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  • About Me

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    artistC

    Female, 20, Single
    NY, USA
    Member since December 27, 2008

    • About Me

      Ive been struggling with depression for a major part of my life. Because of it I know who i am and im not afraid to speak my mind. Im caring and sincere and been thru hell so i dont stand for peoples bs. I get along with mostly everyone and people genuinely seem to like me..but alot of the times my outgoing and sumtimes silly personality seperates me as an oddball lol..I like try to have as much fun as possible because depression sucks! lol

      Ive been struggling with depression for a major part of my life. Because of it I know who i am and im not afraid to speak my mind. Im caring and sincere and been thru hell so i dont stand for peoples bs. I get along with mostly everyone and people genuinely seem to like me..but alot of the times my outgoing and sumtimes silly personality seperates me as an oddball lol..I like try to have as much fun as possible because depression sucks! lol

    • Interests

      I love the creative arts. I make jewlery, write poems, paint abstract art and enjoy photography (I took this photo lol). I have a different style and awesome personality : ] I guess you would say im unique, a definite individual, but down to earth none the less. I love talking to people who and making a difference. Im an interesting and think its cool when people are different from the norm.

      I love the creative arts. I make jewlery, write poems, paint abstract art and enjoy photography (I took

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      From emotions256 November 1

      agreeed :) X

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      From ummconfused August 24

      thanks for adding me, im here if you ever need to talk, sorry it took me so long to respond to, i havent been on this i 6 months lol back to reality

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      From thinkpositively August 12

      Thank you for your reply to my post.

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      From emotions256 July 9

      ahaa samee!! im sooo gladd!!

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      From emotions256 July 8

      no problemmm! :D:D

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Jan 24, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression - Teen

      Treatments

      Adderall Working / Worked
      Keeps me focused on the right things and keeps me moving.
      Art Somewhat Helpful
      When i express my creativity it gives a release of emotion that noone can understand and makes some sort of a difference.
      Celexa Working / Worked
      last med..on it now..plus lamictol..too high fo this med made me crazy and angry and too good for the world sideaffect
      Effexor Not Working
      did absolutely nothing.
      Lexapro Not Working
      did not work..more obnoctious side affects
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      Keeps me relaxed and less edgy
      Music Working / Worked
      music makes me feel like im not alone. gives me a connection.
      Paxil Not Working
      first med i tried..i tried every med in the book.
      Pets Working / Worked
      i love my pets..and wenever i fall deeper in depression i seem to adopt a new cat.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      It definitly helps somewhat
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Always think positive,and pray for hope for tomorrow.
      Prozac Somewhat Helpful
      worked but bad side affects
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Been in therapy practically my whole life. Definitly helps.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      im surprised my family didnt kill me by now. ive definitly been a handfull. i appreciate their support.
      Talking Working / Worked
      I dont talk about too much cus not too many people understand the depths of depression, cept family...thats why im here.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Poetry helps sometimes
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      It worked..at a high dose..but i gained weight. And that made me pissed as hell. Im not vain, but cmon happy and fat?..or misrabel and thin?
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      The combination of celexa and lamictal is finally the right mix! Congrats to psychiatrist..I only responded to high dosages of antidepressents and then we added this medicine to increase the effects.
    • Close Teen Anxiety

      Ive been anxious since i could remember. My mind is always racing and i also been struggling with depression for yearsss

    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Need to feel like im not the only one whos having a hard time =/

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Im on it now mixed with lamictol. Finally got the right cocktail.
      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      Cymbalta Not Working
      Talk about side affects
      Effexor Not Working
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      Paxil Not Working
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Gained weight from ot much but still..it also only worked for me at a high dose
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
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