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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support

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Heavyness on my chest

every day when I wake up I have this heavy news on my chest and this feeling of great sadness that take over me all I want to do is cry I need help

every day when I wake up I have this heavy news on my chest and this feeling of ...

Ineedelp123

•4 hours ago

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feeling lost

my story I have been feeling so depressed and alone … I’m 54 years old and spent most of my life helping my family .. now I’m trying to live for myself and...

my story I have been feeling so depressed and alone … I’m 54 years old and spen...

Ineedelp123

•24 hours ago

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Work motivation

How do you motivate someone to work when they would rather die?

Aguila1794

•13 days ago

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Hello

I know I am not alone in my situation but it sure feels as if I am. I am seperated from my wife and she told me that maybe we should get a divorce and be...

I know I am not alone in my situation but it sure feels as if I am. I am sepera...

Topher917

•13 hours ago

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Looking to connect

Hi, I’m new to this group. I’ve had MDD for over 30 years. I would like to connect with others who struggle with MDD, especially older adults.

Hi, I’m new to this group. I’ve had MDD for over 30 years. I would like to conne...

Jacelyn

•1 day ago

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Am I cursed?

Why is it? Sometimes I feel I have been “cursed”, I have fucked up so many opportunities because of either my head or my heart, or just plain bad decisions...

Why is it? Sometimes I feel I have been “cursed”, I have fucked up so many oppor...

Starr88

•18 hours ago

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Reminder 🙏🏻

To all of us maybe needing to hear this today.

littlefightingfish

•4 days ago

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In person support groups

Hi everyone. I am new to this group and unsure if this is allowed but was curious to know others thoughts surrounding this topic. I am a 27 year old woman,...

Hi everyone. I am new to this group and unsure if this is allowed but was curiou...

broadcity

•2 days ago

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Please help me be strong!!

I am severely depressed and going through a relationship break up. It was a horribly wrong relationship for me to be in !!!it made me feel so less of a person...

I am severely depressed and going through a relationship break up. It was a horr...

05Pumpkin

•6 days ago

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New here...looking for others experiences living with MDD

I have been diagnosed with MDD for over 15 years. During that time I have been on and off medications and in and out of treatments and therapies. In the past...

I have been diagnosed with MDD for over 15 years. During that time I have been o...

Naturelover234

•7 days ago

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deppression and suicidal thought

i have been battleling deppression since I can remember. I was always mixed with a strong desired of not wanting to be alive. I have always lived for other...

i have been battleling deppression since I can remember. I was always mixed with...

BellaLatte

•20 days ago

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Meds were not working. So starting from square 1

I've been going through depression for decades without any significant improvement with meds. So the doctor stopped all meds to have a washout period. Now...

I've been going through depression for decades without any significant improveme...

rksn

•1 month ago

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Finding support

it is hard for me to ask for help as i have always been the one giving it . maybe too much as well according to my therapist. i just want no one to hurt like...

it is hard for me to ask for help as i have always been the one giving it . may...

Ch_M_Anwaar

•21 days ago

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Feeling the pressure

Long term sufferer of depression and anxiety here. I have tried all the usual suspects for treatment. As the years add up the pressure I feel to "get better"...

Long term sufferer of depression and anxiety here. I have tried all the usual su...

ziggypiggy

•1 month ago

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it’s time again…

I have been in this depression episode now again for three days, nothing gives me happiness, nothing gives me hope, I see others around me that are having the...

I have been in this depression episode now again for three days, nothing gives m...

Starr88

•8 days ago

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Disappointed in myself today

Well I did it again I overslept due to having insomnia and I was supposed to be at an in-person interview at 9:00 a.m. and woke up at 8:20 a.m. due to not...

Well I did it again I overslept due to having insomnia and I was supposed to be ...

Cookie2217

•26 days ago

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Major depression symptoms

Is it normal for a chronic depressed person to be interested in mostly sad music, books, etc.? I’m just a little confused.

Is it normal for a chronic depressed person to be interested in mostly sad music...

Aguila1794

•14 days ago

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Most Important Factor for Depression is social connection

For years, its still true that social support is still at least equal in effectiveness to CBT or meds.Ive known this for years, but am seeing this as a huge...

For years, its still true that social support is still at least equal in effecti...

Existing

•1 month ago

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I don’t know if I want to get better

In my heart, I know I really do want to live a better life. I’m miserable and sad and wasting my precious time here. But at the same time, I don’t want to put...

In my heart, I know I really do want to live a better life. I’m miserable and sa...

Strugglingblonde13

•12 days ago

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Is therapy worth it?

I quit therapy about 2 months ago after being in it for 16 years. I don’t know if it’s worth the time and money anymore. It got to the point where I had to...

I quit therapy about 2 months ago after being in it for 16 years. I don’t know i...

Aguila1794

•14 days ago

4 Replies

Phone call support lines

It's been awhile since I've been involved with any online support groups can anyone tell me of a good phone call support group for depression or bipolar or...

It's been awhile since I've been involved with any online support groups can any...

Trstok5945

•14 days ago

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Amiyriptyline making me more depressed

Hi everyone, i am still struggling with meds. I have been given Amitriptyline to add to my Venlafaxine to help me sleep. Started on 2.5mgs. 11th day in,...

Hi everyone, i am still struggling with meds. I have been given Amitriptyline ...

Ryanlion

•14 days ago

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Am I the Only One?

Hey Everyone....I've had some psychotic episodes where I've heard and seen things that weren't there. My psychiatrist is aware and we're working with meds,...

Hey Everyone....I've had some psychotic episodes where I've heard and seen thing...

Woolybluecurl

•23 days ago

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To Do Or Die

I don't remember most of my childhood. The memories pop up in my head like spurts or clusters. She said she loved us; my mom. He could've killed us, I thought...

I don't remember most of my childhood. The memories pop up in my head like spurt...

pearl033

•15 days ago

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Overwhelmed

Feeling lost and alone right now..I wasn't like this few days ago

Elizabeth444

•10 days ago

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feels like I’ve give up

anyone ever have difficulty just getting out of bed and functioning? have any tips on how to get started? I try every day and I think I can do it and then I...

anyone ever have difficulty just getting out of bed and functioning? have any t...

So_It_Goes

•1 month ago

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new user

hey everyone- not really sure how this works but I’m a 40 y/o lgtbq female whose been diagnosed as bipolar, depression, ptsd, anxiety, etc—- mostly bc I...

hey everyone- not really sure how this works but I’m a 40 y/o lgtbq female whose...

So_It_Goes

•1 month ago

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VNS Treatment

anyone have any success with VNS for treatment resistant depression?

So_It_Goes

•1 month ago

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Seeking Help for My Well-being

I hope this message finds everyone well. Today, I acknowledge that I need to seek help as I may be experiencing symptoms of depression. Over the past three...

I hope this message finds everyone well. Today, I acknowledge that I need to see...

1Nina

•7 days ago

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Hello!!!

I'm Chloe,I'm 37 Houston-Pearland, Texas!! I've been diagnosed with Cyclothymia,ptsd,schizoaffective disorder. I've recently developed paranoid to leave my...

I'm Chloe,I'm 37 Houston-Pearland, Texas!! I've been diagnosed with Cyclothymia,...

Chloep86

•14 days ago

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