Sorry I've been away!
October 18, 2008 3:03pm
Hello to all my friends, I'm so sorry I've been away for so long, but the good news is I haven't been depressed in ages! As you can …
Goal Completed on Oct 18, 08
madwoman
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About Me
madwoman
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About Me
I'm 24, I believe I've suffered from depression since I was a small child but was only diagnosed in 2002
I'm 24, I believe I've suffered from depression since I was a small child but was only diagnosed in 2002
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I love to travel and enjoy learning about different countries and cultures.
I love to travel and enjoy learning about different countries and cultures.
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I did it!
October 18, 2008 2:48pm
Well I did it! I finally went to my doctor and told him I couldn't deal with the weight gain any longer but still needed something that …
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Journal Entry for February 9, 2008
February 9, 2008 7:23pm
Well I've been temping at the hospital for four weeks now and for the first three my confidence was the best it's been in ages because I was …
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Journal Entry for January 13, 2008
January 13, 2008 10:17am
I've put a pound back on. How the fuck is this happening?! I'm eating about a third of what I used to eat, what I do eat is …
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I’m With You
you are so not alone......i have just left my career in NYC and moved to the Mid-West (Illinois) USA. My profession is in NYC. I got tired of working for those psycho power trip, I know more than anyone attitudes. YOU ARE NOT ALONE OK AND I AM GLAD TO READ I AM NOT ALONE. I AM HERE IN THE STATE I GREW UP IN WITH NOT A $.01 to my name. I have to start completely over and this is very difficult. But you know, I would be happy to be medical secretary for temporary period of time. There is nothing wrong with that-seriously. Yeah I feel pressure to I grew up in a small town 7,000 people at best, they see me know and everyone wants to know where I have been (they all know)and expect to see a big diamond rock on my finger, well it is not there. What drives you is your happiness (maybe), so just use this time as a stepping stone. You are earning money able to provide for yourself, which is really great. Take it easy and figure out where you might want to be gradually. For now just be the secretary, it is ok. Hey you are not a hooker or drug dealer or working at Mc Donalds right!!
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Here's a hug for someone who might just need one today. It might not save a life but could put a smile on okay? Sometimes it's hard to believe, That people might just still care. And I know, The world just isn't fair. So here's a simple hug, For you today. With the hopes that you'll make it through okay. ~Megan
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've suffered from severe depression since I was a small child but was only diagnosed in 2002 at the age of 19. I have a loving family & friends but they are pretty clueless and still tell me that there's nothing wrong with me, I'm lazy, I should shake it off, I'd feel better if I got up & got a shower, etc. I also suffer from insomnia so spend about 12hrs a day in bed but only about 2 of them asleep. I really need to speak to someone who understands what this feels like.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Didn't feel much better and gained 5lbs
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Not Working
- Hated it, didn't do a thing for me, felt like the equivalent of sending an anorexic to somebody who's going to tell them, "You're not fat, therefore you should feel fine."
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- Was perfect for a week, then had a very angry phase, then about 6/10, then ineffective.
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- Felt slightly better but got even less sleep, had to stop taking it because suspected cardiotoxic & family history of MI
- Paxil Somewhat Helpful
- About as good as the Effexor, disrupted my sleep a little but I'm prone to that anyway
- Remeron Somewhat Helpful
- Helps me sleep much better but I've gained 20lbs and can't shift it no matter what I do!
- Trazodone Too Soon to Tell
- Started today, fingers crossed!
Close Insomnia
I can't sleep! If I didn't take sleeping pills or get blind drunk I would sleep about 3hrs every 2 nights, which I did up until about 5 years ago. My mum is one of those irritating people who can fall asleep walking up the stairs to bed! She says, "So you're tired, so what?"
Treatments
- Lunesta Working / Worked
- Fantastic but doctors in the UK are terrified of it! Can be bought over the counter in Spain so I usually stock up when I go on holiday.
- Benadryl Somewhat Helpful
- Makes me very drowsy which sometimes helps me to nod off but not always. Get RLS if I take too many, which I often do because of frustration.
