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[madmanacrossthewater]

I am diagnosed with clinical depression and acute anxiety and panic disorder. Im starting my 6th antidepressant with no hope so far. But, I'm still vertical most days.

[Agora1]

Welcome madmanacrossthewater. Vertical is good and is a start in going forward.

It's unfortunate that there is no magic pill that works on all. Conquering the symptoms

of anxiety/panic attacks is a trial and error process. I personally don't get into depression

issues since I have never experienced it.

I will say when my anxiety/panic along with Agoraphobia were at it's worse, I chose to

get in-patient help. With that 24/7 support, the doctor was able to adjust the medication as well as dosages while providing methods and tools that I could practice along with the meds.

Medication alone isn't enough. Therapy is also an important step in addressing the root

of the issue. (anxiety) Now with depression that is a different issue that chemically needs

to be addressed.

Since we are not doctors but patients like yourself, we can only go by our own life experiences with mental health. Being on this support forum is a great start in meeting

others and hearing how they helped themselves on the road to recovery.

I'm glad you are with us new friend. xx

[madmanacrossthewater in reply to Agora1]

thank you for your words and welcome...

[Hb2003]

Hello welcome to this kind and supportive community ☺️🙏 lots of kindness and support -Hiba

[madmanacrossthewater in reply to Hb2003]

thank you for your welcome and kindness...

[Hb2003 in reply to madmanacrossthewater]

Your welcome ☺️

[madmanacrossthewater in reply to Hb2003]

also you say in your profile you are sensitive which can be a problem. i hope it is not. i see it as one more aspect of yourself that makes you a beautiful human being.

[Hb2003 in reply to madmanacrossthewater]

Thank you I appreciate that ☺️ Your right I sometimes do wish that people wouldn’t judge me because i am sensitive

[Hidden]

Hello friend welcome to the clubhouse...what’s the secret password....👋👋

[Gr8ful]

I’m new here and happened upon it while googling about major depression. It’s been two years and I’m rarely out of bed. I was found to be antidepressant resistant a few years ago and after a terrible personal trauma right as the pandemic hit put me in total isolation. I’m scared and need words of support. I’m so happy to see that you’re pushing through and keep moving. I’ve lost hope. Thank you. Have a good day.