Depression - All People Who Are Interested In "exercise"

Stephen

52 y/o; treated for depression since age 24;psychiatric RN

posted 10/20/2009, comments (4)

mustanggt6857

I'm 52 and have been living with depression in some form since I was 24. I have been managing the illness with meds and therapy, but mostly I've grown to accept it as part of me. I have to take good care of myself, which I try to do even though I've been trying to lose the same 20lbs since nursing school 10 yrs ago. I'm married and working as a... Read more Chevron

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I'm just beginning to understand this disease...

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posted 06/21/2008, comments (0)

Let's be honest...

If there's anyone out there like me...and even though I'm new to a community setting like this, I have to believe that "we" share some common thoughts and experiences in our battles with depression...namely thoughts of suicide. If I'm going to be perfectly honest I will say that when the ideas come they range from the mild..."I don't know... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (5)

Slightly hopeful

I've finally gotten the courage to see a therapist and start fighting my depression and anxiety. I took Luvox and it did nothing for me, am beginning Cymbalta and Ativan today and feel optimistic (rare for me) about it. Anyone have any luck with this drug? I would love to talk to people who are going through the same thing as me....

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (3)

Hello, I'm new here

Hello, I'm not sure if this will post in a forum but I'm going to treat it as though it will. Feel free to correct me!My name is Dena. I am 38 years old. I've been dealing/living with depression since puberty. I've actively and agressively sought treatment for the past 2 or so years. I still go through bad days, good days, blah... 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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