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My Depression Seems Horrible Soon As I Get Up But Gets Better By Evening When I Am Almost Normal. Is This Normal?
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I am on Prozac and Lithium and take Clonozapamine for sleep.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I think we need to note down what we feel and when, difficult task but possibly will help if we know the last day was the same and we pulled thru it?

How Does Anyone Cope With Their Panic Attacks?
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Feels like im suffocating when i get panic attacks! They are 10x worse than anxiety attacks.😫

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Arun2.

Good breathing technique! Ill have to shorten it by half. With my extra narrow nasal passages itll be a miracle to even make it to 15🤣

How Do I Stop Pushing People Away?
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I push away people who doesn't deserve to be pushed away. I push them away when it seems like the care even just a little bit. And I know its wrong, and its keeping me from making new friends or having relationships. I dont know how to stop, or what to do, I've been doing it my whole life.

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I have been doing this for years. Once I realized where my underlying trust issues were coming from, I started seeing a change in myself and would not pull away as quickly!

I have a handful,of people… read more

Does Anyone Else Feel Guilty For Wanting To Exit A Relationship,even Though You Have Been Hurt By Your Significant Other?
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He broke my trust over 2 years ago..I wanted a divorce then,and nothing has changed...I love him but I'm not in love with him..when I tried exiting b4 he tore up the divorce papers...he told me he would fight to the death to keep me...if a man came for me...
I've no feelings of closeness,or intimacy with him.I feel nothing when he kisses me...why do I not have the courage to just leave? I mean I know I don't have a place to stay long term,and all,.but I can make do...

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When I read your post I was reading my own story! I’ve been married for 35 years and feel exactly the same easy but I feel if I asked for a divorce my kids would hate me. What to do???

How Has The Stigma Against Mental Illness Affected You And Your Recovery?
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Other people's negative and I'll informed attitudes to our illnesses can be a great hindrance to how we understand our illnesses; can even prevent us from seeking treatment. How has the stigma affected you?

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To be frank, I didn't experience any issues with stigma. I've been receiving treatment for nearly 25 years for depression. People seem hesitant but remain supportive.

Depression, Family And Stigma
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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?"

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Some things just shouldn’t be in the light some can’t handle it

How Do I Deal With People Who Don't Understand What It's Like To Have A Mental Illness Without Getting Mad?
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I’ve learned over time and meditation to egnore them

Relationships
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How do u keep from giving up on finding a partner, when everything they do can be misconstrued as rejection...?

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Myself and my fiance have been together for almost 10 years now and he's wonderful as he will chase up my medication for me if I've already tried to myself and gotten nowhere or if he sees that I'm… read more

Friends Who Let You Down
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I've a few friends who text me every few months saying "haven't heard from you in ages, we should meet up" they tell me in detail what's been going on in their lives, but when we try to meet up they always say they got dates mixed up or cancel with a poor excuse.. I don't understand why they do this? We only live half an hour from each other, do they just want a text friend? I'd rather she didn't text at all if we're never going to meet up in person, it's infuriating. Thanks for any answers… read more

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I forgot to tell you, but your in my heart pal, maybe a delay, but no ghosting! Love ya tremendously! Sorry about the texting thing! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Have You Ever Been Ashamed Of What You Are Or Ashamed Of Living With Depression (Anxiety)?
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As for me yes, this is why I had my Feelings & don't open up to anyone, was afraid of what others may say or 🤔 living or dealing with Mental Illness

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Absolutely it's not our place to judge anyone...