Originally Posted by
Tuffgirl 
We aren't supposed to give "medical advice" on this forum...so I will ask the question instead...Why are you afraid to talk to a health care provider about your symptoms of depression? It may be something else...nutritional, sleep deprivation, thyroid, you never know until you seek the care you need.
I guess it wouldn't hurt anything to have a physical. I'm afraid because I don't want to be dependent on something to help me cope with life's pressures. I guess I'm thinking that it's admitting defeat or bringing me to AH's level in a sense. I'm not saying that this line of thinking isn't flawed. IDK. I'm resentful that he is taking meds now, but he does seem to be doing better on them, so I guess I should be glad.