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The depression is pretty bad some days, to the point where I just plain don't care about much of anything.Originally Posted by Dragoriana
If this is worrying you i would be getting a second opinion! Tell another gp of your concerns.
I've had the combination of depression/high blood pressure, but not the medications. My blood pressure goes up and down, i have had alot of stress and such so it's been more up lately. I also go with your thing of not wanting to take mind altering drugs. Obviousely the levels of depression are different in people. I've some how managed with all the crud to manage but some days i really struggle.
If your depression is crippling you then talk to your doc. In regards to your blood pressure, maybe you can see a nutritionist about your diet or something, if you cannot excercise due to your back. There are always ways.
Are you going to councelling at all? Perhaps you can do that to also deal with your depression/past relationship troubles. That is what i am doing. I don't have alot of money but i'm managing to see someone at a lower rate as i got referred to them from my employment agency.
I don't know if this helps at all
PS: And i thought my pressure was high. The highest i've had measured was 140/90. My lowest was 120/79 (i'm hoping to get back to that). I get stressed when i turn up at the docs. It is an uphill walk too that the bus doesn't go up so when i get there i'm pooped. Also as i am a cuddly chick the arm band really hurts when it's fully inflated and i get even more stressed
Glad you're not me lol
I'm not seeing a therapist right now, but plan on doing so when and IF my disability is approved: I know it probably would do me some good - it sure can't hurt any. The guy who was abusive towards me really messed w/ my head, and I haven't been the same since.
Thanks for your advice, and concern! It is appreciated!
~KK~