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Relapse.
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So it has not been an easy time lately for me, I know a lot of people have a hard time around the holidays. Almost three weeks ago I self harmed for the first time in months. Im on my 'cycle' ugh, I think that has a lot to do with it because Ive binged on food like I havent in years the past two days and Im feeling a lot of shame about that. I was in control of it before this started. I bought vodka and hennessy and I dont want to get drunk just feel better for a while. I want to self harm but… read more

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Maybe you need some natural hormone therapy to help with your cycle. I did for some time, till I got regular again. Don't use the artificial hormone therapy..... if possible.

How Many Of You Do Not Have A Therapist And Wish To Obtain One For Counseling.?
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I am a counselor and therapist looking for people who seek free help and assistance for depression. maybe we can help each other.

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then email me at (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) what helps me may help you to.!

Ptsd And Recovery
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How to you manage your depression, ptsd and recovery? When my depression and ptsd come to the surface i want to get loaded but fight as hard as i can. I dont want to relapse! Seems like a circle .

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Not wanting to relapse is a step in the right direction. You cant quit if you don't want to! Since you do, remind yourself why you're doing it, and the consequences of going back to a temporary fix. I… 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

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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

Does Anyone Else Here Deal With Bi Polar And PTSD And Substance Addiction? Help!
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How do you recover from this dual diagnosis?

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I have bi polar and PTSD. EMDR therapy did wonders for the flashbacks and nightmares. I don't have any experience with substance addiction though. Best of luck!

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

Do You Notice Your Depression Is Worser With The Holidays Through January. It Hit Me That Today I Have Not Progress Much In 2023 :-(
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On my birthday I spent that day and a few more feeling really down. I was looking back on all the years of chronic depression and wondering how I could still be feeling so stuck. The answer was to… read more

When You Were At Your Worst, Did You Feel Like You Were Losing Your Mind?
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I was diagnosed with GAD, meds help some but still feel like I could lose it.

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Clearing the Fog of Depression: How I Finally Got My Life in Focus Read Article...
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Well, I've started different meds again! Prayers they work🤞

Can I Take Effexor And Wellbutrin Together For Major Depression?
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I was on factor for 10 years and recently in the past six months I’ve been on Wellbutrin. I’m not a doctor but personally I just don’t think it’s a good idea. Maybe too much dopamine.

Has Anyone Here Had ECT? My Meds Aren't Working So The Doctor Wants Me To Think About Having It. I Would Appreciate Any Advice.
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Severe depression and anxiety. My medications are not working.

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I don't know how to describe the benefits of ECT except that it did for me what no medication could, like it woke up something inside of me. A side effect is short-term memory loss. As an example, I… read more