Hi, I have had 11 ECT treatments for major depression only after all other drugs failed. It has been 5 years since I did ect. Yes, it did help but for me not for very long. Do not let that discourage...
John, No, I am lucky as I never had any further problems with the pericarditis. My cardiologist told me that viral pericarditis only returns 25% of the time and it has been ten years so I think I am...
Kala--I think I have figured it out finally. You are upset because of the situation with your Mom and her not allowing you to see your siblings. Well girl guess what--you are not going to change your...
Hello, Ten years ago I was so sick for 8 months I would not even call my life living. I had gastroentestinal problems, chest pain and I slept in a chair (because I could not breathe laying down).I...
Kala, I am so sorry. In re-reading your post and my answer I realized that I was not very comforting. I want to help others deal with depression but I do not seem to know the right things to say. I...
Kayla, Yes, I do understand because I felt much like you at 18. I also felt hopeless and worthless. I did not have family or alcohol issues but I had my share of problems. I have been depressed most...
Counter clockwise--Thanks so much for the encouragement. It helps a lot to know that someone is listening and cares. Jeanne x...
Well, today is another day. I was so upbeat yesterday and today deep depression comes back. How I hate that awful and unrelenting feeling of hopelessness.I feel so worthless and not capable of doing...
wmnak--Thanks so much for your encouragement and advice. I am beginning to realize that there is a connection between higher glucose levels and depression. This could be a real eye opener for me....
My depression has lessened already today because I have found people who care. My family cares but they do not experience depression (glad for that) and do not know what to do.My husband (43 years)...
Thanks to els for welcoming me to the forum and to Counter Clockwise for your help and to both for taking the time to write. I have already discussed the depression patch with my phsychiatrist. I...
Hello, I am new to this forum. I am 62 and have been depressed since I was a child I think as I cannot ever remember not bieng depressed. I have tried all antidepressants out there and some...