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I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. Like you, I try to look at the positives but sometimes that gets hard. It's almost like having your arm amputated and, as you're processing the pain and problem-solving how to survive the suffering, you're also trying to look on the bright side! I guess what...

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. sounds like stress on a lot of fronts. I know that it's like a glass for me. When that stress glass gets fuller, I feel less in control of how I feel and the depression/ less disciplined behaviors pop up. For me it's over-eating. I have absolutely no suggestions, a...

I'm very sorry about the things you are feeling. What you've described is a huge burden for anyone, let alone a young woman. You seem like a smart, caring person who just wants life to resume its normal pattern. That's very understandable. Whenever life goes off course, it can be disorienting, stres...

Hi, My story is like yours. Nothing much in the form of meds or counseling has helped. Had clinical depression with possible mood disorder for over 25 years. I've tried everything I could think of. Exercise helped the most. I need to get back to that. I just want you to know that you aren't alone. I...

Hey There, I read your post and feel like we could be depression twins. Although I am not currently taking meds, I've tried several and had counseling. Nothing quite overcomes the loneliness and isolation, no matter what I do. My family doesn't understand. I have no friends close enough to share the...