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DEPRESSION - SUICIDE/CRISIS INTERVENTION
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New Posts Suicide Help -- PLEASE READ THIS!!
If you are considering suicide - this is your first place to visit on this forum!! THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE!!
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8 3 Last Post Aug 18 2007, 07:14 PM
In: ** Suicide Hotlines ** 1-800-s...
By: Lindsay

THE DEPRESSION FORUMS WELCOMES YOU
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New Posts A Special Forum to Welcome our 'NEW MEMBERS'!!
This area should be the first place you visit as a new member of our Forum!!

You will find information that may help you to make the best use of these Forums as quickly as possible. It will also make your visit more productive and will enhance your experience at this site.
The topics contained in this area should ease the process of using the Forum in your search for information.
Our members may also stop by and say 'Hey' ;)
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By: iowa
New Posts DEPRESSION FORUMS WELCOMES YOU AS A GUEST!
We warmly welcome you here as a GUEST!
BECOMING A MEMBER IS TOTALLY OPTIONAL!!

PLEASE NOTE: TO VIEW MORE OF THESE FORUMS - YOU DO HAVE TO REGISTER

What can you do as a Guest? When would I need to become a member? What is the procedure and steps to follow should I decide to join?


Please read the information in this section for the answers.
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5 1 Last Post Feb 9 2007, 01:50 AM
In: Depression Forums Privacy Poli...
By: Forum Admin
New Posts Our Forums Terms Of Service (TOS) & FAQ
THE DEPRESSION FORUMS TOS and FAQ
General, system and contact information.
We will also post system announcements here when nessessary.
PLEASE DO NOT POST QUESTIONS IN REGARD TO MEDICATION OR DEPRESSION ISSUES HERE. PLEASE POST THOSE QUESTIONS IN THEIR APPROPRIATE AREAS.
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13 4 Last Post Jul 14 2008, 10:26 AM
In: About Us
By: Forum Admin

DEPRESSION RELATED FORUMS
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New Posts MNESN - Members Needing Extra Support Now!
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We are not a Suicide/Crisis Intervention Center. If you are in imminent danger of hurting yourself, we urge you to refer to the first section of this Forum NOW!! You MUST get immediate professional help which we CANNOT provide here.

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This area will be dedicated to members who need more than the usual support due to a particular event that is currently occurring in your life. We are not talking about life threatening situations here!!!!!
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New Posts DEPRESSION CENTRAL
Any depression related topics that are GENERIC in nature and do not fall neatly into one of the disorders or medication areas.
Some examples: possible causes of depression, effects on depression and work issues and day to day life in general.
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New Posts The Relationship and Depression Forum
This is the forum to discuss your relationships and how they are impacted by depression. We will explore how relationships are either strengthened or weakened by the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Lets talk about the best ways to deal with your significant other while still coping with and overcoming your illness.

Depression can also be precipitated or intensified by a broken or abusive relationship. We will delve into the many issues and concerns presented by these situations.

This is also the room where significant others and their family members can vent their feelings of frustration and gain some knowledge and insight into the depressive state of mind.



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By: ChrystalR
New Posts Parents and Children's Depression Central
This is a room for parents to profit from other parents' experiences and to learn from those members who were either depressed as children themselves or experienced the impact of living with parents who were depressed.

Parents of children who are afflicted with mental illnesses such as ADD/ADHD, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder, can gain support and share information about the various medications prescribed for children. We will also discuss the impact of depressive medications on pregnancy and explore post partum depression.


Subforums: Bipolar Children, Bipolar Moms
Forum Led by: iowa, adorabelle
222 1,760 Last Post Nov 7 2009, 07:48 AM
In: To Parents with Mental Illness
By: Trace
New Posts Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender Issues
A safe place for GLBT members and allies to talk about how our sexual orientation and gender identity relate to depression.
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354 4,327 Today, 03:22 AM
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By: ChrystalR
New Posts The Depression and Religion Forum
This is a forum to explore the relationship between your Depression, Religion and Spirituality. It is an opportunity to discuss how your beliefs (or unbelief's) have helped or hindered you on your road to recovery.

