ZombieSquirrel

I take an interferon as treatment for my Multiple Sclerosis and one of the side effects is "depression," specifically suicidal thoughts. I have been through my fair share of terrible life events that would cause anyone to crawl into a dark hole and cry, but I would never say I was depressed. The interferon DEFINITELY caused some "mental" side effects. I was terribly bitchy ALL the time, which is far from my shining personality. I also had suicidal thoughts. My neurologist said I was probably depressed as depression manifests in all sorts of ways...even extreme bitchiness. (That was the medical term he used.) He wanted me to take something for it. I took the prescription, but never took it to the pharmacy.

I already take enough drugs as it is, I didn't want to add one more to the list. So I'm just dealing with it on my own. When I want to punch someone in the eye...or if I feel like I want to kill myself, i just tell myself it's the betaseron talking and I take a step back. The extreme bitchiness and suicidal thought have been very mild because of that approach.

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