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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

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posted 08/23/2008, comments (17)

The Depression Files

When I look back at old photos from over the years, I come to the immediate conclusion that I have never been able to hide my inner states from the camera. There is a story there in the old black and white images, the grade school portraits, and the more contemporary digital renderings. Depression has been the ghostly presence to many... Read more Chevron

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WendyWanderer

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posted 08/22/2008, comment (1)

Didn't Mean to Disappear

I am so.... blah.. I can't say I'm in crisis.... but I can't say I'm doing well either. I had some very frustrating financial issues... it just seems like I get a couple steps ahead and then slam... double that backwards. For awhile it was taking every bit of effort I could muster just to get through my days and it didn't seem like I had anything... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/19/2008, comments (0)

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Although I have not personally suffered from an anxiety disorder it put my son’s life on hold for over 40 years until he overcame it a year ago. He now looks forward to the future with hope and optimism, were before he seen nothing but despair. His greatest wish for many years was to simply go to sleep and never wake up... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Living with a Depressed Person: Part 2

A few weeks ago I talked about what it's like to live with a depressed person. I want to add to those thoughts. The occasion for adding to them is a question posed by someone on this web site who wanted to know how to tell others that she wasn't being difficult on purpose; that her behavior is the result of an illness, not unlike many illnesses a... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/17/2008, comment (1)

Depression and Disability Benefits - SSI and SSDI

Even with the best of treatment and the best possible support system, depression, other mental health conditions, and comorbid conditions can sometimes be quite debilitating. Health issues make life difficult enough without the added burden of being unable to work and support oneself. If you find yourself in this situation, there are... Read more Chevron

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