I know I have depression, there's no doubt in my mind about it. I'm not my normal self. When I don't have to get up for work or school, I can easily sleep for more than 12 hours and still be tired. There are days when I'm always eating something, other days I'm not hungry for anything. I'm not interested in doing the same things I always have been. I stay in the house, watching TV or playing on the internet.
The problem is...I don't know whether a doctor would be as well trained in diagnosing depression as a psychiatrist or counselor. However, I know that a doctor would be well trained in assuring that the antidepressants I'm prescribed are ones that will give me the least amount of side-effects. (My libido is low enough and I read that's one of the side-effects.)
Also, what do they (doctors/psychiatrists) do to diagnose depression? Do they test hormone levels or what-not? I don't have insurance and I'd like to know what to expect before charging it. Help would be appreciated! :)
2007-10-11
09:08:39
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