Re: Unusual type of depression,advice needed

From: Emma Chase VanCott (7elc_at_qlink.queensu.ca)
Date: 08/29/04 

Date: 29 Aug 2004 20:42:12 GMT

In sci.med Arib <sawal_4500@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
 <snip>

: I have been suffering from this for roughly 5 years,even though the

That is a long time to delay treatment.

: original trauma is over,my brain refuses to move on.What i want advice
: on is the best type/combination of anti-depressants for this type of
: depression.There are so many,from Prozac to Wellbutrin to Zoloft that
: i'm very confused.I already have access to Bromocriptine tablets,and
: would consider taking them in combination with any other tablets.
: I know that some might advice me to see a doctor instead of posting on
: google,but the reasons for me not seeing a doctor are quite
: complicated and for now i am just getting an idea of what tablets
: might be suitable for me.
: Thanks a lot for reading my email and bye. 

-- 
I have noticed that males seem to be very poor at seeking help for 
depression. My pet theory is that this is a factor in why more of them 
suicide. Shame and stubborness coupled with misunderstanding of the 
illness.
If your kidneys were sick, you'd get help. Why is your brain organ any 
different? Hmmm?
Long-term trauma SHOULD make you depressed, numb, anhedonic, etc. In 
relative terms, your current state is a -=normal=- response.
Clinical depression is not treated by trained monkey writing a 
prescription, or simply taking a medication. (Although meds are one tool.)
Self-treatment is highly ineffective and should be avoided -- even by 
professionals. We are not objective enough.
Delays in treating mental illness make the prognosis and outcomes less 
positive.
I understand that it may be hard, at first, to find someone you are 
comfortable talking to. 
If it is hard for you to disclose this stuff to male doctors [pride, 
etc.], find a female doctor. If the first one is not a good personality 
fit, find another.
Point: Don't neglect this. Get to a doctor NOW, and trust the process.
As I have heard said in addiction and mental health: "keep coming back" 
[for support].
Take care,
Emma

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