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KiT, It definitely sound like, for the most part, you seem to be doing a lot of the things that you should be doing to combat your depression. I know that it can be frustrating when medications, therapy, St. John's Wort, and other treatments don't work or only work so well. The only thing that I can suggest is that you keep trying anything that you think might help give you the boost that you need. I can't guarantee that you'll return to the way that you felt before the onset of your depressive symptoms, but I would keep your eyes open for treatment strategies that might prove to be beneficial. At least that's what I've been doing. Will it pay off? I'm not sure, but I think it's worth sticking around in case the improvement that I need is just around the corner. Tomatheus Thanks Tomatheus, your words are very encouraging. I think i will do what you suggested and weigh my options out. Maybe something will work out. The only thing I'm afraid of is having this depression as a crutch for the rest of my life. I want to just enjoy life for once you know.
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Hey liftmeup, thanks for the kind words. I'm glad that people like us can communicate over the internet. I'm sure we have both had our struggles and things. I have actually tried group as well. I did it for about 4 months and I was too shy so I felt that it didn't benefit me as much. But since you seem to be a big believer in it then maybe I will try it again. What you said about the past is 100% true. No matter how hard I try, the past is the past and I can't do anything about it. My only concern is will my future be brighter or will my life take a turn for the worst? Sometimes I feel like things will only get worse. KiT
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I am glad so many people here are so welcoming. Right now I am now Prozac and yeah I do go see a therapist. I have seen one for more than a year now. I have skipped around medicine, starting with Welbutrin and going to Prozac and one more. I have tried St. John's Wort and it was alright. I hear that exercise is good but I just can't seem to muster up the motivation to do it. I am doing pretty poorly in school now and I just want things go back to the way they were when I was not depressed, but to me it just feels like wishful thinking. I have a lot of finacial problems as well and this is only aggrivating the problem. KiT
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Hello, I have dealt with problems with depression for about 7 years now. (I am 21 now). I just don't have the motivation to do things anymore. I don't care about school and my future and my relationship (or lack of). I just feel like I am floating in the ocean of life and not caring where it takes me. I have been on medication for years now and it makes me feel better but not feel more motivated to accomplish things. What can I do? I miss actually LIVING life you know. KiT
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I am new to this board. To introduce my situation briefly, I am a 22 year old college male and I have been diagnosed with depression for about 4 years now. I have had the symptoms for about 7 years but i was too scared to tell anyone I had a problem so i kept it to myself for about 3 years. So most of my high schools years were taken over by this condition. I never dated and have no experience/ interest in dating when I was in high school. I am 22 now and as I see my friends pairing off and going separate ways, I kinda wanna do the same but I feel like depression is crippling to the point were its too hard. Long story short, I want to date and but am too scared. I don't want to suffer a massive heartbreak. I also feel socially awkward at times and I just don't know. I want to get one with my life and just live it but depression keeps pulling me back. Any advice forum?
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I have been on medication for about 3 years on and off and i was wondering if depression ever comes to an end or if it will drag on until the day i die.
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i am a 22 year old male who has suffered with severe depression since about freshman year in high school. Its been close to 7 years since my diagnosis and i feel like the majority of my life has been robbed from my by this illness. I am slowly recovering but things may not be the same. I am just wandering through life looking for lasting happiness. Good to meet yall