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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Well, well , well
now my husband has Clinical Depression -- Major Depressive disorder and inherited depression
according to doctors and specialists , wow
wonder why he is sick of doctor`s, all he wants is a quiet life
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utopiaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51. In one way it will be hard for your husband to hear he has MDD. On the other hand, once you have a definate diagnosis, then a level of recovery therapy can begin. But it must be with your husbands consent.
I wonder if there is a group that does therapy for Depression. Or a male Group with a strong emphasis on positive steps for looking after your health. If it had a strong male leader, I wonder if that may help your husband chose treatment with a psychologist.
Just rattling off random suggestions.
I agree with @Former-Member. I too have MDD. Struggling at the moment. Am takng twice the maximum recommended dose of my anti depressant - not working. But that's all the psych thinks about - more meds.
My psychologist says I need to change my thought patterns. In the past, after my first depression and hospital stay, I could successfully do this. But with my current episode now into it's 17th month - it's a struggle to change my clothes let alone my thinking. My negative self talk is so loud.
No groups in my area of the state. Only can do groups is to go to hospital.
I do hope your hubby is able to find the motivation soon for some sort of therapy. Hugs to you both.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
good morning @utopia, @Former-Member
thank you @utopia, I have not been on this thread for a while 
sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment.my friends xx
Am takng twice the maximum recommended dose of my anti depressant - not working -- yes the same here with mr shaz , he tells me they are not working
yes mr shaz last psychologist says that he needs to change his thought patterns.too --- his negative self talk is so loud.too but he voices them , any suggestions i make or things we do all have a negativity to it
and now the specialist is saying he has Bipolar 2 , he is once again in mental health but no appt yet in the near future
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utopiaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 that sounds like it's pretty hard for both you and Mr Shaz.
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sudhirkumarNew Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
anti depressant - not working. mr shaz says @utopia, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member, @Determined
hello @sudhirkumar
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utopiaSenior Contributor
How long has he been taking it for @Shaz51 - the full 6 weeks, with no forgotten days?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
for 11 years @utopia
and on anti anxiety meds for 3 years
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utopiaSenior Contributor
Has he been on the same anti depressant and dose for 11 years? Why hasn't his psychiatrist tried a different anti depressant?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@utopia,
yes he has been on the same anti depressant and dose for 11 years? three years ago they changed from an older anti depressant to a newer version
and while he was in hospital they introduced anti anxiety meds as well
Why hasn't his psychiatrist tried a different anti depressant? -- @utopia, he has not been to a psychiatrist in three years , ever since he left hospital
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