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How Do You Deal With Severe Anxiety/ruminations Upon Awakening In The Morning?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Walks helps with the anxiety. I am an artist so when I am creating art work I am focused so much on what I am doing that I don't think the thoughts that tend to obsess on. It doesn't always work butā€¦ read more

What Is The Best Thing To Do To Help Get Over Very Bad Depression. I'm Going Through A Rough Patch Right Now
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Whatever you do, do not close yourself to your family, friends or outsiders. This can be the worst thing to do. I would take a few close friends and confide into them what you are experiencingā€¦ read more

Does Anyone Else Experienced Night Sweats On Pregabalin?
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Has anybody else had night sweats being on pregabalin?. I'm exhausted. X

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I am way past menopause so hoping itā€™s the meds. I just seem so overwhelmed by all Iā€™m going through. Thank you all for your comments. šŸ„°

Anyone Want To Connect?
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I know we have an support network here on MDT and I'm also part of a support group on social media. But I think nothing compares to good old fashioned connection through face to face communication.

I still feel very isolated and alone. I'd love to keep in contact with you guys if possible!

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am in brisbane australia,,, if you would like to connect my fb page is gavin scott, if you want to chat about what is happening in your life you are more than welcome to pm me,,

I Am Trying To Get Over A Narcissistic Relationship But I Jyst Cant Seem To Do It. Im Not Sure What To Do.
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I try to not call or text. Doesnt work. He pays my phone bill. We have two dogs together and i cant be without them but i might have to. šŸ˜£ Then i start thinking about all the unanswered questions and i druve myself crazy. Anyine have any ideas.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

yea the best thing is just to completely end it. Get all of your feelings out and thats it. i was in a relationship like this as well and it was on and off for years and finally it got really bad andā€¦ read more

Help Need New Meds Mine Quit Working!! Any Suggestions To Someone Who Has Tried Them All?
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I was given Rexutli 2 mg added to my 100 mg of Pristiq and for a week or maybe two I felt like it may work but after the second week for sure I was right back down in the black whole. I have tried every medicine out there I think and it may work for awhile then stops. I had been on this Pristiq for about 3-4 yrs and it worked wonders at first then nothing. Help please I really want to get to ā€œnormalā€ again. I want to live life

A MyDepressionTeam Member

There is a genetic test you can take called a PGT test that actually breaks down medications into categories and it tells you medications that will not work for you and ones that will work with yourā€¦ read more

Have You Ever Been Accused Of Pulling The Deppression Card? My Best Friend Of 20 Years Says She Is Tired Of Me Using Deppression As An Exuse
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feeling invalidated, i thought she understood that depression is an illness. please tell me how you all recover from something so harsh. i feel pathetic now, not ill will depression. i want to withdraw completely because my heart is broken

A MyDepressionTeam Member

To other people it may seem we are playing the 'poor me' card. But you know how you feel. A lot of us isolate because of depression. I did it for so many years I lost most of my friends. The one whiā€¦ read more

Prozac
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If it's not working anymore should I ask to try something else

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes,let your Dr. know. Your not alone.

What Do We Need To Ask A Psychiatrist For A Formal Diagnosis Of Depression/anxiety?
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For the first time in my lifetime, I'm seeing a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist this week for a formal diagnosis of depression and anxiety (I'm already on 20mg of Paroxetine, which isn't entirely helpful), as well as possible (probable) bipolar. To help jump-start the process, what do I need to ask and/or tell the psychiatrist? Thank you, friends!!

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you for excellent answers, friends!! My appointment on Tuesday was part one of two, and it was incredibly successful, as I did indeed had all my list of questions preparedā€”either written down inā€¦ read more

How Does Anyone Deal Or Handle Bi Polar And Depression? I Believe This Is Why I Have No Friends
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@A MyDepressionTeam Member Yeah I was never "allowed" to have time between hospitalizations and going back to work. But that was a long time ago. Do you like your job? It's hard for me to recall whatā€¦ read more