Posted by Emily Elizabeth on June 29, 2006, at 22:22:22
In reply to Re: Approaching doc about Depression, posted by jealibeanz on June 29, 2006, at 20:43:05
Some thoughts:
1. Perhaps you could mention it in the context of side effects. "Gee. I like the Xanax, but I also seem to be struggling with depression. Is it possible that the Xanax is making it worse?" Benzos do often make depression worse, so it is a reasonable ? and it opens the door to a depression discussion.
2. If you are getting a Xanax rx regularly, then don't you already have a record of an anxiety diagnosis? Also, perhaps you could talk to a PA at your doc's office about what is expected in terms of mental health for a PA. My hope is that you aren't totally right (I wouldn't know though)
3. Perhaps your level of depression doesn't require meds and would respond to psychotherapy instead (no s/e's!) I guess I just say that b/c you are okay waiting 6 weeks to see your doc abt this. That's not wrong, that's good(!), but it does indicate a more mild depression. I know that waiting 6 weeks would put me over the edge. Just food for thought. (BTW, the literature is mixed about whether mild depression is best treated w/ therapy or meds. Therapy is my own bias).
Please keep us posted. We are all pulling for you!
Best,
EE
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