Crying spells?

[Hypnoash6]

When ever a life change I know is coming I get overly stressed and dont know how to handle it. I begin to worry so much that I get depressed and will have random crying spells. This morning at 5am I was awake for a hour worrying. I almost started crying in a business meeting but then a hour later I was fine.

My situation is that I moved down to Florida away from my family in New Jersey 2 years ago from graduate school. Before moving here I was living in NYC 4 years for undergraduate. 7 months after moving down here I fell in love, things are serious, I am moving in with him, and we have talked about getting engaged eventually. My program is coming to a end and all of my friends down here are moving away for their clinicals which I decided to stay here to do. I moved to grad school in Florida, because I really like Florida. I have been worrying "what if I lose him or we have to break up". I have been very sensitive around him and its hard because he has a sarcastic personality. I feel like he is a comfort zone for me and  I stop worrying but if we get in a minor disagreement I cry all the time. I know I can make it and live in Florida but I feel kind of sad not living close to my parents if I marry him. There is a possibly they will move down here when they retire and this shouldnt bother me because I get along with my mom better living further away and I have not lived home for 6 years. I usually see my family every 4 months.

Now all of a sudden with all of these changes I will start worrying to the point I get depressed and cry. What I want is to stop worrying, go with the flow, to get settled. I saw the Dr. and he prescribed me Celexa (antidepresent). It should help but I am scaired to start taking a medicine and become dependent on it. Any suggestions? I want someone elses opinion on my situation?  Thank you.

[Princessdaniella]

You are welcome. I am glad You are feeling better at the moment.
Does this usually happen, the mood changes from high to low. If the case is sudden mood changes and ups and downs have You discussed bipolar with Your doctor.

[Hypnoash6]

Thanks for responding. Since Ive moved to Florida where the whether is warmer and sunny I do not get as depressed as I used to and Ive been healthier. I recently lost 30 lbs over 6 months of alot of hard work. I eat healthy and exercise 5 times a week. Its to the point where I think I should try the meds for atleast a month and see if my mood will become steady so I will not experience such up's and down's.

[Princessdaniella]

The medication might help you and help take away the depression and anxiety. It is worth trying it and seeing in a few months if there is much of a differance. You want to get better and it is great you are considering trying it. You can take it and continue to see your doctor, you will be safe
Best of luck

[M4Y0U]

If you are scared of taking the meds then I would suggest counseling with a good psychologist.

You can also try different natural solution like supplementing with Omega-3 fish oil, vitamin B complex and vitamin D if you lack sun exposure, they all contribute to mental and physical well being. You can also try St John's Wort who is a natural remedy for depression and see if it works with you. Something as easy as doing regular physical exercise can help too for various reasons and more obviously because of your hormones.

You have different options before trying the meds.

M4