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.
Im in this funk depression mood lately and cant get out of it.Had to leave my job because of MS trying to get SSd which is a battle by the way,just got let go by girlfriend after 3 years because she said I dont have the drive in me that she needs.I told her if she would read up a little more on my ms then maybe you would understand,but it was all about her.I dont miss her and am glad we are no longer together,but this I feel useless attitude has put me in this funky mood that I cant get out of.Im relocating back in NJ and have to apply again for medical assistance which is a hassle but I have to.Im just running on empty and sometimes wish I wasnt around anymore.Its ahorrible feeling when I feel like that,but thats were im at.
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
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I have my maxed amount of epidural shots of my cervical DDD....(and no one cares about my lumbar DDD)..... I've done physical therapy, muscle relaxers, Amitriptyline, Nortryptiline, desipramine.....narcotics... So I decided to go to a spine specialist and they have me on Gabapentin. Its been two weeks and it did nothing for my lumbar ever... but it did seem to help my cervical and arm/hand pain...
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