Depression Understood Forums

Hello everyone. On the forum, I prefer to go by the name Silver, as I am not new to the internet but use a different screen name usually. So I'll try to get used to my new name here.

Anyway, I'm here because I too am attempting to fight off depression. I was recently diagnosed (about six months ago) and have been taking Citalopram ever since. Started on a low dose, then got bumped up to a higher one. I believe, however, that I have been depressed for several years now, but did not have the resources to seek therapy until I started college, as my parents refused to take me.

I am currently not being seen regularly in therapy and am, once again, without resources, so I was hoping to find a comfortable forum to discuss any happenings in case I run into trouble. I look forward to meeting you all and contributing to the seemingly lively community that exists here.

Best wishes.

Hi Silver and Welcome to the Forums! Look forward to hearing more from you here. Take Care!

I'm new too, welcome to the forum. Feel free to share your inner thoughts that trouble you, and perhaps I can provide you with some words.

Hi Silver and welcome to the forums. I think it is great that you have gotten some help with your depression. This is an excellent place to post and exchange information with people who understand the struggles of depression. You might want to check out our Chat room as well. Chat is another resource at DU that offers you a wide variety of people to listen, support and exchange information.

Take care and keep posting

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I apologize for the long break without reply; it was finals time at my university, and I just moved out of my dorm. Yet another stressful time, but I'm happy to settle for a bit... I'll definitely keep in touch with you all on the forums and I wish everyone well.

Hi Silver, I hope your finals went well, and yes, I know about stress and moving out of the dorm. I am heading down to pick up my daughter this weekend, ( I think she has been packing for days, lol) so I can only imagine!!

Enjoy the break from your classes, I hope your summer plans leave you refreshed and ready for the fall term. Take care

Oh, the packing was stressful... lol Good luck to you and your daughter! And thank you for the warm wishes; I feel I did well on my exams and essays. I'm feeling strangely confident, which I don't normally feel, so it's quite a relief from the norm...