hi! I'm female, 64 years of age and have struggled with depression and anxiety for the last twenty years. I had a fabulous psychiatrist but moved to Mexico from Canada almost six years ago. I still touch base with him by phone occasionally, but I really miss our regular sessions. I'm not on any medication right now although for years I was on anti-depressants and tranks. I fell into a major bout of depression in the spring. That seems to be the worst time of year for me. I live alone and have two adult children back in Canada, so I have no real supports in Mexico. I do have some good friends, but they weren't in my life when I was going through all that in Canada. And I find that if you haven't experienced these conditions, you can't really understand them or be there in the way that's needed.
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Hi!<br><br>Thanks so much for your assistance.<br><br>I'm just headed out to work right now but will be sure to check in later.<br><br>Have a great day!<br><br>
In all truth at this stage, I feel you need a second opinion. Your posts to me seem similar to what I'd give my doctor and get the wrong diagnosis. First, a CBC blood panel, Second symptoms from when they began to present. Third are you rested at night, worried about tomorrow, depressed, active with family or friends, or lack of friends. Everything along with your systematic function and age plays a role. More importantly and constructively, "how comfortable are you with your doctor and their communication on what she is treating you with and for." Would a second opinion put your mind more at ease that you were or were not on the right track?
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Hi @iamkaren, welcome to Connect! I moved your message over to this thread on depression and anxiety so that you can meet some members of the community that may be able to better understand what you're going through. Please meet @pirateking, @wolfer1975, @jacko, @ronnie3716, @jay_baruch, @lesbatts, @irvkay312, @callalily74, @tomgrinley, @kellieb58 and @65742.
I also want to leave you with this link on coping & support for depression, in hopes that you may find some new resources or new tips that may be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/basics/coping-support/con-20032977