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I went, she thinks bipolar, like I thought. Happy I can get help, horrified that the word is in my records now.

so I started something today. I had a check up to get started on depression meds. I have my first counseling appointment next week. kind of scared kind of excited hopefully I keep my courage up and make it to my appointment next week. hugs to everyone out there. take care of yourself.

I always seem to say I'm fine, even before I think about it. It's like a knee jerk reaction. My bf doesn't believe me if I say I'm fine. I have been crying and will go to work as soon as my eyes stop hurtin, uundoubtedly people willask how iI am today and I will say fine the sameas aalways even if I...

Welcome Bec98, You've been through a lot, especially for how young you are. But as they have said above, you are obviously a strong person because you seem to be handling it. I am sure that you will give it your all at this new school, as you seem to have given your all to much already, and there wi...

Welcome mlrgy, Omg so so familiar. I understand the roller-coaster feeling all too well. I also know how hard it is to silence that inner critic. Mine likes to remind me of all the mistakes I've made and anything bad I've done sometimes until I want to just scream or worse. I know the need to make s...

Welcome KingAurthur, It might be time for you to get a real doctor, and maybe set up some continued counseling (I know I keep telling myself the same thing, finally got a real Dr this year, haven't worked myself up to a counselor). It's hard taking any steps while you are dragged down with depressio...

Skaterdrew thanksso mmuch for sharing. The threads are for all of us so it is fine for you to share anywhere you are comfortable. I am happy that my thread is a place to share. Thanks for the information on rehab, I am sure at least one person reading it will get something to help their journey and ...

Crazykiss thank you for your response and support, it is appreciate. I have never been on the chat room here, but it is cool there is someone that similar to me here. I tried a counselor once and I didn'tllike it. Theykept jjumping to conclusions and the appointments were so far apart I didn't gget ...

I know what you mean. Everyone judges whether they mean to or not. I really have no one I would want to open up to totally so I'm jumping in here hoping for thebbest, cause I really think I need to vent and get validation. Hope you feel comfortable enough to jump in at your own pace also. *edited to...

Hi Emily. Good to see you on here also.

Oh lord, no one has heard my whole story. But I'll give a brief overview. Born after my dad dropped out of the army just a couple years before he could have retired. He was consumed with PTSD so he couldn't get a job so we moved around a ton, my twin died from malnutrition. My mom was selling sketch...

Thanks for the response. Honestly, I know how common depression is, I've encouraged others to get help, I just don't have the desire to share that side of myself with anyone. I suppose I have a fear of judgement. I would not even answer questions in front of the class when the teacher called on me i...

Hi everyone, a quick intro. I am a mom of 2, in long term relationship with my youngest baby's daddy. I have been in and out of depression since I can remember. Even kindergarten I remember feeling depressed, outcast and desired isolation. I have never sought treatment or medication. I have trouble ...