Depression - All People Who Are Interested In "Treatments"

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posted 01/01/2008, comment (1)

My Daughter

How do I get through to my daughter what is going on? We were always so close. I got cards that said things like "you're my role model". "We'll always make it together". But when my world fell apart she just refused to have anything to do with me. I asked her to go to a meeting with my... Read more Chevron

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LaraTheDarkAngel

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posted 12/29/2007, comment (1)

My story with Depression

Depression is one of many secrets I try to hide from everyone, even from my own family. You all have secrets so you understand how hard it is to give up a secret, especially one you hid for years, two to be exact.That's when I think it started effecting me, I was 13, I lost my appetite in eating, I noticed that I have been losing weight,... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/04/2007, comments (0)

For Teens, Adding Therapy to Drugs Boosts Effectiveness, Safety

The research adventure continues into two key questions in depression treatment: Are antidepressants safe and effective for kids? And, Will drugs alone provide relief? Bottom line first According to findings published in Archives of General Psychiatry, depressed teens recover well with Prozac or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/01/2007, comments (2)

Taking Prozac

I am 51 yrs old and just plain tired of depression all together. I have been on many different meds and was recently put on Prozac. I have not begun to take it yet because I am afraid of the side affects. I have had years of panic attacks and anxiety. It's amazing to me that I am so afraid of taking this medication, but I actually have anxiety... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/07/2007, comment (1)

Another day to hate myself

Sometimes I just feel so overwhelmed. I constantly find it necessary to do things I just do not want to do but it is what everyone around me expects. I can't seem to do enough , I always feel like I am running behind and those around me act like I am a ***** if I ever complain or have a concern of my own. I feel sooo... tired... Read more Chevron

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