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By flipflopron Thursday, October 06, 2011

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hi, I'm Ronnie. I suffer from depression and panic attacks. I came here for support. I'm looking forward to getting some coping skills on my disorders to live a healthier life. I'm a married mother of 2 and it's hard to go thru this illness having two young daughters. They don't understand it. It was especially hard for me to spend 6 days away from them at a mental hospital. I checked myself in for treatment of my depression and suicidal thoughts. How does everyone here cope with their illness? I take my medications, which in my opinion, don't seem to work. I'm stable now but I'm looking for happiness.

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Judy

10/ 6/11 6:46pm

Hi, Ronnie. Welcome to our site. There are a lot of people here who have or are presently coping with depression, so you have a lot of company. Do you have a therapist? A lot of us have found this to be the most important piece in recovering because you can gain a lot of skills in managing your symptoms. Plus, you can learn a lot about yourself and coping skills you may be using that are no longer useful. It's important, of course, to work with your doctor concerning medication - not everything works for everybody and sometimes it can take a lot of patience to get it right.

Any time you want to write more about what's going on in your ilfe, feel free. People here are pretty supportive and will share their experiences. You can also go back and read previous shareposts and search for information on various topics that you might be interested in, which will include members' comments. Look forward to hearing more from you!

Merely Me, Health Guide

10/ 7/11 4:34pm

Hi Ronnie

It is nice to meet you.

I have always said...parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. It can be very stressful and particularly if you suffer from anxiety and depression.

How old are your girls?

Although many of our members do take medication for their depression it is not the only tool in our arsenal to combat depression. Therapy can help. Support can help. Making a change in your life can help. It just all depends on your particular circumstances...what may or may not help.

Many of us here have been battling depression for years so...you are in good company. I hope you find support here for what you are going through.

We are here for you.

flipflopron

10/ 7/11 9:08pm

thank you for the welcome.

My daughters are 7 and 5. I don't find mothering as stressful or part of my depression. My kids are my absolute joy. The things that are stressing me out are our financial situation and my marriage. It's not all that great. Although my husband is supportive of my illness, he's not the same man I married. It affects him too.

Next week I have an appt. to get counseling, so I'm going to try that as well as stay on my medications. Im hoping to find ways of coping with my depression and anxiety.

I have also lost a lot of friends over my illness. They just don't seem to understand it. So I joined a mommy group to make new friends. I'm trying to exercise as well. I say I'm on the road to recovery. It's going to be a long road, but with therapy, medications and family support, I hope to get thru this.

Thanks for your support as well.

Merely Me, Health Guide

10/ 7/11 9:34pm

Hey again

I am sorry you have lost friends during this time. Did they just...not understand? I guess those are what you may call a fair weather friend...they stay during good times but leave when you are having a rough time. It may be true that you figure out who is your real friend when you go through something like this.

Counseling and therapy can definitely help. I had a wonderful therapist for many years and I can honestly say that the therapy saved my life. It was also very hard work but well worth it.

Anytime you want to write about what is going on....you have an ear to listen here. There are many people on this site who have been through this and have emerged from the other side.

You absolutely can do this. And you are doing all the right things to help yourself. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help support you through this time.

flipflopron

10/ 8/11 1:18am

Yeah, since they don't suffer from depression, it's kind of hard for them to understand. But this morning I checked my facebook and my friend who dumped me months ago suddenly emerged back into my life. I spent over an hour on the phone with her and she's coming over tomorrow. She's been my friend for over 17 years, something my husband doesn't understand. I miss her so much and she's my best friend. It would be great to have her support again. I'm hoping she'll continue to be there.

I'll definitely be using this site as part of my road to recovery. So far I've gotten positive feedback from you.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Ronnie

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