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How do you know if your depression is adequately managed?

I’ve been paying a great deal more attention to my depression lately because I can feel it creeping in as the holiday approaches. Admittedly, I’ve not been working out as I should be, and part of that is probably depression-related as well. At the same time, I could be forcing myself to go, but I’m …

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Why I’m increasing my antidepressant today

I gave myself one week to grieve the loss of my marriage and that week was officially over. While I’m not hitting the ground running, at least as quickly as I was hoping, I am moving forward. In a little while, I have an appointment with my PCP over the phone, due to COVID. I’ve …

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Is this an adverse reaction to his antidepressant?

Emmett’s been on Prozac for about a week or so now, and I noticed something today that I’m a bit concerned about. Frankly, I’m not sure why I didn’t connect the dots sooner. Anyway, I’ve been noticing a significant increase in Emmett’s energy levels. At first, I thought we might have to revisit his Adderall …

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Managing #Depression in my 11-year-old #Autistic child

Putting your child on medication can be very scary, but here’s why we did.

I’ve been taking #Prozac for about 8 weeks now

I wanted to share a quick update in regards to my ongoing war with Depression. As many of you already know, I’ve been in a lifelong war with Depression. Recently, I shared that I went back to my doctor because I wasn’t coping with life, and I was drowning in negative thoughts. About eight weeks …

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I’m massively depressed and I need help

I’m very quickly losing the war with Depression and if I don’t do something, I’m afraid of where I’ll end up. Here’s what I’m going to happen..

Getting kicked in the ass by withdrawal symptoms again

The last day or so, I’ve been feeling better. Tomorrow makes two full weeks since I took my last dose of Paxil. It’s been a mixed bag of absolute misery and somewhat survivable. Yesterday I was doing really well and thought I was finally at the tail end of this shit but I was wrong. …

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This is what withdrawing from #Paxil is doing to me

I wanted to touch base and let you guys know where I’ve been. Since last Thursday, I’ve been really, really struggling both physically and emotionally. I was doing pretty good, or so I thought. For most of the last 90 days or so, I was going okay. I would feel changes each time my dose …

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