Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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dysthymia

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Recently, I've come to the conclusion (though don't have a dx) that I've had dysthymia (moderate long term depression) all of my life. I wondered if anyone else knows that this is the type of depression with which they suffer and if so, if there is any interest in a community for this type of depression?
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I think you would fit in quite nicely right here :)
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i think I probably have both. Even when I am not in a major depression, I don't consider myself to be normal. It's like I go along being sort of OK, then the big one settles in for a little visit. I personally am looking for any support I can find.
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i have suffered from that myself. lots of fun
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Whatever you can share, please do. lob, jreb
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I was originally dx with long term clinical depression which I think was a viable dx at THAT time but now I think it has lessened dramatically over the years and seems to hit more in autumn/winter so I think maybe I'm more of a SAD dx now
sja
sja
I have dysthymia, and this site is very helpful. Are you on any meds to treat it?
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no idea... I was told 14 years ago that I had clinical depression with suicidal tendancies.
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No, SJA, I'm not on meds. I'm also ocd and I have a real fear/dread of taking medicine. I know. Get over it.
sja
sja
No, I completely understand!! I am OCD, dysthymia and anxiety. I am not afraid to take meds, but water throws me into panic attacks. I am on Prozac, 40 mgs, and that controls the OCD and the dysthymia. I know how you feel.
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iv recently found out i have dysthimia not just regular old depression that they have beent reating me with scince i was a teenagr. wow,................ im finally on a med that might actually do somthing to help??? id like to talk more and join this group if i can please. thanks Amy
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If you read my profile I have Dysthymic Disorder plus other things
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There's a small but supportive group you can find at http://dailystrength.org/groups/dysthymia
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I was just diagnosed today with Dysthymia. I knew that I was feeling the affects of stressful events in my life, but I thought that eventually it could be handled. The tears that flow are not of sadness - now I know what I need to focus on to make life more enjoyable. I have no intentions of taking meds - is anyone else choosing to go med free?
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
"though don't have a dx"

First thing to do is get a dx. You could be right, you could be wrong, you could have dysthymia WITH something else. Suspect what you will, but get a dx before anything else.
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I started a group for dysthymia. Just had my first appointment with a psychologist today and he believes I have dysthymia, along with some other things.
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