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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support

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nothing works so far

ive been depressed for 10 years , but last 1 year has been toughest.. Now my heart is involved due to my stay at home depressed lifestyle. I need a kick in...

ive been depressed for 10 years , but last 1 year has been toughest.. Now my he...

•4 hours ago

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Work motivation

How do you motivate someone to work when they would rather die?

How do you motivate someone to work when they would rather die?

•6 hours ago

Hello!!!

I'm Chloe,I'm 37 Houston-Pearland, Texas!! I've been diagnosed with Cyclothymia,ptsd,schizoaffective disorder. I've recently developed paranoid to leave my...

I'm Chloe,I'm 37 Houston-Pearland, Texas!! I've been diagnosed with Cyclothymia,...

•23 hours ago

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Is therapy worth it?

I quit therapy about 2 months ago after being in it for 16 years. I don’t know if it’s worth the time and money anymore. It got to the point where I had to...

I quit therapy about 2 months ago after being in it for 16 years. I don’t know i...

•23 hours ago

Is therapy worth it?

I quit therapy about 2 months ago after being in it for 16 years. I don’t know if it’s worth the time and money anymore. It got to the point where I had to...

I quit therapy about 2 months ago after being in it for 16 years. I don’t know i...

•23 hours ago

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Amiyriptyline making me more depressed

Hi everyone, i am still struggling with meds. I have been given Amitriptyline to add to my Venlafaxine to help me sleep. Started on 2.5mgs. 11th day in,...

Hi everyone, i am still struggling with meds. I have been given Amitriptyline ...

•1 day ago

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Phone call support lines

It's been awhile since I've been involved with any online support groups can anyone tell me of a good phone call support group for depression or bipolar or...

It's been awhile since I've been involved with any online support groups can any...

•1 day ago

Major depression symptoms

Is it normal for a chronic depressed person to be interested in mostly sad music, books, etc.? I’m just a little confused.

Is it normal for a chronic depressed person to be interested in mostly sad music...

•2 days ago

ADAA Blog: Ketamine: A Rising Star in Mental Health Treatment

ADAA member Allison Wells, MD discusses the benefits of ketamine in mental health treatment. "Ketamine is not a new phenomenon, though it seems to be in the...

ADAA member Allison Wells, MD discusses the benefits of ketamine in mental healt...

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Suicidal obsessed

Anyone down for a chat? I'm literally dying inside and it hurts to no end, I just ....

Anyone down for a chat? I'm literally dying inside and it hurts to no end, I jus...

•2 days ago

the session

so as i told before i went to the therapist on saturday. i think i was hopeful she told me some exercises to do and that she is going to take me to another...

so as i told before i went to the therapist on saturday. i think i was hopef...

•3 days ago

To Do Or Die

I don't remember most of my childhood. The memories pop up in my head like spurts or clusters. She said she loved us; my mom. He could've killed us, I thought...

I don't remember most of my childhood. The memories pop up in my head like spurt...

•3 days ago

Supposed therapy day

Today I had an appointment for therapy and I barely made there in time but my therapist was already gone I have mid term going on And I am for the first time...

Today I had an appointment for therapy and I barely made there in time but my th...

•6 days ago

Tomorrow I have an exam

After about 8 hours I have an exam for which I started to study about 2 hours agoI've never been like this After school, I laid on my bed unable to move...

After about 8 hours I have an exam for which I started to study about 2 hours ag...

•7 days ago

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deppression and suicidal thought

i have been battleling deppression since I can remember. I was always mixed with a strong desired of not wanting to be alive. I have always lived for other...

i have been battleling deppression since I can remember. I was always mixed with...

•8 days ago

New ADAA Publication! Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders

ADAA just published a new Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders. With case vignettes that illustrate important information, a multitude of easily...

ADAA just published a new Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders. With case...

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Finding support

it is hard for me to ask for help as i have always been the one giving it . maybe too much as well according to my therapist. i just want no one to hurt like...

it is hard for me to ask for help as i have always been the one giving it . may...

•8 days ago

Hi I am Anwaar and I have depression

Hi. My name is Anwaar. I am from Pakistan. I have been diagnosed with severe clinical depression a few weeks ago, I don't know what to do. I feel so much pain...

Hi. My name is Anwaar. I am from Pakistan. I have been diagnosed with severe cli...

•8 days ago

Hello

HI everyone. This is my first post. I have been dealing with ocd and depression for twenty years. I had a relapse last year and had to go off work for three...

HI everyone. This is my first post. I have been dealing with ocd and depression ...

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•11 days ago

Am I the Only One?

Hey Everyone....I've had some psychotic episodes where I've heard and seen things that weren't there. My psychiatrist is aware and we're working with meds,...

Hey Everyone....I've had some psychotic episodes where I've heard and seen thing...

•11 days ago

New Member

Hi I’m a new member and my goal is to meet new people that can relate to my issues and provide some positive support…

Hi I’m a new member and my goal is to meet new people that can relate to my issu...

•12 days ago

Feeling a bit hopeful

I'm farlirly new here and posted a couple months ago when I was feeling hopeless. I've been on antidepressants for 27 yrs. In that time they've "pooped out"...

I'm farlirly new here and posted a couple months ago when I was feeling hopeless...

•13 days ago

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

What does mental health mean to you? During Mental Health Awareness Month we'll be highlighting resources, personal stories, and more to Break The Stigma and...

What does mental health mean to you? During Mental Health Awareness Month we'll ...

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ADAA Personal Story: Ode to Bipolar Disorder

Ode to Bipolar Disorder by Augustine Raynelle: https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/personal-stories/ode-bipolar-disorder "Packed away in a box Some...

Ode to Bipolar Disorder by Augustine Raynelle: https://adaa.org/living-with-anxi...

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Disappointed in myself today

Well I did it again I overslept due to having insomnia and I was supposed to be at an in-person interview at 9:00 a.m. and woke up at 8:20 a.m. due to not...

Well I did it again I overslept due to having insomnia and I was supposed to be ...

•14 days ago

Power of Word

Hello, am feeling pretty down so I've been able to feel better by reading uplifting poetry, looking at plants and being with animals. all this and helping...

Hello, am feeling pretty down so I've been able to feel better by reading upli...

•17 days ago

My (short) Story

Hi everyone, this is my first time joining a support group for depression. It took all my energy today just to do this. I'm really struggling right now. I'm...

Hi everyone, this is my first time joining a support group for depression. It t...

•17 days ago

ADAA Personal Story: Dreaming Beyond My OCD

"Because of my mental health disorders, I was barely surviving and to me, dreaming was a luxury. For the longest time, I could not envision my life in any sort...

"Because of my mental health disorders, I was barely surviving and to me, dreami...

Partner•18 days ago

Hello! Hope to connect with others who have MDD.

Hello, My name is Cynthia, I live in Kentucky. Hoping to connect with others with MDD. Would like to confer and strategize ways to help self and others

Hello, My name is Cynthia, I live in Kentucky. Hoping to connect with others wit...

•19 days ago

feels like I’ve give up

anyone ever have difficulty just getting out of bed and functioning? have any tips on how to get started? I try every day and I think I can do it and then I...

anyone ever have difficulty just getting out of bed and functioning? have any t...

•20 days ago

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