I am going to the doctor soon but wanted some input first
I have researched depression, taken online tests and tested positive. I eat extremely healthy, exercise daily but i only feel happy, refreshed, positive and energetic right after i exercise–endorphin rush. That typically lasts a few hours then i go back to tired, miserable, loss of desire to do things and just an overall crappy feeling. I am terribly cold 80%+ of the day and just want to lay down or sleep. Some days im fine but most days are like this. Drained and horrible!
What do you think? Other than go see a doc.
So Since I am taking my son to get diagnosed as ADHD I have noticed in my research, that I meet almost all the criteria for having adult ADD, including the fact that I know I was ADHD as a child, my parents just chose not to get a proper diagnosis. I see a therapist who diagnosed me with severe depression, and she said that I am not ADD, I am the opposite. My dirty little secret is that alot of times I have to take stimulant meds like pseudophed to get anything done, otherwise I feel like I cant concentrate. I have never told a doctor about any of this because I feel like no one will take me seriously, and they will just think that I am a hypo-chondriac. I am currently on Wellbutrin xl, and I firmly believe that the only reason this med is working so well is because its treating both conditions, so it was kind of a fluke, but a good one. So, should I let my therapist and dr. know whats really going on, or should I just drop it since I am on a good medication anyway?
Seriously. read the entire question before answering. I AM SEEING A THERAPIST. My question states that. Duh!
During my period I never have cramps or any of the typical PMS problems. The only symptom I experience is a change in my mood. I NEVER get bitchy or angry, but I do get very very sad and emotional. I feel lots of hopelessness and despair during my period. And no, I am not suffering depression, it only occurs during the onset of my period.
I need to find something to help it! I hate being like that! Anything natural, or an over-the-counter product!