James, you could totally be my husband. I sense that he's pretty fed-up with my depression and the issue of meds. So from a woman's (wife and mother) perspective, just let me say that it isn't easy....
I am new to this site, but have found it to be educational, enlightening and calming. I have dealt depression for 20 years, with panic disorder for 10 years, and anxiety all of my life. My spouse...
Atedogs - how lucky you are that your hubby researched. Mine seems to think that its "mind over matter". That I have the power to wake up tomorrow and say "I am going to be in a good mood today" HA -...
I've read so many statements in these Forums and have heard them personally. I am physiclly limited in regards to exercise, but I wonder - and this question is for folks who have had debilitating...
I took Paxil for several years for depression and anxiety. Two years ago I went through some pretty devastating changes in my life, and my doctor increased my dosage (from 10 mgs. to 20). I became...
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I do not suffer from BP, but I do suffer from depression, anxiety and panic attacks. I have a dear friend who has BP disorder. Perhaps it would be helpful to recognize your conditions as a "disease"....
I recently attempted to go off my Lexapro. I had: noises in my head (not voices, a shooshing noise), immediate return of depression - crying, insecurity, anxiety and sleepiness. Long story short, I...
I also have a ton of hair - it is very fine, but lots of it. During the worst of my depression, I had a lot of breakage and damage. Nioxin is an awesome product (smells good too). As for the Lexapro,...
I agree with "old-timer", get out of bed, get dressed, shower, brush your teeth, your hair. I have so been where you are. I went for a long time without taking care of myself, my home, my family. i...