What Kind of Dr

All kinds of things can cause depression. With me, at least part of the problem has been a B12 deficiency due to pernicious anemia. I now give myself a shot every 3-4 weeks.

I'd go see an osteopath (OD) for a physical. That's a doctor who treats the whole body instead of specific body parts or particular system. When you go, you'll notice that their intake questionnaire should be a lot more comprehensive than that for other doctors. That's a good think because that will probably help you get to the root of what's making you feel blah.

Hope you feel better soon.

You can start with your family practitioner; they have a bit of experience/training in everything. However, this sounds like an emotional issue. (In my experience, family doctors are a bit lacking in the realm, but not awful). Be prepared to see a psychiatrist and/or counselor. But, contact your insurance first, most are really picky about how they cover mental health.

I saw a psychiatrist for a while, and it's not really weird. They are medical doctors who have specialized in mental health. He will ask a lot of questions about your feelings and behaviors in the recent past, be open and honest, it helps in making a diagnosis. He can prescribe meds, but will generally recommend seeing a LCSW as well (which can often be more beneficiary than the meds, and he can make recommendations as to who to see).

Viagra? That surprises me. If anything, I would have thought a mild antidepressant. A lot of people recommended a therapist...that is a great idea. I will tell you that I have had similar issues and am on an anti-depressant. I feel like a completely different person. It has helped me out tremendously. I know some people believe that one doesn't need medication for this type of problem. In a lot of cases, that is true. However, it has been life changing for me, so I want to make sure you don't rule it out.

A therapist. I have been through this as well and counseling really helped me, I didn't need any medication at all, but those few sessions with her turned my life around.

You didn't mention your age, but it is highly probable you are having hormone issues. Has blood work been done? Like others, I would suggest a visit to your primary care physician for blood work, etc and talk hormone imbalance with them. Follow up with a dr who specializes in that field.

I had similar symptoms and was lucky enough to have a primary care physician who knew that depression can be a symptom of another problem, not just a diagnosis. I was tested for hypothyroidism and once I was put on the right dose of synthroid, felt amazingly better. Look up the symptoms online and see if you have any of the other symptoms listed and then I would recommend finding a good endicrinologist. You need a doctor that looks at all of your thyroid levels. Good luck.

If you have a great Primary Care Physician then that's the place to start. If not, ask around and find one. You need a medical doctor, not a counselor. I would also try going back to your OBGYN and letting her know the medication isn't helping, she may be able to suggest something else.

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PLEASE go see Dr. H (Hendrickson)!! She's awesome and a cognitive behavior therapist which imo is what you need because instead of just asking "how does that make you feel?" she actually helps, gives advice, etc. She REALLY helped me with my depression and other issues and I can't recommend her enough...She's in Hurst so hopefully close to you but well worth the drive if not. I only had to go a few times because she was that helpful!! Good luck!!

(PS - my family doc was NOT helpful and just wanted to give me antidepressants! I would definitely recommend trying Dr. H out before trying drugs and that's all your family doc will be able to give you (or their own rec for a therapist...))

Start by talking to a doctor you feel comfortable with, they may be able to run some tests, determine if you have any thyroid issues etc that could be contributing to your lack of energy/sexual desire (or depending on your age, you could be experiencing pre-menopause?). They should also recommend a counselor to talk to.

i agree with rachel- some type of counselor. i never like throwing drugs at a situation unless that's the absolute last resort. good luck!

I'm very surprised that your doctor didn't recommend any sort of mental/emotional counseling. While I'm no doctor the brief amount of information you've provided indicates potential depression - self-negativity, lack of emotion, lack of energy are all common signs.

Since you didn't get far with your obgyn, try your primary care physician. If that doesn't work, try a psychiatrist. Not all psychiatrists are going to automatically put you on meds and send you on your way. A good psychiatrist should do a full health history, interview you, and perhaps give you a few assessments such as the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), the MMPI (Minnesota Multi-Phasic Inventory), or other questionnaire-type tools that would give an indication as to whether or not you have a depressive issue. You may even find through this course of discovery that you don't need drugs and instead could benefit greatly from a skilled counselor or therapist. On the other hand, don't be afraid to try medicine if the doctor suggests it. Sometimes our brain chemistry doesn't do what it is supposed to do, it does too much of what it is supposed to do, or it does what it is supposed to do but sends it to the wrong place - and medicine can get the chemicals and signals back where they belong.

I want to praise you for seeking medical attention from your obgyn regarding this issue. Many people are too scared and feel too stigmatized to get help for their medical issues. Although it seems like you did not get a comprehensive workup on your first inquiry, please do try again. When you are matched up with the right doctor or professional, it can make all the difference in the world and you can start working on becoming mentally healthy again.

I wish you nothing but the best in your journey to happiness. Hang in there - things can get better!

I would suggest starting with someone who is a hormone EXPERT...surprisingly this does NOT describe most OBGYN docs. I don't know if he is accepting new patients, but I would definitely recommend Michael Sullivan, P.A. at TienaHealth Las Colinas. His office is located in the Medical Offices next to Las Colinas Medical Center at Hwy 161 and MacArthur. Don't let the "P.A." fool you, this man is brilliant and sees all kinds of women for all types of issues. Perhaps he can help you out too. :-) Good luck! http://www.tienahealth.com/

I totally agree with going to see therapist. 3 sessions isn't really going to do much. Their job is to listen to your life story and to tell you to try this or that. That's exactly what a doctor is going to do with drugs. They'll say "Hmm...you might be depressed, let's TRY and throw this medicine at it and see what happens." Personally, I would rather try some lifestyle changes than just throwing drugs down my throat. Therapy takes awhile to really start working. You did say that it helped a little, well that's better than nothing!!!!!! :) Give it a shot again. Tell the therapist exactly what you're looking for. There's nothing wrong with telling them that you're sick of feeling this way and that you need a fix immediately. If nothing else, they should at least be able to give you a general outline of a treatment plan, even if it's just weekly visits for awhile.

Maybe a psychologist? Or a counselor of some sort... hope you find someone to talk to!

I don't know your age but I felt like that when I hit 43... perimenopause... I felt like ripping my husbands head off almost daily, and I was not a happy person at all... have your hormones checked and look into your diet, (not a weight loss plan but a vitamin deficiency can cause a lot of similar problems, a good multi with a little extra B and D might help (but as always check with your Dr). even small hormone fluctuations can make you feel that way, and unless you have previous blood work to compare it to you may still be in "normal ranges" and a Dr may not pick up on subtle changes that can cause you to feel so out of whack.

FYI most counselors (psychologist) wont necessarily give you a diagnosis, they are geared more toward guiding you to have a better situation, than giving you a diagnosis, and they cant prescribe medicine so if what you want is to pop a pill and make it all go away, you need to see a psychiatrist. but it probably wont work that easily, pills have their place but if the problem is really hormonal you can treat that with out pills and without their side affects.