Share the comfort and solace you have found in a Higher Power. Examine and discuss ways to strengthen your faith.

There are many beliefs relating to spirituality and faith. This is a place that welcomes & respects contributions from every member who contributes to a topic that relates to their depression & beliefs.

Remember, though, to keep your posts focused on personal support only; this room is not meant to proselytize or to be anyone's pulpit!

AT ALL TIMES, it is necessary that we write in a way that shows consideration of and respect for the beliefs or nonbeliefs of other members.

This is NOT a forum to debate religion or to hold purely religious squabbles. We are a Forum with a PRIMARY GOAL of dealing with Depression in various ways. Depression is at the heart of the topic in EVERY topic in this Forum.
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558 12,747 Nov 10 2009, 10:47 PM
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By: iowa
New Posts Psych Education 101
Inside:
*How Does Depression Differ From Occasional Sadness?
*What Causes Depression?
*Can Depression Be Successfully Treated?
*How Does Psychotherapy Help People Recover From Depression?
*In What Other Ways Do Therapists Help Depressed Individuals and Their Loved Ones?
*Are Medications Useful for Treating Depression?

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Subforums: Mental illness and stigma: Coping with the ridicule, Therapy
Forum Led by: Lindsay, All Moderators
291 2,252 Last Post Nov 11 2009, 08:52 AM
In: It Is Never My Responsibility ...
By: bj5063

OTHER DEPRESSION & ANXIETY RELATED ILLNESSES
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New Posts Anxiety and Panic Disorders
An open discussion of Anxiety and Panic attacks - An estimated 30 million Americans (including many Famous people) suffer from an illness of the nervous system that is medically recognized as an "anxiety disorder." This illness manifests itself in many distinct but related forms that all share extreme debilitating anxiety at their core. Further information on these types of anxiety disorders can be read inside this forum.
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1,213 10,985 Last Post Today, 12:40 AM
In: Depersonalization, Anxiety, Oc...
By: mysticalgumballs
New Posts Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
Many people use the term ADD as a generic term for all types of ADHD. The term ADD has gained popularity among the general public, in the media, and is even commonly used among professionals. Whether we call it ADD or ADHD, however, we are all basically here for support and information.
Forum Led by: ChrystalR
158 1,023 Last Post Nov 11 2009, 09:07 AM
In: Bipolar With Adhd Or Add?
By: HollyS
New Posts Bereavement
Coping With Loss - Bereavement and Grief.
Of hope and healing in a private area for members who are grieving for a loved one.
Password protected. Please PM a Moderator for the password.
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228 2,343 Nov 4 2009, 02:16 PM
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By: adorabelle
New Posts Bipolar Disorder
For those of us who are Bipolar and all the various mood states in between - anything goes in this Forum -
From your heartaches to your wins!
Bipolar disorder is a "Type" of Depression, with many variations.
Depression is the dominant symptom, but in addition, people have over-energized states which can vary from very mild to very dramatic (not just "mania"; these states also include subtle agitation, irritability and insomnia).

Forum Led by: Sweet Melissa, Sheepwoman, adorabelle
1,009 14,556 Last Post Today, 12:30 AM
In: My Moods Changes Quickly
By: kiu6ywb
New Posts Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders... We are all about ED RECOVERY and are NOT in any way about pro-ana.
NO numbers, (NO weights, clothing size, BMI, calories, etc.), will be discussed.
We will discuss Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating & ED-NOS, where members with an ED can chat about their disorder and their ongoing recovery with their peers and receive information periodically.
You will find support, inspiration and education on your road to a healthy recovery.

