@sarahlb 

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sarahlb

Depression

Hi everyone I got diagnosed with rr ms in March last yr. I am on gabapentin, tecfidra and vitamin d. I have suffered with depression for yrs and anxiety but for past few mths it's got really bad and to the point of not so good thoughts. I was wondering if anyone has been threw the same or similar as I'm a bit suck and can't seem to get out of it.
@DominicS

@sarahlb Though I am fortunate not to have depression I am on an SSRI ( Prozac, for example, is an SSRI) called Duloxetine to treat neuropathic pain as I hated gabapentin. Assuming that is why you are Rx'd gabapentin it may be worth discussing Duloxetine as an alternative with your doctor. Alternatively, if you are diagnosed with depression then I can't see why your GP wouldn't give you a medication for it and/or prescribe a course of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) for you. I am no medic and these are the type of things to talk about with them. Good luck. Best, Dominic

@Stumbler

@sarahlb , @dominics alludes to a very important point. It is important to discuss these type of problems with your GP. They can only treat problems that they are aware of. You're also reaching your prime. Yes, it's that age for a female. Us blokes are on the way down from about 18! Life, like MS, is completely unpredictable. Tomorrow, everything could change for you, so please don't give up hope.