Thanks, hopefulmigrainer. I will discuss this stuff in therapy this morning. Also, I will make an effort to try to smile more. I did watch a few comedies on tv last night that had me laughing, so...
Well, Thanksgiving is over & now for the past couple of days, I have been depressed. My husband & I went back to visit with his family for the holiday & we had a nice time. I did drink a few days &...
Can you get a letter from your doctor justifying your mental illness(es)? Just a thought....
Thank you all for your input & advice. I am definitely giving the volunteering/charity work consideration. I am also contemplating taking a college course of some sorts to help maybe figure out what...
I turned 30 this past year, getting ready to turn 31 in January, & have found myself recently contemplating what my purpose in life is or how I am contributing to life (for all). A little background...
Well, had an appointment this morning with a brand, new psychiatrist & it went really good. Oh....I am sooo relieved to have had such an uplifting appointment. Well, he re-diagnosed me as suffering...
Found some great information about therapy at: http://www.dbsalliance.org/bookstore/Psychotherapy.html#info Psychotherapy can help you: Understand your illness Define and reach wellness goals...
Thanks scaredycat. I really appreciate all of your insight & for sharing your situation. I'll have to check into the "chat" thing at some point, too. Take Care....
Dan: Could you please add this website/blog to your profile?! I would be interested in checking it out. Thanks....
For over 5 years, I was on the following: Wellbutrin XL-450 mg. Effexor XR-225 mg. Risperdal-1 mg. All 3 seemed to work well for me. Hope this helps....
In December 1995, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. In the previous months, I suffered my first depression. I was a freshman in college & away from home for the first time. I began to slowly...
At one point, I was taking 4 antidepressants. I have taken Wellbutrin XL 450 mg. in the past & it was a good antidepressant. Sometimes, an "antidepressant cocktail" is prescribed because each...
I have not waited to get a new Psychiatrist. I established a Psychiatrist when we first moved here & then she left the practice to go to work for a homeless organization downtown. Then, the referrals...
Wizzer, I too, am going through a pretty tough depression right now. First off, I wanted to say how impressed I am that you are able to make it to work. I have been unable to do that throughout the...
I have suffered with depression & bipolar disorder for over a decade now. Both have affected all of the relationships I have ever been in. The relationships that I have with family members have been...
I would contact your health insurance company. My health insurance company was able to e-mail a provider listing of those doctors in the area where I live. Good Luck....
I took Effexor XR 225 mg. for over 5 years & in July (with my Psychiatrist's supervision) tapered down & went off. I had horrible withdrawal symptoms-nausea, headaches, chills/sweats, dizziness,...
Thank you both for your replies. I am just so frustrated. We moved to Indy in 02/06 & so I have had a struggle trying to re-establish my docs. Also, we started trying to have a baby back in 04/06...
I have finally reached my breaking point. I have been suffering with severe depression for about 3 months now. I don't know what else to do. I am trying to see my new therapist weekly & have an...
After being on antidepressants for over a decade now, about 3 months ago I began to taper down & go off them with the support & supervision of my Psychiatrist. It was a really rough time for me & I...