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Work motivation

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

Aguila1794

•22 hours 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

•2 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

•2 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

•8 days 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

•9 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

•3 days ago

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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

•2 days ago

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Suicidal obsessed

Anyone down for a chat? I'm literally dying inside and it hurts to no end, I just ....

Anyone down for a chat? I'm literally dying inside and it hurts to no end, I jus...

DarkMoonSide

•3 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

•22 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

•24 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

•2 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

•11 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

•27 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

•28 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

•29 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

•1 month 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

•1 month 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

•20 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

•20 days ago

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VNS Treatment

anyone have any success with VNS for treatment resistant depression?

So_It_Goes

•20 days ago

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nothing works so far

ive been depressed for 10 years , but last 1 year has been toughest.. Now my heart is involved due to my stay at home depressed lifestyle. I need a kick in...

ive been depressed for 10 years , but last 1 year has been toughest.. Now my he...

Gbrooklyn303

•20 hours 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

•14 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

•1 month 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

•18 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

•20 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

•1 month ago

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Supposed therapy day

Today I had an appointment for therapy and I barely made there in time but my therapist was already gone I have mid term going on And I am for the first time...

Today I had an appointment for therapy and I barely made there in time but my th...

Ch_M_Anwaar

•6 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

•24 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

•26 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

•27 days ago

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