Seems to me having major depression has become quite fashionable. It's as if every other person who has ever felt sulky or sad purports to be suffering from depression. We know that the condition is waaaaayyyyy over diagnosed in some parts of the world, especially in the US. And even without a formal diagnosis, a hell of a lot of people claim to be struggling with it. Most have absolutely no fucking idea what it's really like.

I don't mean to suggest that others don't have problems, but I feel… read more

I've suffered generalised and social anxiety for so long aswell as depression. I get many symptoms from anxiety the worse being a lightheadedness/dizziness. Does anybody else get this and if so how do you manage it?

Depression sometimes breed habits that aren't good you. They can be small things like too much time spent online and procrastination. Then there are more serious ones like binge eating, alcohol addiction, drug addition and self mutilation.

We do these things because they make us feel better, although it is destructive. The problem is that these habits are sometimes the only thing that makes us feel better, be it for a short while. It is very common for people with depression to turn to alcohol… read more

I already asked a question like this before but I wasn't so clear. I want to get out of a friendship but I don't want to make matters worse. She is all about drama and I don't know how to step away without getting in the crossfire like I have before with other friends. And it's bad because I'm friends with her and someone else as a group.

I grew up with domestic violence, which has really affected me a lot. But I didn't realise how much until recently. It has made me very afraid of people, and especially men. It took a lot of work for me to even be able to hug people. I would always try to avoid guys, and never ended up dating anyone. My whole life, my physical contact with people and especially men has been very limited. I only just dated a guy for the first time recently, and I'm 27! I also find it difficult to maintain eye… read more

My psychiatrist wants me to see a psychologist, any experience any one?

Hi I've been on different antidepressants for years and am currently on cymbalta/duloxetine. All of them have caused me to put on weight, which causes more depression and not liking myself. I was slim and active before I started these medications. Now I feel too tired to exercise, whereas I used to be active. I've just started a new diet but find the drugs cause carb cravings and increased appetite. How do people deal with this problem? I feel in despair about it as when I come off the… read more

I'm happy being single but also don't want to be alone the crest of my life.

i've been on here for a little while trying to find help and recently ive been moving between psychologists but i've just been like this since about i was 8 and when i was diagnosed officially in july ive trying to get better but it doesn't help and before i was diagnosed i knew something was wrong i honestly hated honestly being alive and alls i did when i would be at school is hide in the library listening to music and just reading but when i wasn't there i hold myself up in my room and rarely… read more