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Close Amyloidosis

I have been recently diagnosed with Amyloidosis. Because this is such a rare disease not many people know about it. I have many questions and who better to chat to than the people who are in the support network

Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I am a manic depressant and I am trying to find innovative ways of managing this...

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked

You can learn effective techniques that are less harmful than drugs. Especially breathing & relaxation exercises definitely works

Effexor Working / Worked

Was'nt effective, discontinued

Electroconvulsive therapy Not Working

It was a horrible experience. Do not recommend. It was only used because I was very ill and was not responding to any treatment. Bad idea....

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Helps you feel better about yourself and elevate your situation, not always easy but frequent good thoughts certainly helps fight depression.

Prozac Working / Worked

Finally, something positive. It has helped keep me on an even keel. It's been 3 years now.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Therapists are qualified and can advise & guide you accordinly. Talking definitely helps, especially talking to somebody who can help make a difference

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

It is imperative that you have a strong support structure. Depression is a disease that emphasises lonliness, you need all the love and support you can get to cope through your rough patches...

Writing Working / Worked

Definitely helps. A problem shared is a problem halved, there isn't always someone you can share with. It's also very effective because you can go back and re-evaluate and check progress.