I was recently diagnosed with depression is it possible the doc is wrong?

i don't feel depressed. the only time i feel really sad is when things are going bad in my life. like when we have financial problems or things like that. is there another type of depression or sickness for this? maybe the meds he gave me are already working? he gave me a 2 week starter pack. i just finished the first week but haven't been taking them consistantly. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

While I can't say about YOU, I can speak to my own reaction when I was told I had depression. I did not believe the diagnosis. Things in my life were difficult. I was experiencing physical pain, allergy attacks, became easily upset, and felt disoriented having moved to a new city. Sleep was a problem, I was eating next to nothing, and my memory was becoming a growing problem. BUT, there was no way I could believe that I was "depressed", because that was something that only happened to other people -- I thought.
Seeing a counselor helped me to sort out my lack of ability to function in each of the areas, and I learned some new ways to deal with life. But, the counselor still believed I was depressed. I still had difficulty functioning and difficulty with my emotions. Eventually I did see a Dr. who felt I would benefit from an antidepressant medication. You know, he was right. I am able to function better in most areas of my life.
It was explained to me that due to repeated trauma, my brain's actual shape and ability to function was changed. My body no longer makes the chemicals required by my brain to function in a normal manner. And, so, I need to replace those missing chemicals by taking them in pill form to get my brain to work normally. People with diabetes take insulin. There is no problem with replacing what their body does not make.
Why would there be a problem for people who's brain is lacking chemically to artificially replace what they, too, are lacking?

Happy or Sad is a rather simplistic description of defining depression. There simply is so much more to it.

Only you know if your depressed or not and you say you dont feel like it... maybe your just bored... that often gets confessed with depression
Depression medication is very dangerous to play with. Either take them as prescribed or do not take them at all. If your doctor says you are depressed and you do not agree you should get a second opinion. If you need the meds another doctor could check it out and then you can feel comfortable about doing WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.
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Diagnosing depression is not easy. Some people just can't pull out and stay on the bottom, others, it's occasional and they feel OK most of the time. Keeping a journal or diary may help you see a pattern. Clinical depression is a chemical imbalance and needs to be corrected with medication the same way diabetics need insulin. Just pay attention to what's going on in your life and share it with your doctor.
When you are depressed for various reasons, you may not feel it. However it is always wise to seek a second opinion from another medical proffessional. In the mean time if you have been given medicine to take for this please stay on it, and if you feel down or thoughts of hurting yourself talk to someone immediately. Im me if you need to talk. I am not a preditor and in no way want any personal information from you am just concerned that you are ok and getting the help and answers you need.

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Well, first, the meds won't work if you don't take them consistently. You have to take them every day. If you miss once every couple weeks, that's probably ok, but much more than that, and you may as well not bother.

I think you should go see the doc again and ask him WHY he diagnosed you with depression. There are online depression questionnaires. Google that term, and take one. I think some forms of depression don't make you feel sad, you just can't do anything and a bunch of other stuff. Mysterious aches and pains, lack of motivation that kind of thing. Sounds like maybe youre married? Ask your hubby what he thinks (if he's not all negative about mental health issues altogether, some people don't think mental health problems are real medical conditions).

All the best to you!