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Registered: 10-24-2003
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Tue, 11-30-2004 - 12:08pm
I wanted to say hi to everyone! I'm from new york city, a single mom, 42, and I have a 5-yr old daughter. I was on all sorts of antidepressants for the past 2 years, including an anit-psycotic for calming (zyprexa) but just stopped taking everything a few weeks ago. I've had a low-grade depression my entire adult life, and I also suffer from anxiety. Now I'm trying to manage my depression on my own, as I was usually able to do, in my pre-child years. I'm looking forward to being a member of this board! I need all the support I can get. :)
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Registered: 09-16-2003
In reply to: nygal2003
Tue, 11-30-2004 - 1:24pm
Welcome nygal2003! I don't post here often but lurk a lot and find all of these ladies to be very warm, caring, and helpful. It's nice to have a place to share with others what you're going through. Good luck being med-free! Hugs!

Ting 

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Registered: 10-24-2003
In reply to: nygal2003
Tue, 11-30-2004 - 2:43pm
Thanks, tngirl!
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Registered: 03-03-2004
In reply to: nygal2003
Tue, 11-30-2004 - 3:18pm

Hi nygal.

Christine

CL

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Registered: 10-24-2003
In reply to: nygal2003
Tue, 11-30-2004 - 4:17pm

Hi Christine,

thank you for the welcome over here! Yes, we seem to have more than our fair share of anxiety. sometimes I wonder if that is worse than depression. I'm curious about your trying to go without meds. How did that go? I fell into a serious depression 2 years ago, but I'm past it now and I hope things are looking up. I think part of my reaching out on these boards is to find hope and courage to keep staying positive.