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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

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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 whi… read more

Depression: Is It Completely Medical And/or Demonic Oppression
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I’m curious if people think clinical depression is completely a medical issue or to some extent demonic oppression?

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Very interesting question. Not so much Demonic but definitely negative energy.

Is Anyone Diagnosed With An Additional Mental Disorder?
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Mine is anxiety, depression, and PTSD. What other matches are out there? and what do you think the difference and the similarities are? like between someone with anxiety and depression, and someone with ODD and depression, or bipolar and depression?

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I have this Bipolar I mixed state & Borderline Personality Disorder

For My Team Members With Bipolar, Any Advice On How To Prevent A Manic Episode As They Are Coming Out Of Depression.
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Afraid of getting my hopes up and afraid of taking unnecessary risks if Depressive episode is in fact over.

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I don’t mean to be rude, but if we knew that we wouldn’t be suffering like we do

How Can You Stop Depression For Controlling Your Life
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What are some ways you can control your depression?

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Finding something that peaks your interest can be helpful, concentrating on a hobby, volunteer for a charity can award you a feel good factor and socialising with likeminded people, small groups would… read more

What Have You Found That Works Good For Depression And Anxiety
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I have bipolar major depression and anxiety

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My beautiful little herd, they help me to cope with good and bad days, no judgement whatsoever from these gorgeous superstars
They see me at the gate and as they come running up to greet me, I know… read more

How Great A Part Has Exhaustion Played In Your Illness?
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How big a part has exhaustion played in your illness. Since was 14 I have lacked energy, and doing things like mowing the lawn has been extremely hard to build-up to. At 65 I stopped mowing and shoveling, and my gardening is largely being done by my nephew....I have always felt that exhaustion has been one of the worst parts of my illness, and one of the hardest to manage....what have others found?

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I added low dose trazadone and the ‘I don’t care’ thoughts and attitude is gone. A lot more energy

Can My ADHD Make My Depression Worse?
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Suffer from ADHD depression anxiety learning disabilities and dyslexia

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I Was diagnosed with ADD and depression at the same time 11 years ago. My depression, at the time, was situational as my sister had just died. I did not go there regarding ADD, but my psychiatrist… read more

Why Do Some People Think That Alcohol Will Help With Their Depression? What Can Someone Do To Conquer This?
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I have suffered from depression for more than half my life. My sons(2 of them) are beginning to show severe signs of depression now too

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I am guilty of self medicating with alcohol. After being told it affected my liver, I stopped. It wasn’t easy but I did it. Now I can see and cope better with my mental health issues as a clear head… read more

Does Anyone Find It Hard To Focus And Memorize?
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Yes!! Especially lately. My memory doesn’t seem to be as sharp as it used to be. I’m told I have ADHD and the past couple of years have been extremely stressful for me and my family in so many… read more