Hey everyone,

I've been on the same medication for the past 8 years. I've still my ups and downs but my depression has never been as bad as before I got medication. I feel the medication keeps my head above water and it's up to me to keep healthy, positive thoughts. I don't feel like there's an issue with my meds but I have a co-worker that seems very concerned about my depression. She says I need to see a psychiatrist and get a real diagnosis. The treatment I did so many years ago was with a counselor and a registered nurse. I got a general diagnosis from a general practitioner that referred me to the RN to find the right med combination. With the combination of Wellbutrin and prozac, along with counseling, I made such a beautiful recovery from where I was before treatment. Since then, Ive been in and out of counseling but still take my meds every day to this day.

I notice I have been struggling more with my depression lately so I started counseling again. Counseling helps but it's slow progress. My question to all of you is, do you feel it's necessary to see a psychiatrist for a "real" diagnosis? I felt the treatment I received from the counselor and RN was outstanding but now that I'm struggling again and my co-workers intense concern, well it concerns me that maybe there is a medication better suited for me and perhaps my chemistry has changed over the years. Does anyone have any thoughts regarding this? I'm not looking for medical advice, just your opinion. I have a meeting with my counselor coming up and I plan to express all this to her as well.