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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support

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I am a 61 year old woman who has been battling depression since 1990 and since then I've lost my daughter, my mum and my job all in the space of 2 years...

I am a 61 year old woman who has been battling depression since 1990 and since t...

•1 year ago

ADAA PTSD Summit

Join us for our virtual PTSD summit on November 7th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST titled “Raising Our Hands: Supporting PTSD Identification, Diagnosis, and...

Join us for our virtual PTSD summit on November 7th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST tit...

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I did this to myself

I am getting mixed advise from my Psychiatrist and my therapist. I am trying to deal with some debt it is going to take years to pay it back. My Psychiatrist...

I am getting mixed advise from my Psychiatrist and my therapist. I am trying to ...

•1 year ago

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ADAA Personal Story: My ABCs for Anxiety and Stress Relief

"I began suffering from a social anxiety disorder in 2017 when I started working full time. A year later my father died by suicide and after that, I was in...

"I began suffering from a social anxiety disorder in 2017 when I started working...

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Join ADAA's PTSD Summit on Nov 7th!

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America invites you to attend our virtual PTSD summit on November 7th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST titled “Raising Our...

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America invites you to attend our virt...

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ADAA Webinar: Busting Myths that Keep Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts Stuck – Live Q&A

There is a lot of misinformation out there about intrusive thoughts. Contrary to what many people think, these thoughts are not random. The ones that get...

There is a lot of misinformation out there about intrusive thoughts. Contrary t...

Partner•1 year ago

I'm very afraid of what's going on in my life.

I joined here three days ago, but I couldn't write anything that wasn't too big a canvas of text. I have been struggling with depression since I was a teenager...

I joined here three days ago, but I couldn't write anything that wasn't too big ...

•1 year ago

Don’t want to be alive, can’t be dead.

Note: I am not suicidal. The only thing heavier than my depression is the responsibility as the only support system for my children. I. Will. Not. Leave. Them....

Note: I am not suicidal. The only thing heavier than my depression is the respon...

•1 year ago

Depression

I've been to medication for 2 yrs..I sleep a lot.. Cry on bed.. Have literally no one to talk to.. And recently my therapist said that I need to meet...

I've been to medication for 2 yrs..I sleep a lot.. Cry on bed.. Have literally n...

•1 year ago

Help finding help

I am looking for advice on whether to talk to a professional or not. I have tried to talk to someone 3 times in the past. The first time I went to a drop-in...

I am looking for advice on whether to talk to a professional or not. I have tri...

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•1 year ago

anxiety

do y’all’s legs and head ever hurt from stress and anxiety?

do y’all’s legs and head ever hurt from stress and anxiety?

•1 year ago

how do you guys get out of anxiety?

hey guys! I am working on becoming my happy self again. I have gotten into bad anxiety and depression because of quitting my two jobs for a salon that didn’t...

hey guys! I am working on becoming my happy self again. I have gotten into bad a...

•1 year ago

Technique to counteract depression (on line)

The Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) technique is an effective CBT technique that helps reduce anxiety and stress by learning to consciously relax tense...

The Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) technique is an effective CBT technique ...

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The Question of My Birthday

Hello everyone. The matter of my birthday is coming up for me, since I'm turning 26 in nine days. My husband and friends ask me what I'm doing - am I going to...

Hello everyone. The matter of my birthday is coming up for me, since I'm turning...

•1 year ago

Depths of depression

Is it possible to become so depressed that you lose physical energy?

Is it possible to become so depressed that you lose physical energy?

•1 year ago

How to i get over my fear/depression and get to my job.

I'm a college grad and started a new job. On my second week to school i was broadsided and totaled my car. I suffered a concussion and in the following 2...

I'm a college grad and started a new job. On my second week to school i was bro...

•1 year ago

We need your help! Take the ADAA anonymous PTSD survey — only 4 questions

At ADAA we are working with our partners to better understand post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its impact. Would you please consider taking a few...

At ADAA we are working with our partners to better understand post-traumatic str...

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Negative self-esteem and trying on self-respect for size.. I don't know what to do please Help me!! 🤞

This is a very long story. And it would be so very helpful if you could stick it out but I understand if you don't. I tried to edit and I keep re reading, it's...

This is a very long story. And it would be so very helpful if you could stick it...

•1 year ago

Hatred

How can someone stop their hatred or overcome it?

How can someone stop their hatred or overcome it?

•1 year ago

detoxing off SSRI

I was first prescribed SSRI 30 years ago, as part of a migraine management protocol. They worked well. Fast forward to 2023, still on the drug. Felt they...

I was first prescribed SSRI 30 years ago, as part of a migraine management proto...

•1 year ago

Death scares just a glimpse

Thoughts are only what they are for a blink of an eye. You are in pain and you have been for years from the exhaustion of depression. You don’t really want to...

Thoughts are only what they are for a blink of an eye. You are in pain and you h...

•1 year ago

Tired

Just very tired little sleep.. scared of beimg homeless at 64. I sound like broken record. Havent led productive life. God take me already.

Just very tired little sleep.. scared of beimg homeless at 64. I sound like br...

•1 year ago

Disclosing MDD

I have had MDD since my 20’s and I’m 55 now. I have been ok on meds for many years at a time. I’m now coming off one med and moving to another and having...

I have had MDD since my 20’s and I’m 55 now. I have been ok on meds for many yea...

•1 year ago

What is OCD? Video by ADAA & Mclean Hospital

If you are suffering from #OCD, you are not alone! You can get access to free resources and support at adaa.org. This video was made in collaboration with...

If you are suffering from #OCD, you are not alone! You can get access to free re...

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Again

It has been a hard week. I hurt my back and shoulder = 2 shots and 8 x-rays waiting for results. Saturday evening I felt wrong, my legs were weak and I...

It has been a hard week. I hurt my back and shoulder = 2 shots and 8 x-rays wait...

•1 year ago

ADAA Personal Story: Why I Wrote a Children’s Book about Postpartum Depression When I Was 9-Months Pregnant

When I was growing up, I watched people on TV enter emergency rooms inaccurately believing they were suffering from a heart attack. After a full workup was...

When I was growing up, I watched people on TV enter emergency rooms inaccurately...

Partner•1 year ago

I want to feel happy 20 F

I’m new to this platform after reaching out to a suicidal hotline and them giving me this support group as help. I am constantly depressed. Some days I can go...

I’m new to this platform after reaching out to a suicidal hotline and them givin...

•1 year ago

21 F w major depression wanting to break cycle

I live with roommates and I noticed I been emotional build up, then I isolate/depression, then I outburst. i outburst on them for having friends and reminding...

I live with roommates and I noticed I been emotional build up, then I isolate/de...

•1 year ago

No title just words

Ive been acutely ill for 6 yrsMDD , GAD & Cptsd. My housing provider started this and other events made me sicker than I have ever been. Ive reached a...

Ive been acutely ill for 6 yrsMDD , GAD & Cptsd. My housing provider started th...

•1 year ago

Great lecture, really validating

I hope you find it as validating as I did. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/NOAgplgTxfc?si=3xT3icMSQWF9UScI

I hope you find it as validating as I did. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/NOA...

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