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Tue, 02-17-2004 - 10:18am
Thanks for welcoming me to the board. I always wanted to talk with other people who know what I'm going through. I'm 32 and I've been taking medication for depression/anxiety since 1990. I've tried suicide twice and almost succeeded last month. I've been in a "behavioral" hospital about 5 times. When my depression comes it comes on strong and I can't do anything. I just fall apart and can't drive or work or anything. It's just like you can't find a way out and that's all you have. I have an excellent support group from my family and have been able to return to work. I've been seeing a therapist but I'm not sure if she's helping. I want to know what a therapist is supposed to do. What type of things should you look for in a therapist? I'm also taking medication which I'm doing pretty good with. Also does anyone know of any good books to help with depression/anxiety? Also any good coping skills to help through the rough spots? Thanks and I'm glad that I found other people who share in my pain.

Julie

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Registered: 05-12-2003
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 11:09am
Julie,Welcome to the board. I am 34 years old and have been struggling with depression and suicidal ideation most of my life. I too have attempted suicide many times and I have been hospitalized in pysch wards many times. Two books in particular that have helped me are: How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying To Kill Me and Conquering The Beast Within. If you want more ideas I have a bunch at home that I can get the titles of that just make me feel better let me know. Love and Hugs Andrea
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Registered: 02-16-2004
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 12:24pm
Thanks so much for the book recommendations. I already ordered them through Barnes and Noble and can't wait to get started on them. Maybe one of my problems was I've never really read about depression so I guess I sometimes get overwhelmed and don't know what's happening to me. Good luck with your fight as you are in my prayers. Have a great day!
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Registered: 11-18-2003
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 12:27pm


Welcome to the baord, I hope you stay here and you will see that you will get some great advice and support from the ladies here.

I am 29 and I was just diagnosed in 2003 with bipolar disorder I guess most of my life I had it but never thought that there was something wrong with me and chalked it up to my personality until I started to get real bad with fits of anger and trying to hurt others....so anyways enough about me.

I am just learning stills to cope witht he bad stuff I do alot of talking to myself that is if there is something that is going on in my head I talk aloud to get it out in the open and I try to look at all the different sides of the situation and I talk myself through it of course I do it in private that way no one looks at me strange or I wirte in a journal whatever the thought is I write it out and then go back to it with whatever has popped into my head I know I sound a little off but it helps me out alot, I also do yoga since it involves the mind and body you really need to focus when doing some of the positions and it helps to clear my head and relax me.

I dont know of any books I dont like to really read up on the disorder since I have already done enough of that since my diagnosis right now I am working on my self image I kinda have a form of bady dismorphic disorder I see myself as a big fat pig when I know in reality that I am very tiny people tell me every day that I am small but I dont get it nor do I see it, so that is my big thing now.

But anyways I am sure the other ladies will have alot more advice and alot better advice and info for you.

Welcome again,

Erin

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 1:15pm

Hi, (((((((Julie)))))))!

AcornLeaves
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Registered: 02-16-2004
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 2:02pm
Hi Barbara,

I couldn't find that Pathways to Success at the bottom of the page. Do you have the link to it? Thanks!

Julie

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 2:16pm
It is on the main page or homepage for the Depression Support board, the page which lists the various threads.
AcornLeaves
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 7:21pm

Heres the link to the books thread...Peek A Boo

*hugs