Hurt so bad & depressed. Don't know what to do?

[cntrymom08466]

I don't know what to do. I feel kind of down &/or blah. I was told by my primary dr. that my labs came back that I am post menopausal. That doesn't bother me other than wonder if it's causing some of my problems. I quit taking topamax because it didn't seem to help my mood, but also helps with pain. Now I'm hurting, especially my neck. I just want to feel better. I have felt bad for SO MANY years. I hate this! I lost my dad in November after 1 1/2 months in hospital, me being there everyday. When does it stop!! I don't know where to turn to get help for sure or who can help me.

 

[whiteraven]

Hi @cntrymom08466 - I'm sorry you are feeling so bad and very sorry about the loss of your dad. Have you tried looking for a therapist? Sometimes primary care doctors can refer you or, if you rather, you can do an internet search for those in your area and call around.

Have you been diagnosed with ptsd or something else? Sometimes, it's important to try and find a therapist who works specifically with your issues.

I was on topamax for a long time; it definitely didn't help with my mood. It also didn't help with my pain, so I'm curious what kind you are experiencing.

 

[cntrymom08466]

@whiteraven thanks for responding. Yes, I have been diagnosed with PTSD and I'm not sure what else. I was first diagnosed with depression in 2001 after my son was born and it was ppd then. I've been trying to decide on a therapist since my insurance changed in January. I hadn't seen my previous T since before my father got sick.

I was put on topamax several years ago and it was for my mood & I found out it also helped with pain. Somehow my prescription got messed up a few months ago and I was off of it for almost a month now when I try to take it again it makes me feel different than it did before. I don't know why so I quit taking it. I am on 300 mg effexor and 50 mg trazodone at night.

Yesterday I just feel really bad, could of been weather. I've just so far been able to control things by medication and now I don't know where to turn. Psychiatrist, ob something. I just dont like how I have been feeling.

 

[whiteraven]

Always good to get an opinion from a mental health professional if you're on meds for depression/PTSD and having issues now. Insurance can be an issue when looking for a new provider, but if you call them they can likely refer you.