Hello all, I'm new to this board. I am having some serious issues and I feel like I'm at the end of my rope. I found out a month ago that I have fibromyalgia. The Doctors believe that it was caused by an accident that I had at work in may of this year. I have been having a really hard time dealing with the diagnosis, as well as the effects of the condition itself. My Doctor is sending me to a Pshyciatrist ( I think that is how you spell it) So that I can be put on medication to deal with the depression. I do want to feel better, but I hate being on antidepressants. I have been on various diffrent meds before and the effects were often more detrimental than the depression itself. I was hoping that maybe you all could give me some advise on how to cope with all this. Thank you in advance for any advise, I look forward to meeting new friends here http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Orphan,
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I'm sorry that you're going through a rough time right now. Go to the psychiatrist and see what he/she has to say. Tell him/her that you're a little worried about being on an AD and see what other options are out there. There are tons of meds that all have different side effects and effects. The ones that you've been one may not have worked but it doesn't mean that the next one won't. You know what I mean? Keep your chin up... I know this sucks and I wish I could take the pain away but I'm not that talented to do so. Hang in there and we are here for you!!! Take care.

Lilmissme http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif

If you are able to control the fibromyalgia, so that your life is for the most part pretty similar to your life before that disease will this help with the depression?

I am thinking that this is definitely and obstacle, but can you draw any strength from overcoming this obstacle and still accomplishing what you set your mind to?