Depression & Mood Disorders

Binge drinking linked to depression in women

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Although the link is so very fresh and is still yet not possible to determine if you're depressed because you drink too much or you drink too much because you're depressed, the link does exist and requires further investigation. It is suspected that women may start using alcohol in higher amounts...

by Jenny3481 over a year ago

OCD and anxiety?

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For about four years I have experinced syptoms of OCD and have dealt with them well. They have yet to become a life changing factor in my life. However, lately a new symptom has presented itself and I wonder whether or not they are connected or point to a new disease. I get these almost...

by Guest over a year ago

Dealing with someone who's depressed?

So I have this friend whom I used to be best friends with. We know each other's life stories and had no secrets. I am bi-polar depressed (as diagnosed by the guidance councilor and a few depression orgs since my family doesn't let me go to an actual therapist due to our family standing; it would be...

by Guest over a year ago

withdrawing abruptly from 75mg impramine due to side effects

i have been taking 75 mg imipramine but after constant usage for 2 months, my liver enzyme levels have almost doudled and my phychiatrist told me to stop the antidepressant but i am afraid the withdrwal and relapse of my depression do any body has any advice to reduce the withdrawal symptoms thank u...

by gts over a year ago

Continued need for Lexapro?

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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 amwelz139086 over a year ago

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 sunnysingh over a year ago

Bi polar gf broke up wth me

Well we all know thats nothing new I guess.It is very common in these relationships after all.Trouble is though a lot of people will tell us that we gotta walk away from them.It's doing them no good or ourselves either.And to a certain extent I do agree.They will never learn to get well if we...

by jimbob1982251882 over a year ago

Bi-Polar Girlfriend with Nightmares, Co-dependantcy, and oth

Hello all, First things first. I'm stubborn to the core and will fight to the very last tooth and nail until something is resolved. By no means am I starting this thread in desparation or with thoughts of giving up. I'm just seeking a little advice. My girlfriend and I have been dating for a...

by Guest over a year ago

Do I? How should I?

I've been diagnosed with OCD (obessive compulsive disorder) & Bipolar disorder...but lately I've researched on google my symptoms and it's been leading to tourettes. I have tics and jolts within my arm and head. It came to a point where I'd scratch myself until I bleed or bruise myself by those...

by Smokes23035 over a year ago

Feeling of depersonalisation

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for years i have been getting the feeling of spaced out like im not here i dont feel connected with things, its scary as everything is so unreal. but i looked up on the internet and seen the actual word of depersonalisation, nobody has ever told me about it before when i told the doctors about my...

by cloud nine154026 over a year ago