I'm hoping some people with experience of anti depressants/depression can maybe advise me.
My DH has been suffering from depression for a while now - probably at least 18 months but quite possibly since our DD (2.5) was born. He finally went to a GP in August, was originally put on Prozac which were a nightmare due to the nightmares and side effects, so the GP switched him to a new one. I think it's Cetalopram but I wouldn't swear to it!
Anyway, after a bumpy couple of months of him being a grumpy git (not his fault I know) I realised he was constantly forgetting to take his pills. I've now sorted that out and he's taking them regularly. And I had noticed that he just seems very flat - no emotion, no excitement, quite lazy and unenthusiastic etc.
This has really been highlighted over the last week or so. Our cat is missing. He normally adores our pets, is very cuddly with them and has been very upset when previous pets have passed away. We don't know what has happened to our cat but she has been gone over a week and he has shown literally zero response whatsoever. I finally tackled him about this last night and he admitted he feels absolutely nothing at all. Literally, he feels zip.
I'm wondering if he should be going back and looking at getting his meds adjusted? I know they are supposed to limit the lows, but is it normal for 'grief' to be blocked like this? I know there are lots of people who wouldn't get upset by a pet being lost, but he really isn't one of them normally. It feels like they have limited his emotions too much, if that makes sense?
Sorry for the essay, I am finding his depression quite hard to live with and don't really have anyone I can talk to. I feel so lonely :(
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StatisticallyChallenged · 30/12/2012 18:01
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