I am so sorry to hear this, Sally. You have been such a trooper through all this diagnosing garbage.

I have been there, Sally, right where you are. I called my Neuro, who just happens to be a Neuro/Psych, and he started me on Buspar, right away. Depression, he says, is brought on by the MS.

The eating thing was the same for me, as well. I just had no desire to eat. My DH would bring home Pizza, fix me a martini and sit me down to play cards and eat. He was such a dear, and I would eat some of it, just to please him. I lost 65 lbs. But I needed to lose some weight, at the time.

Ask your Doc about Buspar. It's a good place to start, as it's an anti anxiety/depression med with the least side effects. It stopped working for me after a year and I had to go to Paxil, which I am still on. Buspar saved my life, no kidding.

Don't feel bad about it, I'll bet that 90% of PwMS are on some kind of AD. Anxiety and depression are a big side effect of MS.

I hope you feel better soon, Dear. I'm in your corner and saying a prayer for you right now.

(((((((((((Sally)))))))))))

Hello Dear Sally,
I am so terribly sorry you are going through this. Yes, depression can cause many problems including anorexia (the loss of appetite), as well as trouble sleeping, increase in mood swings, lack of motivation, amongst a multitude of other symptoms. In addition, MS in itself can cause depression. I concur with what the others have said and believe you ought to try and take one of the anti-depressants that will increase your appetite as a side-effect of the medication as well.

Even if you are going through what we refer to as a "situational depression", I would recommend seeking help so that you will begin to feel better overall, and some of your MS symptoms may even be abetted as your depression lifts.
I believe we've all been in your shoes at one time or another; some more depressed than others. I wish you all the best and hope you take solice in knowing that you are not alone. There is life and laughter after being diagnosed. For some it just takes some time and extra help. Hang in there dear Sally. I shall be thinking of you, and hoping this is just a bump in the road for now.

With heartfelt thoughts,
Chris