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Depression & Mood Disorders

Depression is a mental state characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. Mood disorders represent a loss control over emotional experiences, causing distress. In this forum you can discuss topics on Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder.

Continued need for Lexapro?

Answered by a doctor

I've been taking Lexapro for severe PMDD for about 5 years now. I've had an endometrial ablation, am now 51 and believe I won't be having my period again; therefore I don't know that I even need the Lexapro anymore. I am feeling odd, emotionally unstable because of my husband and mothers ill...

by User avatar amwelz139086

A new depressed girl

Hi. I was hopping that someone out there could help because although I am thinking that there is no way out of this. Did you ever think that you could come to the one spot in your life where there is nothing else there for you? I believe I have come to that spot and yesterday I have even thought...

by User avatar Guest

I have sleeping problems

I have serious troubles with my sleeping. Since I work in the third, late night shift, I never manage to get enough sleep during the daytime; I always steal some of my work time for a short nap. When I get home, at about 8 AM, I am sleeping until 8 PM. After I wake up, I am completely paralyzed for...

by User avatar Guest

Living with Gulf War Syndrome for 17 years!

Hi, I am 51 years old and my problem is quite simple – I have been living with Gulf War syndrome for over 17 years now! I am not interested much in debates whether this condition exists or not (although we all know that every major arm conflict has its own syndrome). I am just curious if there...

by User avatar desmond40946

Not getting answered

Why is cutting so bad? I have to see a psychiatrist, and while I have seen him a few times, he has yet to answer me on why cutting is so bad or wrong. Granted this guy doesnt really listen to anything I say or ask. This makes me believe that there is nothing wrong with me cutting and that there...

by User avatar littlebit33183376

How long can I expect a "cold turkey" withdrawl from Hydrocodone take?

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:'( I have been on hydrocodone 10/500mg (4 times daily) over the past 3 years. Prior to that I was taking oxycodone (about 90mg daily) for about 2 years and initially on a combination of Duragesic sp? 3 x 100microgram patches and 50mg of oxycodone (combined/daily) for about 1 year. Obviously the...

by User avatar bsa110100912

Anxiety sabotaged my life

Im going to try and make this as condensed as possible. It feels like I cant even explain the extent of my problem. My whole life I think I've suffered from anxiety, (social) but somehow when I was younger was able to have many friends, have fun, be a bit shy but none the less have a pretty normal...

by User avatar Brigitte88208251

constructive advice on how to stop cutting?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I am 18 years old, and I suffer from depression. I am full of dark thoughts and negative energy, and the only way to get it out is by cutting. I feel like my problems are flowing out with my blood, and I can’t stop doing that. Any constructive advice on how to stop cutting?

by User avatar Guest

Depression and Anxiety - Hormones

Answered by a doctor

All,  I decided I would start a new topic to give people a platform to share there stories and experiences about mental illness, and so that we can help each other or people we know who are suffering or in a similar circumstances. I won't ramble on by telling you my life history, but I will give...

by User avatar Reddy

rapid heartbeat when suddenly asked a question

even thou i kno the answer .. nd m saying it in my mind ..but the moment the teacher asks me da question i go shakey ..nd my heartbet increases rapidly ..nd i cnt say the anwer prope4rly ...rather in a badd ..and unprofesional english ...wich is sysrly irritatin ...plz plzpl zpl z....help me ....wud...

by User avatar sunnysingh