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Ledouix

Lost and donot know why

Ledouix here L have a few questions about the drug prozac. I would like to know long term side affects to aperson who has taken it for ten years. What affects on a liver that has been laserated almost in half and repaired. This happened almost at the same time my friend started prozac. I donot understand the changes that have... Read more Chevron

posted 10/23/2007, comment (1)|

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Dee

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how to deal with a depressed partner

My boyfriend of about one year has been diagnosed with major depression. Looking back on our relationship, I'd say the signs have been there (on and off) for most of the time we dated, but he didn't have a major episode until this summer, right before we were planning to move in together (and on the heels of a major family drama). I... Read more Chevron

posted 10/21/2007, comments (5)|

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Lauren at Faith Fuel

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The Red Balloon of Hope

My daughter memorized Emily Dickinson's poem, "Hope is the thing with feathers that flutters in the soul...." and used to love reciting it to me. It got me thinking about Hope, and what it is, exactly. Hope is like a red balloon sailing up high over a crowd of people below. When people look up and see the balloon, some want to... Read more Chevron

posted 10/17/2007, comment (1)|

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Deep Brain Stimulation - any updates?

Hi, Does anyone know if there are any updates on the FDA approval of Deep Brain Stimulation as a treatment for depression? Has been approved as a treatment anywhere else in the world? I know they are currently researching it, but is there any news as to when the research will be concluded and when it will possibly be... Read more Chevron

posted 10/10/2007, comments (5)|

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how can I truly help someone who's been living with depression for years?

my friend and I both live in a major metro area with world-class healthcare. for some reason, she has been unable to find a professional who can help her. her well-meaning family enables her to continue on her path to nowhere; it seems therapists do the bare minimum and have changed so many times over the years, no real relationship ever... Read more Chevron

posted 10/10/2007, comment (1)|

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