[Anonymous]

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out? I was diagnosed with depression in December, even though i've had it for longer. I have been on and off meds since then but currently have been off for a month and since then, my depression hasn't been so bad but my anxiety has gotten worse.

I had a CMHT appointment this morning and it went ok. However, the dr asked me if i had ever bumped my head and i said no. When I got home I was telling my dad and he reminded me of an embarrassing drunken incident about a year ago when I fell head first over a wall onto concrete.

My question is, could this just be affecting me now? I mean, I have all the signs and symptoms of depression, however I no longer feel suicidal and haven't SH'd in a few months. But I'm super forgetful, my short term memory has all but gone, I get really cold most of the time, i'm irritable and loud noises hurt my ears (I know that sounds kinda stupid but it actually causes me pain occasionally.)

I've also had headaches every day for the past month or so and never ever had them before. I'm unsure whether this is caused by my head bump (why would it start bothering me now?) or maybe Mirtazapine withdrawal (I came off it slowly over 2 weeks as recommended by my GP).

It's slightly concerning me as the headaches are pretty painful. I'm expecting a phonecall about my CMHT appoint in the next few days, after my dr speaks to her consultant, and I have an appointment with my GP on wed. I think she just wants to know how my CMHT went but should i go into more detail about my headaches? I mentioned it to her last time i was there and she just said it was stress headaches but didnt seem to consider it.

Sorry this is so long, just not sure whether i'm being paranoid or not. Thanks

[darthgirlie]

Im so sorry to hear you're having a rough time. I dont think you're being paranoid at you, those sorts of meetings are petrifying even if you're well. I think the way the doctor handled that situation was poor and i would ring him/her and tell them that piece of information because its obviously causing you a lot of anxiety. The symptoms you describe could be attributed to a head injury, depression and mirtazapine withdrawal unfortunately but yeah the team involved care is the best port of call to help you with this.

I hope this helps.

[Sabertooth]

Mirtazapine withdrawal can cause severe headaches so I wouldn't worry just yet. It's probably worth mentioning to them but I'd give it a bit of time to see if the headaches go by themselves.