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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support

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Hi my first post, I’ve been suffering from depression off and on since I was 22 whenMy father unexpectedly died

I have been suffering from depression since 22yo since my father unexpectedly died,

I have been suffering from depression since 22yo since my father unexpectedly di...

Chofum

•1 day ago

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Afraid

Today my mother and stepfather told me my older brother will probably have to move back in. A few months ago this brother burst into my room while I tried to...

Today my mother and stepfather told me my older brother will probably have to mo...

NewHistory

•24 hours ago

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Feeling alone and lost..

Hi.. first time here. Feeling alone in my life and searching for connection has led me here. I’ve suffered from really bad depression and anxiety on and off...

Hi.. first time here. Feeling alone in my life and searching for connection h...

acoffeediva

•12 days ago

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I'm Tired of Being a Loser

I don't know how this is supposed to work, but I'm going to give it a try. As the title says, I'm tired of being a loser. I've been one my whole life, and I...

I don't know how this is supposed to work, but I'm going to give it a try. As th...

Worlds_Worst_Writer

•4 days ago

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new to forum; lifetime member of MDD

Hi, posting for the first time. I'm in the grips of a years+ episode of depression and just tired of it all. It is my 3rd major episode since diagnosis in my...

Hi, posting for the first time. I'm in the grips of a years+ episode of depressi...

apathetic

•17 days ago

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lonely

i dont understand how other people have it so easy making and keeping a bunch of friends. My parents both have friends, my little sisters both have tons of...

i dont understand how other people have it so easy making and keeping a bunch of...

hello123456667

•11 days ago

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1CobtBlue

has anyone experienced an upset stomach with their major depression, not due to meds I’m taking?

has anyone experienced an upset stomach with their major depression, not due to ...

1CobaltBlue

•10 days ago

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just me

hi all. I stumbled upon this support group honestly as a last ditch effort to feel better. I’m 23, have had MDD since 16/17 and struggle to see the light at...

hi all. I stumbled upon this support group honestly as a last ditch effort to fe...

Acf10

•14 days ago

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Really down

Feel like the biggest pos woman ever

Racewac844

•1 month ago

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Showing up

So I had a long talk with one of my best friends and my husband tonight about my depression and what sparks it or sets it off really. I was actually asked if...

So I had a long talk with one of my best friends and my husband tonight about my...

Cookie2217

•13 days ago

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How to get my motivation back?

hello everyone. im trying this support fourm out by my therapist for the first time to see what if you guys can give some suggestions. recently i loss my...

hello everyone. im trying this support fourm out by my therapist for the first t...

GiratinaCookies

•1 month ago

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looking for answerd

Morning everyone I have been dealing with depression for awhile now. Started therapy a few weeks ago. She told me I should try an online class so here I am....

Morning everyone I have been dealing with depression for awhile now. Started the...

Misty_girl

•24 days ago

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Depression and divorce

I’ve had depression for as long as I remember, but I am also a people pleaser. I developed that in order to survive my childhood. Fast forward to 1993. I met...

I’ve had depression for as long as I remember, but I am also a people pleaser. I...

BananaNana69

•4 days ago

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Being alone is suicidal atp for me

hey , i dont know if i am depressed or what but since a lot of time i have been struggling mentally alot . I have a big financial issue so i dont have many...

hey , i dont know if i am depressed or what but since a lot of time i have been ...

Knldork

•11 days ago

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Feeling my lowest lately

Feeling Sadness all the time. In the past it would let up some during the day but it has been a long time since I've had some relief. Does anyone feel like...

Feeling Sadness all the time. In the past it would let up some during the day bu...

Southpaw1970

•1 month ago

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Destroyed myself

Ive been going thru hell last 7 yrs. Ive made one bad decision after another. I live in a society that doesnt care about old sick people.Ive seen awful...

Ive been going thru hell last 7 yrs. Ive made one bad decision after another. ...

PeaceNeed

•10 days ago

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A New Member of the Group

I'm DepressedPapa, semi-retired and someone who has dealt with MDD for most of my life. I've got two great adult daughters, a good son-in-law, and two very...

I'm DepressedPapa, semi-retired and someone who has dealt with MDD for most of m...

DepressedPapa

•25 days ago

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1CobaltBlue

I recently joined this community and have been depressed since 6/2022. am receiving spravato treatments which help slightly but not enough.

I recently joined this community and have been depressed since 6/2022. am recei...

1CobaltBlue

•19 days ago

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Fighting to stay up

I suffer from agoraphobia i don't really have friends or family or anyone who understands. I do counseling im on medication i work odd construction and...

I suffer from agoraphobia i don't really have friends or family or anyone who un...

Irishmexi35

•14 days ago

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Mood swings

Suffer bipolar depression ups n downs are exhausting. Appreciate all the support everyone.

Suffer bipolar depression ups n downs are exhausting. Appreciate all the support...

Southpaw1970

•1 month ago

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Really down

For last seven years started depression spiral downward. Real bad now. I wish every thing would end already.Lost everyone all headed for the hills. I keep...

For last seven years started depression spiral downward. Real bad now. I wish ...

PeaceNeed

•1 month ago

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have tried almost everything

I suffer mdd (and anxiety, intertwined) and no antidepressants work. I’ve tried almost everything, including ect twice. Looking for what has worked for others....

I suffer mdd (and anxiety, intertwined) and no antidepressants work. I’ve tried ...

Felixmom

•16 days ago

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I ran out of money and got dumped.

I lost my job because I am so exhausted and have started shaking, stuttering, losing my words, can't lift....I can no longer perform my duties. I have big...

I lost my job because I am so exhausted and have started shaking, stuttering, lo...

Raggedy-Ann

•16 days ago

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Major Depression

Hi this is Cheryl have been dealing with Major Depression for about twenty years. On and off medication. Married have four grown children. Have had bladder...

Hi this is Cheryl have been dealing with Major Depression for about twenty years...

Monkey55-

•2 days ago

1 Reply

1CobaltBlue

does anyone know of group therapy for those with depression , not responding to meds or other forms of treatment. If so could you pass along details of what...

does anyone know of group therapy for those with depression , not responding to ...

1CobaltBlue

•19 days ago

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I be going threw Depression now please let me no how to handle it when no one want to help crying for help

Looking for help

1Gospel

•6 days ago

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My depression

Hello everyone, I just joined the group. I was diagnosed with depression at a young age and until recently I was managing it well. That all changed in December...

Hello everyone, I just joined the group. I was diagnosed with depression at a yo...

Depressed_Individual

•6 days ago

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major depression

Hello, I've been suffering from depression for the last 14 years. I found that it was because of my childhood trauma, abuse and lack of love and emotional...

Hello, I've been suffering from depression for the last 14 years. I found that i...

s0lis89

•3 days ago

1 Reply

stigma

After suffering a major breakdown about 4 months ago everyone turned away from me. I tried apologizing, clarifying what was happening with me but bor my son or...

After suffering a major breakdown about 4 months ago everyone turned away from m...

Dasha01

•3 days ago

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