diagnosed qith depresion

[maggie.alvarez 29]

Did anyoane get diagnosed with depression but feels like they are not depreased?

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

Depression doesn't necessarily mean feeling down or sad all the time. It also includes things like losing interest in things you used to enjoy, sleeping a lot more, pulling back from social activities.

I guess my question would be who diagnosed you and on what basis? Did they want to medicate you and you don't want that?

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

Good questions Ginger Snaps. It is true you don't have to feel down to be depressed. Loss of interest in things you used to like, not feeling like you are deserving, comparing then to now, anxiety tendenacy? Do you feel there is a stigma attached to that diagnosis?

[maggie.alvarez 29]

Ginger snap all od what u said. N i dont wanna take meds, ots slowin my process down for surgery

[maggie.alvarez 29]

Yes i understand why they see it as depreses now.because i miss interped the queations, n i tryed to tell them how i feel n they said no im depressed, so i really need some support by someone who has gone threw this processes, how did u go about it n what happened. Please id really like to hear what i need to prep for this stage of processing

[Marathongirl 106]

I have been diagnosed with several mental illnesses. The biggest and baddest would have to be bipolar. Going through a bout of depression right now actually. The medication I take requires a 350 calorie meal in order for it to be absorbed into my body. That can be difficult sometimes. The reason I ended up at 320 lbs was because of having to take several psychotic drugs in which none of them worked. Now, I find it hard to deal with my depression and having had gastric bypass. I workout 5/6 days a week, and really hard. If i can't exercise because I can't get out of bed, I feel guilty, which there in for makes my depression worse.

Depression really comes in all forms and doesn't just have to be sadness. If you decide to go on a medication, make sure you take it everyday without fail. Talk with someone, a therapist, who can help you with your own individual situation. I wish you lots of luck in your healing process.

Edited June 25, 2014 by Marathongirl

[Kimteehee 21]

I've been on meds for depression pretty much all my life. I was able to get some in liquid form because tomorrow morning is my surgery. Still concerned that my depression will get worse. I guess, just don't be afraid to ask for help

[maggie.alvarez 29]

Thank u marathongirl, knowing ur situation really helps me because i thought the dr was tryna make me look crazy to stop me from gettin surgery.

Kinteehee thak you very much, i think what im understanding is once its undercontrolled (not off the meds) the surgery can be continued? Well i am actually a happy person i do get anxiety at time but as far as depression i dont believe i do, he said im depressed because of how i answered a few uetions witch i had a diferent meanig in my mind while they twist my words. I felt hurrassed by the psych evaluator dr. He was forcefull on the depression. For everything he said was depressing. Example. I gained weight with my last diet, he said" ooo that must of been depressing right? " i said no it dismt work for me so im trying other ones out. He said "no!! U are depressed" lol. Could he try any harder to hurrasse me?

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@Kimteehee I'm right there with you... I worried a lot about whether my depression or bipolar would "kick in" after surgery and I'm doing great. I haven't felt any more or less emotional than I did before surgery. I'm so happy it didn't create problems because I have been stable on meds for a long time and don't want to move backwards!

Wishing you the best!

[Kimteehee 21]

Well my surgery was a disaster. 7 surgeries, week in ICU and 1 month in the hospital. Almost died. Had the bypass, came home and after 1 day I had a twisted bowel. That turned into a leak and massive infection. I've been home for two weeks now and just started to feel a little better. Got my staples ( they had to gut me like a fish) out and took out my home feeding tube. This is not what I signed up for. I'm the 1%

[Marathongirl 106]

Well my surgery was a disaster. 7 surgeries, week in ICU and 1 month in the hospital. Almost died. Had the bypass, came home and after 1 day I had a twisted bowel. That turned into a leak and massive infection. I've been home for two weeks now and just started to feel a little better. Got my staples ( they had to gut me like a fish) out and took out my home feeding tube. This is not what I signed up for. I'm the 1%

Oh my Gosh! I'm glad that you're okay. Everything will get better

[mamafine23 101]

Oh my goodness ;( I'm so sorry for all that you went through ..how are you now?