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Hi Sharlynn62,
I've read the sharing between you and others in our group. I've been depressed for so many times that it became a comfortable space for me to occupy as I knew where I was and what was happening. I learned to feel the pain and continued to function after several years of suffering. I would put on my actors face and go out into the world and fool those around me although I was crying inside. My Father would tell me that I was my worse enemy. I was so sick that I didn't understand. Of all the lessons that I've learned is that once I accept my illness, I have been able to work on the illness by people who are willing to help me recover. These people are professionals and others who share the same sicknesses and hope is instilled. I've learned that acceptance and hope are two verbs that require action on my part. Action helps with optimism and optimism brings me out of my depression. I have no idea what your mental diagnosis is and the medications you take. Hopefully, your Doctor can help you with this portion of treatment. The best to you.
charlie75
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Sorry emotional unstable personality disorder and I\'m also on sertraline 200 mg I\'ve just been weend off diazepam and put on quetiepine
Thanks! Hope you\'ll have great results. It\'s so hard to find something that works.
I\'m not familiar with quetiepine. Is it to take the place of diazepam? I take Klonopin for anxiety, along with Wellbutrin and Remeron for depression, and a few other things for pain and other issues.
I hope the new medication will be effective for you.
Jim
I don't understand what they mean by getting better. Who gets better? I have never gotten better. I take several meds. My doctor just sits there listens smiles at me and writes things down. I've tried 2 therapist 2 different Dr several different meds. Im going to be 57. I've had OCD anxiety and depression since 4th grade. I've never have been better.
Thanks for sharing that. Sounds like something I should look into.
Keep on pushing. I had a neurologist years ago who told me to keep on searching and don't let any doctor tell you that you're a hypochondriac woman! He was right. After 2 years of sickness and going to many doctors I finally found the one who diagnosed me with Lyme Disease - pretty depressing.
Thank you. I've been pushing for years and nothing
Hi @charlie75, I know this must seem so very basic ... but where would one look to find a CBT group? That sounds to me like a fabulous idea.
@choppy -- wanted to see how things are going for you?
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Welcome to our group. I also suffer with anxiety and depression. I just started on Remeron and Lexapro. I\'ve not tried Quetipine. I\'m not familiar with e u. What does this mean?