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How Can I Stop My Mind From Thinking About Things That Don’t Matter?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Find something to keep your physical self busy: clean the house, do the dishes, rake the yard, do laundry; or listen to music.

I Keep Missing Apointments For Therapy Because I Get To Anxioys Or Depressed?Mental Health Professionals Refuse To See Me Adter. Any Ideas?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I just thought of my autistic son and how much he needs. My husbands out of work for a while now so I have to help out. Even on those days I just want to stay in bed and sleep!

Alternative To Olanzapine 2.5mg
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I've been taking olanzapine 2.5mg for nearly a year. I've gained alot of weight. I've been reading about haloperidol which doesn't increase weight. What do others think?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I took it for 10 years. I gained 30 lbs. and lost all of it after I stopped taking it. Zyprexa saved my life. No one likes to gain weight but if it alleviates your symptoms you need to continue taking… read more

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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Hi. I suffer from major depression and anxiety and have suicidal thoughts nearly every day and I am wondering if ECT would be right for me. I'm on clonazepam aka klonopin for my anxiety and it seems to work quite well though I know they don't recommend taking it long term. I take a low dose of abilify and take 150mg of Zoloft each morning for my depression and I'm not sure if either 1 is working
Who do i talk to about the possibility of ECT? I see my psychiatrist for the first time tomorrow… read more

A MyDepressionTeam Member

For me, ECT saved my life. I was diagnosed with Clinical/Severe Depression in 1997. Doctors had me try several different medicines but none helped ease my symptoms. This went on for three years. My… read more

What Do U Do For Depression
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I throw myself into deep cleaning every room in house and my yard

Eating Disorder Type Question
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made the stupid decision to aska question on reddit because i was feeling alone and the people there made me feel ever more alone than i already felt and dumb as well.

I have BED and I've been engaging in a purging type of behavior and yes I k ow this is a symptom on bulimia but it is not full blown bulimia. I was only ask if others did that as well. all they wanted to tell me it was bulimia and telling the definition of bulmia like im stupid. I don't like to classify myself as bulimic if I… read more

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm sorry you had to deal with it that long. I'm glad your better now. It's a horrible disease to live with.

Doctor Appointment- Was I Right.
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I had an appointment with PhD for Monday and at the last moment they cancelled the appointment. They indicated that they did not treat my mental health condition. I am senior and had to make reservations with other agency for a ride to the appointment two weeks ahead. I was so upset. They wanted to reschedule with other PHD, I tell no. I had waiting for over three years to get an appointment because of COVID. I contact the hospital where the service was to be and put in a complaint and the state… read more

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have contact other mental health professional with a referral from my pcp. I am going to contact an attorney to see if I seek legal action.

Dose Herbal Teas Have Reactions To Mental Health Medicine
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I've never experienced any adverse reactions but you might want to ask your doctor if you're concerned.

Is It A Good Ides To Meet With A Psychiatrist For A Proper Psychiatric Assessment? What Will It Achieve?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am c in a psychiatrist nd she is lovely I think she will help me get out from this dark place nd sort out my meds

How Do You Deal With Suicidal Thoughts?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Talk to people. I tell my sons and some friends who won’t freak out but just listen to me and then they help me to see why that’s not an option.