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Hi, I'm sorry that you have endured such awful things in your life. You need to focus on the positives like your schooling. I don't know your financial situation but I think it would be in your best interest to move out of your parents house. Once you are out of a toxic negative enviornment you'll b...

Thank you for posting. Since I posted this I've been doing a tiny bit better which is a step up. I think my body is starting to adjust to the wellbutrin. I do have an underactive thyroid and I take medicine daily for that. I haven't been crying everyday and my suicidal thoughts have decreased about ...

My boyfriend does not understand depression or anxiety. He doesn't know what to say and how to be supportive. He isn't a bad or even mean person. He's had a very charmed life and doesn't understand why I feel like I do or thinks it's because of him. We've been together for over 6 years and I'm strug...

I'm 25 and after a break from college I'm break again and loving it. I was worried because I thought it would be hard to relate to the younger students but I'm surrounding by all ages and walks of life.

Just a little background information about me. I'm almost 25 and a junior in college. I should of graduated this year but my depression/anxiety combo kept holding me back. I will graduate in about 2.5 years. My depression has a major impact on my life and well being. I truly believe that if I never ...

I've been struggling with depression and anxiety since my early childhood. My family also thought I would grow out of it. Now I'm close to 25 and things have not improved.

I really wanted to join the site to gain insight and support from others in my situation.