accutane

[missholly]

i've been on accutane for 2 months now, and still going with the medication, but i've heard it's been linked with depression. and lately, i've noticed that i'm thinking a lot about awful things. i'm so paranoid now, it's not even funny. i'm paranoid about what people are saying about me and my P. and i don't really remember ever feeling this way before. i want to remain on the meds, because i think it is helping, it's getting there--but i don't know if i should suffer through it for another 3 months. is it because that i heard it could be linked to depression that i am thinking this? or am i really feeling this?

[slg]

There could be many factors that affect the way you are feeling. It could be the drugs if they said that depression is a side effect. It could also be the psoriasis, which makes you depressed especially if you have not seen results with treatments and have issues with body image. I would talk to the derm about it and get a professional opinion on the subject. You may want to start seeing someone to deal with it.
Good luck
Shana

[PJ Leary]

Dear Miss Holly,

I am not certain about the side effects of this medication causing depression. However, I have used it and do not remember that was listed. It was a couple of years ago, so the information may have changed.

However, I suggest you go to see a medical therapist, in any case. You need some help to work through this time, so be smart and get it. There is no shame in asking for help, only the potential for healing.

You sound like an intelligent individual. Help yourself, dear.

Email me anytime.

Regards,

PJ Leary