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Registered: 04-17-2003
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Mon, 04-26-2004 - 10:53am
I have been reading through the posts and decided to introduce myself. I am a single Mom who has been divorced for 2 years. The last few years have been rough. I lost my Dad in 2001 very unexpectedly. There were some legal problems with his estate and my entire step family were no longer a part of my life. Later that year my marriage of 21 years fell apart and I was diagnosed with major depression.

I was able to overcome it with medication and therapy. I started my life over and found a job I love. Unfortunately in the past year I have had to deal with the loss of several people. One through death and one through problems associated with a military deployment. I found myself sinking back into the black hole.

So I have gone back on anti-depressants before it gets out of control. I am scared because I have almost no family left, so I have no choice except to overcome this again. My kids are counting on me and I can't let them down. I can't believe I am having to fight this demon again. At least I was able to recognize the symptoms immediately and seek help. Hopefully, I can beat this again.

Stephanie
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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: texas_mom1991
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 11:41am

Stephanie,


Welcome to our board.

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Registered: 08-21-2002
In reply to: texas_mom1991
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 12:05pm
Welcome to the board. I am glad that you have decided to stop by and introduce yourself. I totally understand about loosing your dad unexpectedly...I lost my dad in 2002 very unexpectedly as well!!!! You are totally right that depression is a demon!!! What medication are you taking??? I am on Wellbutrin XL 150mg and it is the best thing that has ever happend to me!!!!! Welcome aboard!!!

God Bless Ya Sister

~Jen~

Anne
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Registered: 04-17-2003
In reply to: texas_mom1991
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 12:09pm
Thanks for the words of welcome and encouragement. I am back on Celexa. I think it is 20 mg, but I can't remember for sure. (I'm at work and my RX is at home!) LOL! It worked very well for me before and I will be glad when it kicks in!!

Stephanie
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Registered: 01-26-2004
In reply to: texas_mom1991
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 11:12pm

Hi, Stephanie!

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