Posted by cubic_me on January 28, 2004, at 5:29:05
In reply to Dysthymia is my middle name » cubic_me, posted by Susan J on January 27, 2004, at 13:00:43
Thanks Susan,
I'm female and notice some ups and downs in my moods over the month too. I've just changed oral contraceptive because of breakthrough bleeding on the previous one, so my moods might change - wait and see.
I don't know whether I'm dythymic or in major depression - I'm kind of between. I can get on with day to day stuff, but I'm still suicidal quite often. I think I'm abit wierd tho!
Are you ever not dysthymic/depressed? I've read that some people get it for a few years, then they are ok for a while and it comes back.
Are you on meds? My pdoc said they don't usually work during the dysthymic phase, but I've read that prozac (fluoxitine) can be helpful.
Thanks for the info - I like lots, so don't worry ;)
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