Caution: This forum may be triggering, please enter with care.
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308 4,321 Last Post Today, 02:57 AM
In: Eating Issues But Not A Disord...
By: ChrystalR
New Posts Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD
OCD sufferers enter here for a world full of understanding and answers to any of your questions
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326 3,390 Last Post Nov 11 2009, 06:16 AM
In: Ocd Not Getting Better
By: Trace
New Posts Other Depressive Health Disorders
Members give support and talk about their illnesses and the impact and effects it has in regard to Depression and Anxiety:
Cancer, Fibromyalgia (FMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), PMDD, PMS, Parkinson's Disease, Lupus, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Epilepsy, Lyme Disease, Menopause and a host of other debilitating illnesses that can lead to depression.
Forum Led by: Lindsay, Aerial
250 2,330 Last Post Yesterday, 02:38 AM
In: In Remission But More Depresse...
By: blueart
New Posts Personality Disorders
A discussion room for members with PD/BPD/PTSD DID and self harm support.
The above are some of the collection of disorders that co-exist and often feed off of each other in ways that make life very difficult for people diagnosed with it.
Discuss the problems associated with PD/BPD/PTSD/DID and Schizophrenia disorders. Learn about the trauma, abuse, its effects and recovery for Survivors.
There is no password for this Forum.


Forum Led by: adorabelle, Beanchop99
321 2,951 Last Post Today, 01:00 AM
In: Has Anyone Recovered From Bord...
By: Wannabe Happy
New Posts Self Injury (SI)
Self-injury: You are NOT the only one..
This is an SI Forum which offers member understanding and support. We have a section that contains a variety of ways that you can stop yourself from making that cut or burn or bruise right now.

Please enter with caution as this forum can be very triggering.
PM any moderator or administrator for the password.
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350 4,821 Yesterday, 02:29 PM
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By: Little Wing
New Posts Substance Abuse & Recovery
Supporting each other in our fight against these addictions whether it be pain meds, antidepressants or alcohol.


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319 4,641 Today, 03:03 AM
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By: ChrystalR

DEPRESSION & ANXIETY MEDICATIONS - LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
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New Posts Celexa® (Citalopram) / Lexapro®/Cipralex® (escitalopram)
Celexa® is also marketed as Cipramil®, Apertia®, Cipram®, Elopram®,
Lupram®, Prisdal®, Sepram® and Seropram®.
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Lexapro® is a new drug also marketed as Cipralex® and related to Celexa®.
Chat with us about your questions, concerns and comments about both drugs
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In: New To Celexa And Lexapro? Wel...
By: bj5063
New Posts Cymbalta - Cymbalta ® (duloxetine HCl)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cymbalta ® (duloxetine HCl; pronounced SIM-BALL-TA), judging it a safe and effective treatment for major depressive disorder. Let's talk about it.

Forum Led by: iowa
487 6,546 Last Post Yesterday, 09:54 PM
In: A randomized, double-blind, pl...
By: iowa
New Posts Effexor® (Venlafaxine) / Pristiq® (desvenlafaxine)
Effexor®, Effexor XR®, & Pristiq® (desvenlafaxine), are used in OCD, Depression, Hot Flashes & Fibromyalgia -Discuss your questions and concerns here.

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In: Effexor W/d How Long Can They ...
By: nicole84
New Posts Paxil® - (also marketed as : Seroxat, Deroxat & Paroxetine)
Discuss your problems, questions, concerns and successes with one of the most popular SSRI's on the market today.
Information about dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.

Forum Led by: ISeeBluePeople, adorabelle
236 2,024 Last Post Nov 9 2009, 12:17 PM
In: New To Paxil
By: yorkie8971
New Posts Prozac® (also marketed as Sarafem® and Fluoxetine)
Discussion for people currently taking Prozac, Sarafem or Fluoxtine or considering taking Prozac, Sarafem or Fluoxtine - we talk about benefits, side effects - EVERYTHING! Ask your questions, express your concerns, share your comments.

Forum Led by: Sheepwoman
503 4,562 Last Post Yesterday, 03:39 PM
In: Prozac And Painkillers?
By: soprano79
New Posts Remeron® - (Mirtazapine, Zispin)
BY request - A separate areas to discuss your questions, concerns and experiences with this newer NASSA medication.

