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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.

Does cyclotimia require hospitalization?

Hello, folks. My brother always showed some mood swings. He has finally decided to visit a psychiatrist and it seems he has been diagnosed with cyclotimia. I would like to know something more about this and if it requires hospitalization or not. I would appreciate it. Thank you for replying. Bye!

by User avatar harrison120490326

I Hate Everyone

Hi, yesterday I wake up thinking about that I hate everyone. Why people always expect you to be what they would like you to be? I am getting depressed and lose my will for living. How can the situation be improved?

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cutting issues (aftermath)

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i cut myself a while ago, i felt like there was something under my skin and if i opened up a tiny bit i could get it out. Later about 3 or 4 months ago i did it again, my mom found out and im glad cuz we talked and i dont feel like i want to do it again, im a guy, i know its more common in girls...

by User avatar budawes67795

What to Ask My Doc?

I’ve red a lot of medical books and am pretty interested in neurological and mental illnesses. Maybe it has to do something with a case of bipolarism in my family. Anyway I’ve came to an idea that I might be suffering from bipolar disorder and like to check out my medical condition but don’t...

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Weaning off of Lexapro for Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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Since my early 20's I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks. I have taken several SSRI's over the years, Paxil, Lexapro, Neurontin, and several others. I was taking 10 mg of lexapro since January 2012. Unfortunately the Dr. that I had at the time kept telling me to increase the dose, as I...

by User avatar hana101405262708

Can i have my period sooner?

I'm 12 and I have 4 sister and most of them got them around 11 soon turning 12 and I've been 12 for a while and haven't got my period my friends have and I really want mine I might be close cause I have been having mood swings and stuff but I want it soon towards the weekend or on the weekend so I...

by User avatar Bambo220283214

Best possible treatment for cyclotimia

I suppose the situation could have been a lot worse. My son has been diagnosed with cyclothimia and at first I thought of it as something horrific and dangerous. But the doctor explained to me that there are similar conditions with a much worse symptomatology and that this is something that can be...

by User avatar loralie48834

have started hep c treatment and also on pain meds for lower back pain after a fall.

Over the past 2 days I have felt like I had enough I want to end it, does that mean kill myself not sure but I guess so. I am on Pegasys RBV combination theraphy 180mcg pegasys 1 injection a week and 3 x Copegus Ribavirin morning and night. I am also on 2 x 20mg Oxycodone morning and night...

by User avatar ukmade150445

a depressed person who loves a guy who doesn't love her

My friend is taking medicine for depression.now she is curious to know about a guy in our college.we don't think it's just a curiosity,we doubt that she is in love.but when we talked to him,he told that he doesn't love her...we haven't told her about this...what can we do to help her??? It would be...

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bipolar girlfriend wants a break

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i recently moved in with my bipolar gf of 5 months. as is to be expected, things have been up and down, but generally ok. yewterday suddenly everything about me is aggrevating her, even though i am not home so she texts me to tell me this. then she tells me my tortoises, who ive had for years and am...

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