Depressed my whole life

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Registered: 12-07-2004
Depressed my whole life
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Thu, 12-09-2004 - 1:03am
Hi, I am new here. I have suffered from depression my whole life. I am on meds but they don't seem to be helping again. They helped for a while but then they leveled out. I know I need to see someone to talk to but money is a big issue. I know I need to change a lot of the way I feel & do things but it is easier said than done. I need a kick in the butt, why can't I try to make things better? Why do I keep getting stuck? Stuck on emotions,stuck on things. I do want to be happy but don't know how to. We had to move to another state 2 1/2 yrs ago & can't find anyone around my age to get friendly with. Had to move away from my sister, & have really no one to talk to here. My husband is not there for me.
Penny
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Registered: 09-16-2003
Thu, 12-09-2004 - 4:08pm

((((((((Penny)))))))) Welcome to the board. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. I know money is certainly an issue where therapy is concerned, but I think there are some resources out there that provide services at a reduced cost. Hopefully someone here knows more about that. Have you talked with your doctor about your meds? Sometimes you do need to try different meds to find out the one which will be most effective in the long-term.


I hope you can find some social outlets too. That definitely helps. Sending you big hugs of support!

Ting 

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Registered: 10-03-2004
Thu, 12-09-2004 - 7:15pm
Hi, I too, have depressions all of my life and for the over a year I have had horrible anxiety problems and panic problems. I am so tired and fed up with it. I hate living this way. This is not living, it is only excisting. I forgot what it was to laugh and be happy. Every once in a while I get better for a few days and then it is back. I am here alone all the time except two days a week. I hate it, expecially with these problems. I have prayed until I can't pray anymore, I cry and cry until I think there is not another tear that can come out. It is like tomorrow, my daughter had major surgery and can't drive and I have to drive her to the dr. 34 miles away and I wonder if I can get myself together to be able to do it. I love my family, but I have been like this too long, I just feel like giving up. I feel badly for you and I will say a prayer that you can get some help. You deserve it and so do I, but I don't know why I can't get it.
regards,
Lyndic