I've used drugs to mask over permanent depression

I've used drugs to mask over permanent depression - down in a hole.

FCR1154

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Joined : May 2013

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Posted 5/8/2013 3:03 PM (GMT 0)

I've bee bipolar depressed type since 14. Runs in the family, my mother also. I'm in real bad pain. I drank to. I lost every one. Had so much, but now am alone.

getting by

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Posted 5/8/2013 3:57 PM (GMT 0)

Hi there,

Many of us have had to use medications to get through depression. If it runs in your family, then most likely it is a chemical embalance which takes meds to stabilize. Drinking only makes you more depressed so stay away from alcohol.

I hope that you feel better soon.

Welcome to the forum.

Hugs, Karen...

BnotAfraid

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Posted 5/9/2013 11:26 AM (GMT 0)

FCR,

You are not alone, you have friends here at HW. Post anytime you need to.

Also at the top of the depression forum there is a Resource thread. Please review the
3-4 pages there and take any phone numbers you might need. Put them in your cell phone for fast access.

Stay away from the alcholol, you will be feeling better soon. Find an AA meeting to go to, they are all over the place. You will be making friends there before you know it.

Stay strong, I wish you Peace and hope to hear from you again soon.
Trina

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