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How Do I Stop Taking Cymbalta Been On The Drug On For Many Years And Now It Doesn't Seem To Be Helping Me With My Osteoartithist
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Speak to your doctor, explain why you are not finding it to be beneficial, the doctor should review your meds and suggest trying something new.
Take care and stay safe💞

posted May 2
Who Do You Tell How You Feel? When Really Noone Cares How You Feel.
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I try to tell my dad, he has no idea how to respond as nobody really knows what to say
If I tell him that I’m on one of my down the dark hole days, I need time alone, he totally respects it and… read more

posted May 2
What Do We Need To Ask A Psychiatrist For A Formal Diagnosis Of Depression/anxiety?
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For the first time in my lifetime, I'm seeing a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist this week for a formal diagnosis of depression and anxiety (I'm already on 20mg of Paroxetine, which isn't entirely helpful), as well as possible (probable) bipolar. To help jump-start the process, what do I need to ask and/or tell the psychiatrist? Thank you, friends!!

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you for excellent answers, friends!! My appointment on Tuesday was part one of two, and it was incredibly successful, as I did indeed had all my list of questions prepared—either written down in… read more

posted May 3 (edited)
How Do You Deal With Depression While You're Dealing With Addiction?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

That’s a difficult one to answer. Addiction is usually a symptom that drives depression, man may disagree but many addiction becomes a symptom of mental health issues. I speak from experience, I used… read more

posted May 2
I’m On Anxiety And Depression Medication But For Some Reason It Isn’t Working As Well. I Am Miserable. Going To Set Up Myself For Dr.s App
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

It may take a cocktail of different meds to balance you out, it’s definitely worth a visit to your doctor. Your doctor should be helpful but these kinds of trial and errors can be time consuming… read more

posted May 2
Why Can't I Get Out Of This Bed?????? Go Out Once A Week For Food And Then Back In The Bed, I Hate My Life
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I think we can all relate to this. Bed is a safe place for many of us. When we don’t want to interact with others, feel like we have nothing to say and think it’s the way to avoid life
Give yourself… read more

posted May 2
I Need Talk Therapy ..unable To Afford What Other Options Do I Have. They Say I’m Not Sick Enough For A Psychiatrist
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

Depression and anxiety for 30 years now at the end of my rope

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you

posted May 3
I Accepted A New Position , Unfortunately It's Not The Best Fit. Should I Continue To Still Look For Other Work?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I already posted this, but I was let go. My dr increased my medication and put me out of work to may 19. Company didn't except this and let me go
I still feel like crap, when my med was increased to… read more

posted May 3 (edited)
Anyone Feel Like Running Away And Never Coming Back?!
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I’d go now on my own Ive so had enough

posted 4 days ago
What Tips Do You Have To Help With Seasonal Allergies?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Reactine works for me

posted 7 days ago
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