Depression?

[PositiveMS]

So, anyone else ever get random bouts of depression? I know it's a possible problem people with MS can have, but it always takes me by surprise when I feel really down. It usually lasts week or so then disappears.

[22cyclist]

It happened to me out of the blue one day. I actually became suicidal. They put me on an anti-depressant and I feel much better now. My neurologist told me that MS changes or can change your brain chemistry and that can cause depression or even bipolar disorder. So, I hope you will talk with your neurologist and get some help. Actually a psychiatrist is a better place to go for help, but you might want a referral from your primary care doc to get a good one.

Best of luck.

I am going to move this thread over to the mental health section under symptoms where it will probably get more attention and that is where it actually belongs.

Take care
Lisa

[22cyclist]

Well, I tried to move it, but was unsuccessful. I will get someone else to give it a try.

Lisa

[Plynn]

Yes I have experienced depression over the past year and have had some very low moments. A recent MRI shows a lot of progression with a heavy load in the frontal area. My neurologist believes that this, along with the overall suckiness of MS, is a contributing. He advised strongly to start on anti depressants.

Depression is treatable. I hope you find something that works for you. Being depressed is a horrible feeling .

Pam

[PositiveMS]

Thanks Pam and Lisa. I see my neuro next week, so I will talk to him about this. I'm usually quite positive (hence the name) but this feeling is out of character for me. It's comforting to know others have been there.

[Plynn]

Hi PositiveMS
I see that you live in Halifax, I am in Fredericton.
Good luck with your neuro appt. I hope you feel better soon.
Pam