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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

•11 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

•13 days ago

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bad morning

so here I am. The days are running together for me. The only time I don’t feel like dying is from 6pm on because I know I’m going to be asleep soon after....

so here I am. The days are running together for me. The only time I don’t feel l...

Thor1467

•1 month ago

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Hello

HI everyone. This is my first post. I have been dealing with ocd and depression for twenty years. I had a relapse last year and had to go off work for three...

HI everyone. This is my first post. I have been dealing with ocd and depression ...

Donnie_Brasco_9

•5 hours 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

•5 hours ago

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any tips

i need some tips on how not to be so depressed i tried anti-depressant and everything

i need some tips on how not to be so depressed i tried anti-depressant and every...

stylishdragonfly236

•5 hours ago

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Good afternoon, Is anyone here?

Another day of pain. I'm so tired of it controlling me very damn day. I'm absolutely exhausted 😩

Another day of pain. I'm so tired of it controlling me very damn day. I'm absolu...

RottenRotties

•1 month 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

•16 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

•3 days ago

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Lonely and deeply depressed

I have suffered from severe, highly treatment-resistant depression for over 30 years. I have tried every medication and every treatment without any success. I...

I have suffered from severe, highly treatment-resistant depression for over 30 y...

CogitoErgoSum

•17 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

•9 days ago

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Seeking answers to a question I don't know.

It's pretty simple.I want to die, I welcome death but I don't seek it as of yet. I've experimented with ways to do it, knocked myself out for 30 seconds by...

It's pretty simple.I want to die, I welcome death but I don't seek it as of yet....

DageLV

•29 days 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

•9 days ago

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Hello! I'm new here and am happy to find this group.

Hello everyone. This is me taking a leap and posting something about myself and hoping to connect with some people since I have managed to completely isolate...

Hello everyone. This is me taking a leap and posting something about myself and...

Wildwynd

•30 days ago

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Treatment resistance

I have had genetic testing done. I have tried almost 75% of meds listed that are supposed to help but they wear off after a few months. I am feeling hopeless....

I have had genetic testing done. I have tried almost 75% of meds listed that are...

April2024

•18 days ago

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My (short) Story

Hi everyone, this is my first time joining a support group for depression. It took all my energy today just to do this. I'm really struggling right now. I'm...

Hi everyone, this is my first time joining a support group for depression. It t...

Hidden

•7 days ago

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New Member

Hi I’m a new member and my goal is to meet new people that can relate to my issues and provide some positive support…

Hi I’m a new member and my goal is to meet new people that can relate to my issu...

Bigheart78

•2 days ago

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Currently struggling

Last week I had a severe breakdown and was overcome with suicidal thoughts. I had very little people to reach out to besides my co workers and nothing to grab...

Last week I had a severe breakdown and was overcome with suicidal thoughts. I h...

VoidMaster

•22 days ago

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Hello! Hope to connect with others who have MDD.

Hello, My name is Cynthia, I live in Kentucky. Hoping to connect with others with MDD. Would like to confer and strategize ways to help self and others

Hello, My name is Cynthia, I live in Kentucky. Hoping to connect with others wit...

PigletDemos4

•9 days ago

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VNS Treatment

anyone have any success with VNS for treatment resistant depression?

So_It_Goes

•9 days ago

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I’d like to chat

I’m Kelley. I was addicted to anti-anxiety medication . Once I stopped, i have had and been trying to heal from crippling depression, anxiety, and social...

I’m Kelley. I was addicted to anti-anxiety medication . Once I stopped, i have h...

Doglove24

•28 days ago

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ECT? Keen for peoples lived experiences

I’ve been referred for ECT and keen to hear from people who’ve had the treatment or in the process and how it was/is for you. The overall result - good bad or...

I’ve been referred for ECT and keen to hear from people who’ve had the treatment...

Pollymandu

•22 days ago

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depression?

hello, I am new here and I don’t really know what I am feeling at the moment. This happened bout almost after spring break when I returned to my studies. I...

hello, I am new here and I don’t really know what I am feeling at the moment. Th...

Doggylover1635

•13 days ago

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Hello, i'm new, love to find this page.

I just found out that there's online support group for this. I don't know what to do. Hi, i'm in my 20s, got out of the college in second year, i just spending...

I just found out that there's online support group for this. I don't know what t...

Pickleszen

•21 days ago

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New here

I'm new here and looking for some support! I have schizoaffective disorder and I don't just don't have the energy to do anything. I can't muster the energy to...

I'm new here and looking for some support! I have schizoaffective disorder and I...

Emilykin

•15 days ago

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Heartbroken

So today we had to bring our 7 year old beautiful Maine Coon Bella to the vet because we thought she was having dental problems. We were told that it looks...

So today we had to bring our 7 year old beautiful Maine Coon Bella to the vet be...

Cookie2217

•16 days ago

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Feeling a bit hopeful

I'm farlirly new here and posted a couple months ago when I was feeling hopeless. I've been on antidepressants for 27 yrs. In that time they've "pooped out"...

I'm farlirly new here and posted a couple months ago when I was feeling hopeless...

Soulhurts

•2 days ago

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ADAA Personal Story: Dreaming Beyond My OCD

"Because of my mental health disorders, I was barely surviving and to me, dreaming was a luxury. For the longest time, I could not envision my life in any sort...

"Because of my mental health disorders, I was barely surviving and to me, dreami...

ADAATeamRachel

Partner•8 days ago

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Lifelong depression?

Has anyone else experienced depression since their earliest childhood memories? I honestly don’t even know what it feels like to actually want to be here on...

Has anyone else experienced depression since their earliest childhood memories? ...

Jso2009

•1 month ago

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Hello

I am new here. I've been struggling with depression since I can remember. It seems like I get so relief and then it comes right back no matter what I do or...

I am new here. I've been struggling with depression since I can remember. It see...

April2024

•19 days ago

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