Still Depressed

[Abby]

I have been sick since I was 15 with no relief. It have gotten worse and worse as I got older and most medicines made me even more sick.
I finally was put back into remission, thanks to Remicade, but I still can't seem to lift my mood. My B12, Iron and Vit D are all back up to normal, so why do I still have a hard time being happy.
My relationship is ending and I'm pretty sure it's my fault. I get nightmares every night. I'm falling deeper into it, and I just dont know why with my pain finally gone, I just feel lethargic.
I always thought if I wasn't sick, I'd be fine. But is this really depression?
I dont know what to do with myself... haven't I done enough drugs?!

 

[Entchen]

Dear Abby,

Here is a link to a pretty commonly used screen to help you see if your feelings and behaviours might indicate depression:

http://www.med.umich.edu/cancer/prevention/depinventory.pdf

If you think you might have depression, please do speak with a trained psychologist, your family doctor, or someone else who is qualified and currently certified by your province.

(Please note that I am not a clinician and am providing information only, not instructions or advice.)

Take good care.

ps: Depression is very common -- about 15%+ in the general population, even 25% among university students, and often even higher in people who have a chronic illness, for a variety of reasons.