I was irritable sometimes - some times fearful. I felt faint. My brain power didn't work, it was impossible to teach. I felt I needed to have something to help me relax and began to drink.. a bit
too often.

Fortunately I got medical help from a reputable psychiatrist. Medication and counseling helped me get back to a normal life. I need to continue having this - although sometimes I resent it. "Aren't I cured yet?" I say, whine really, to myself. But I remember how awful I felt when I tried stopping my "meds". That keeps me going back for my appointments.

AP in OH
 

Remember me? I am (at 75 yrs. of age) The Serotonin Kid! Words will not define what your advice and information has done for me (& my doctors - too! - ) I am writing to request (2) additional packets of depression info - will deliver to interested parties. Thanks in advance -

GM in VA
 

I decided I would give myself two weeks before I killed myself. I figured that only WIMPS and WOMEN had depression. I kept on saying it was in my head, I don't have a positive mental attitude. I said "If I talked more, I would be better. If I listened more I would be better. If I spent more time with my family I'd be happier... I am unhappy because I spent too much time with my family..."
 
I finally listened to my nagging wife, and went to see my doctor. I told him that I may have depression ( I felt like such a low-life) He prescribed me an SSRI. I have been on it for about 8 months. It took awhile to find the right dosage, BUT I am glad for my nagging wife!! I can't imagine I got to the point of killing myself. I have no FRIGGIN idea why I got depressed. My doc said it may have been some chemical imbalance. I don't know, but I am glad I didn't kill myself. I have so much to look forward to in life.

MA in AZ