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Hi, anyone in South Africa?
As I look at the symptoms, I believe I might have depression, I would like to know what I can do to start off with the treatment process. How do I get a diagnosis? I am unemployed currently, do not have money for to see a doctor, no medical aid, can I go to the clinic? Its difficult to talk to family and friends as I feel they would just advice that I should pray on it and it will all become better. Thank you for your time.
All cities and counties usually have mental health clinics that Charge U according to ur income for services tey the SAMSHA website
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
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
Definitely not the way I thought it would go!
Yes. But try to remember, you can't go back and change anything. Admit your screwups. Apologize if you feel comfortable doing it. If not then lead by example. Put on a brave face and get on with… read more
@A MyDepressionTeam Member Hello Isa! How are you today? Feeling any better? I too have Bipolar disorder. Do you have any questions about your diagnosis? I am Bipolar and have been diagnosed for over… read more
For those of you who were initially diagnosed with "unipolar" or just Major depressive disorder and were later diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what were some of the main signs that you noticed that indicated you might have manic symptoms as well?
Or what made you/others realize that your "normal" state was actually a manic state?
I used to talk a mile a minute and I’d have severe mood swings; since I’m medicated I don’t have any manic episodes
Do your family members know about your depression, and are they supportive?
Do you find that you have to hide your status in fear of being labelled a "crazy person?"
Some things just shouldn’t be in the light some can’t handle it
I am diagnosed as clinical or severe depression. I have been on every antidepressant there is.. the medicine I was on prior to the one I’m on now was Effexor Xr. To my knowledge, this is one of the most successful depression medication around today. I was on it for 10 years. What I found out was I wasn’t feeling good or bad. I just felt nothing. I missed the normal feelings that come with different situations in our life. I also noticed that as it tone down my depression, it also toned down… read more
I mean this, with no rudeness whatsoever, that is just not who I am. But when I read your post, this saying came to my mind
The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over and… read more
I have crippling anxiety I get dissciotiated nearly everyday. I've been on valium lorazepam and klonapin my psych does not like prescribing benzodiazepines due to the addictive potential as I'm a recovering addict.. any suggestions
Have you Tried BuSpar I was on Clonopin and the wind me off and put me on Buspirone... So far for last couple of months it seems to be working fine along with my rexulti
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!!
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 prepared—either written down in… read more
I have done therapy,medication, and lots of educating myself. My trauma began at birth and has continued. I have been diagnosed with complex post traumatic stress disorder, major depression and anxiety disorder
Dear tea4two, my heart truly goes out to you. I h ave much of the same story, traumatized in deadly car accident causing anxiety, but always depression. Continuing to educate yourself brings you… read more
