Posted by ClearSkies on September 2, 2005, at 15:34:14
In reply to new friends in depression 2, posted by bambi on September 2, 2005, at 14:51:16
Hello and welcome, Bambi! I'm no stranger to depression either, having been on and off and on and off of various SSRI's over the years until I was diagnosed several years ago as being mildly bipolar2. (Mostly major depression with some episodes of agitating mania thrown in, just enough to get fired from several jobs.) Now I'm on an SNRI (Cymbalta) and take Xanax as well to deal with anxiety and panic attacks. You have plenty of company here.
I hope you'll find this a supportive community with people who can share experiences with you.
Are you in therapy at all? I find this very helpful in learning coping skills during the "better" periods that I can rely on when I cycle into depression. As my friends here have noted, since I started posting here my recovery times have shortened during those depressive periods. I choose to see this as a combination of proper medication, and better insight into my personal triggers and how to deal with them.Nice to meet you, Bambi, and I look forward to seeing you around the boards. Do you have any questions about the site?
ClearSkies
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