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John McManamy

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posted 10/30/2009, comments (5)

Misdiagnosis - Readers Tell Their Stories

When it comes to your illness, you (patients and loved ones) are by far the the best experts. You have no further to look for proof than to the comments that began with a recent question of the week, Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis, followed up with another Question of the Week, How Long Did it Take?, and elaborated on in two shareposts based on some... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (2)

confused if i am bipolor

been suffering with depression & panic attacks . tried different meds work for awhile then stop working am i bipolar? silverfox46

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (4)

Misdiagnosis - The Dialogue Continues

I go to the same conferences psychiatrists do. I read their journals. I read their books. The information I have received over the years has been invaluable. But the best source of information, by far, comes from you - patients and loved ones.Two weeks ago, as a Question of the Week, I asked:Were you misdiagnosed with depression or something else?... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (0)

Social Stealth- hiding and embarrassed

I am sad. Actually, I don't know if I am sad right at this minute. Yes, I have had crying spells. Yes, I have gotten over those spells. No, I can't see if I am still sad. I don't understand myself. I like people. I am sure I do. But I have avoided one friend because I don't want to be involved in her... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (4)

Prodromes of Depression

The term prodrome derives from the Greek prodromos meaning ‘ahead of'. In medicine it refers to a symptom or set of symptoms that precede the main symptoms of an illness. In relation to the onset of depression some prodromes are common while others are unique to the individual; this combination is sometimes referred to as a ‘relapse... Read more Chevron

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