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This is the last time

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I've endured depression for over 12 years now. Bouncing in & out of therapy, going on & off meds, with out consulting anyone. But I will endure it no longer, I have decided that this is the last time. There's no excuses, no "oops I forgot my meds". It's for real. I've been married for 6 months & have deprived my husband of the wife he deserves for too long. He has been there with me through it all (10 years or so) & still loves & supports me. We want to start a family, but can't until I will take care of myself. I've been taking my meds everyday for about 2 weeks. I want them to work so badly, but i know they aren't yet. The waiting is horrible. I've made the commitment to myself & i want to feel better now. I know it doesn't actually work that way, but boy would it be nice if it did. Is anyone else just waiting for the rest of their life to start?
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For sure, red, waiting anxiously, in fact.
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Way to go!!! 12 years? It took me decades to get the courage to really try and help myself. Good for you.
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always. i say that im waiting for my real life to begin. but they will kick in and you are going to start feeling better. you will be that wife that you want to be and your going to have a family. keep that head up
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Absolutely!! Hope your new life starts today! Wish you the best.
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It's good to hear you're grabbing this head disease by the balls !!!! You go girl !
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Its great to hear someone actual stand up and say what needed to be said... Your post is perfect, your attitude is right... I think... No I know you will make it... you will truly find joy in your life.

WoW, I am truly moved.
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you are courageous!! I am happy for you....

Yes, seems I wasted 15 years of my life, from age 15 to 30, and life didn't begin again for me until age 30

I am so happy for your decision!
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Good on ya CallMeRed for the positive attitude. I sure want it to work for you too and wish you all the best in your recovery.

Awesome!!!!

I made the same decision a few months back and I'm doing really well too.
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yes...right now i feel like i'm trapped in hell
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I just want to say thank you to everyone that responded. This is such a new, strange & fantastic experience for me. I'm not good at sharing & just 24 hours on here has helped me open up. So Thank you, it's nice to know that people care because they can, not because they have to.
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