Forum Led by: SecretMist
297 2,903 Last Post Nov 11 2009, 09:44 PM
In: Side Effects Poll
By: SecretMist
New Posts Wellbutrin® - (also marketed as Zyban® & Bupropion)
Wellbutrin SR®, Wellbutrin XL®
A forum to address your questions, concerns and issues with this popular medication.
Includes clinical and consumer information including indications and dosage, side effects and drug interactions, and contraindications.

Forum Led by: Sheepwoman, Aerial
806 7,825 Last Post Yesterday, 10:47 PM
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By: argusrj2003
New Posts Zoloft®, Lustral® - (Sertraline)
By request from many of you ... Used in the treatment of depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
A special place to discuss your Zoloft experiences.

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591 6,747 Last Post Today, 01:54 AM
In: When To Decrease?
By: supersack
New Posts OTHER DEPRESSION & ANXIETY MEDICATIONS
Other Depression and Anxiety Medications is a place to discuss any medication that does not have its OWN distinct area above. For example: Xanax, Ativan, klonopin, Neurontin® (Gabapentin), Abilify® (aripiprazole), Lamictal® (lamotrigine), Topamax®, Serzone® (nefazodone), Depakote® (divalproex sodium), Buspar, Neurontin® (Gabapentin) and others should be posted here. Should one of these medications turn out to be a very popular topic, we will consider giving it its own forum in the future.

Please, DO NOT post here for CELEXA, PAXIL, ZOLOFT, PROZAC or any drug having its own forum discussion area.

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1,158 7,987 Last Post Today, 12:21 AM
In: Dexidrine Or Adderall
By: funkspiel
New Posts Depression and Meds News
We may not have all the answers, but we'll give you the latest news on Depression and Meds.
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151 289 Last Post Yesterday, 09:57 AM
In: Generics Meds- Do They Work
By: mascarru
New Posts Posting, Asking and Sharing
How our medications effect us, etc.

The treatment of mental disorders is a personal trial and error process.
Your wonder drug or combination of, will be discovered totally independent of what may or may not work for another individual. If one drug was the answer for everyone, then there would be only one drug on the market. We all react differently to different medications and varying dosages.
It may satisfy your curiousity to learn about other people's experiences, BUT this should never be the deciding factor as to what will work best for you.

Your questions answered..Our support given.
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594 4,487 Last Post Nov 10 2009, 04:52 AM
In: Concerta And Supplament Questi...
By: Trace

DEPRESSION-ROAD TO RECOVERY
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New Posts Breaking Stories
A place to discuss current events related to depression and related illnesses. Look here for depression-related news articles. Join our discussions of how breaking news impacts our depressive illnesses, and add your support as we help each other deal with depression and the daily news.
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By: psychocandy
New Posts MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY BENEFITS-US/UK--MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE, PARITY, ETC.
Mental Illness Ranks First In Terms of Causing Disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe
"When compared with all other diseases (such as cancer and heart disease), mental illness ranks first in terms of causing disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2001). This groundbreaking study found that mental illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, (manic Depressive) and schizophrenia, accounts for 25% of all disabilty across major industrialized countries". (President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health) We have inside MH Disability and how to apply-Let's talk about it.
Inside you will find resources on MH Insurance, as well. Health insurance discrimination exacerbates the stigma that discourages people from seeking treatment for mental and substance abuse disorders.
We strive to obtain equality in Mental Health care coverage to eliminate the stigma, as it is no different from any other medical illness.

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In: Canadians
By: theblondeegirl
New Posts One Step At A Time
What has been working for you? This is the place to come to share the positive actions you are taking towards recovery. For example, it could be Nutrition, Exercise, Meditation, self help books, great websites, (no links please), or any other activities that help you and bring hope and healing to you and will be beneficial to other members. Many of us find that writing helps us move forward; We've recently added a poetry thread to this room. Feel free to share your poetry here, or start your own Blog to post your writings by just going into your control panel to set up your Blog! We hope this area will help you on your Road to Recovery.
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In: The Prison
By: ChrystalR
New Posts The DF Water Cooler
Eclectic OFF TOPIC chatter. Come hang out around the cooler with friends. Share your thoughts, relax and get to know each other.
What's new in your world?

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