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hi, i am recovering from my clinical depression, l left counselling early in February, my doctors are reducing my antidepressaants for an eventual freedom from them, I still find it… Read more obsessional thoughts

I have suffered from depression fairly frequently .When i am at my worst i become obssessive about the opposite sex .I develop crushes on people which become all consuming ,like… Read more

Your Stories

bipolar woman w/ ECT brain damage

I was diagnosed as bipolar over 15 years ago.  I was a successful professional woman with kids and a husband.  The medications quit working and I went into debilitating depression. … Read more SAD

I first wrote on this site 2 years ago and despite some fantastic support I still struggle. One major part of the depression appears to be SAD. I am falling… Read more This is My Story

This is My Story…I’m a 37 year old Mother of 3
wonderful boys.  They are 13,10 and 8.  The problems for me started during
pregnancy.  I had pre-eclampsia… Read more Anonymity and a lonely life.

Most people would say I come from a privileged background.
I was raised as the youngest son of an RAF officer who served during the war.
My… Read more

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read To me it is very important read books. Specially about adventures Read more getting some exercise

Exercise is good for body & mind - but motivation is a major issue when you’re depressed.
One way to get a bit more exercise in your everyday life… Read more “negative energy”

If your mood is ‘black’ & you find nothing seems to lift it - do some housework. (Please bear with me…)
Putting a bit more effort than usual into… Read more

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