New guy from Texas

[1_hundred]

Hey y'all,

I just found this site. Read thru a lot of threads before I decided to post up as well. Just got the diagnosis on my BP/depression. I kinda felt somethin was wrong with me after i went from being full of energy and having such strong goals set in my life to...well, nothing.

For the last few months I have just been in a daze, kinda floating from day to day. Sure i'd have my ups and downs, but I got worried once I started feeling like i wanted to quit my job, again. I have a killer job, im an insurance adjuster. Free new company car completly paid for including fuel and I get paid at least 40 hours a week, even though I may work 30. I just drive around Houston looking at cars all day.

i cant let my mind make me give this up! That and my passion for customizing cars has been lost, and any interest in a relationship has disappeared.

Im still kinda nervous. The doc wants to see me a few more times before prescribing me any meds. i dont know what to do...i just want the old me back, the one that was all about having things and accomplishing goals. Where did he go? will he come back?

[Phyllis]

Welcome 1! Glad to have you on board!!!!

[Cathy]

Welcome to the site 

As to your current depression, hopefully meds will help stablilise you and bring you closer to the "you" that you want to be. I think it's good that your doc isn't rushing into prescribing anything, but hopefully he will soon feel comfortable enough to give you something for your symptoms. It seems scary at first but almost everyone on this board takes some kind of medication, it just becomes part of your daily routine.

Hope to hear more from you soon.

[1_hundred]

Well the fact that i know something is wrong and am actively seeking help is a good start on my end. Most people dont want to admit they have a problem and would rather struggle thru life than to seek help. im just wanting this to be put past me so i can continue on with my dreams. i dont want to let my brain make me give up on living life!

[cadno]

Welcome to the fourm

Work with your doc as much as you can in regards to medication but also my advice would be do a little of your own research and ensure you are up to speed with current things

Cadno

[nordicnicki]

hi there and welcome to this site i hope that you find us to be a friendly bunch and make yourself at home here.
Firstly let me applaud you for taking the first step in getting better with this illness.....knowing that something is wrong can be hard for some of us to judge.
iI too thinki it is good that your doc doesnt just want to throw any old drugs at you and wants to asses your needs first.
Hopefully it wont take long for them to sort you out with something to start making you feel more like your old self.