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Thank you for sharing your experience. I plan on asking my doctor about this treatment. Hopefully, someone else will weigh in with more about side effects. Hi Cactus, Thank you for your response, and I definitely recommend asking your doctor about ECT. I personally am not experiencing as quick or a...

You have to look up Ketamine Infusion for depression. I'm 42 and have been suffering from severe depression/bipolar and anxiety almost all my life...depression didn't really work at all!!! Since nothing was working, the doctor told me about how they are using ketamine, which is a medication that th...

Halo there, welcome to the forum... I’m so sorry to hear you are hurting so much... hugs.... I wish I know what to say to offer you some instant relief from all that you are suffering. But instead I’m sending you tons of virtual hugs and I wanna let you know I’m here for you and with you. So are ot...

Hi Tmb1357, I hope things have been going well for your and your bf! I obviously can't speak for him, but I do suffer from depression and can maybe offer some insight in that regard. A depressive episode essentially drains a person of their confidence, self-esteem, and ability to experience emotions...

Hi heavyheart38, It sounds like you're suffering from pretty oppressive anxiety, and I'm very sorry to hear (read?) that. It's an awful thing to have to deal with by itself, never mind the resulting impact that it has on our relationships. Rejection is never fun, and I definitely understand avoiding...

I have suffered from severe Major Depressive Disorder my entire life and have tried every treatment imaginable. I initiated bilateral electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) three months ago and haven't really noticed any improvement. I'm keeping with it because I haven't given up all hope that it will help...

Hi jamesjohne, First, I just want to mention that I am not a medical doctor, so take my ramblings with the appropriately sized grain of salt. That being said, I absolutely believe that the migraines and the depressed mood could be related; although, whether one caused the other or if they simply hav...

Hi Imnothere, I've had several very similar experiences, albeit not involving carrots :wink: The chronic guilt that comes from being your own biggest critic doesn't recognize any situation as being trivial or not. Once you get inside your own head it's all to easy to become overwhelmed and end up on...

Thank you so much for posting this beautiful poem! It hit me where I live--you really could have been describing my life right now. I wish you all the best.

Hi jennasauer. I understand where you're coming from--I'm having the same daily struggles and have been essentially my entire life. The best advice I can give is this: Don't give yourself the chance to ruminate. Keep as busy as possible. The idea of suicide seems very attractive when you're in your ...

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and I'm pretty excited for the opportunity to meet other individuals that are likeminded. Is it just me or does the best understanding come from others that are having with similar problems? Here's my story. I'm 32 years old and have been struggling with Major Dep...