Oh, ADD. How you frustrate me!
August 22, 2008 8:01pm
I'm at work right now. I have these progress notes that need to be typed out. It isn't even that difficult to do them but I have such a …
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MyViolet
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About Me
I'm a grad student in a Counseling program and I work in a social service agency. My own battle with depression has inspired me to help others.
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Sleepless and Miserable
April 19, 2008 3:49am
I joined this web site tonight because I was feeling incredibly depressed. I got out of bed and came to the computer to look for depression support …
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Hi! I can't think of too many people who couldn't use a hug nowadays! Hang in there! :)
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI was diagnosed at 16 with depression. I'm 24 now and, while it's certainly better, I still have some bad times. I also have major problems with shopping and credit card debt.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- I go every two weeks, and it helps.
- Effexor Not Working
- I was on this years ago and it wasn't working.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- It works most of the time.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- This worked for a long time but lost its effectiveness. One side effect was weight gain.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I usually feel better after writing.
Close Shopping Addiction
I spend more than I make and have for years, which has led to lots of credit card debt and anxiety. I am secretive about my purchases and feel shame and guilt about shopping, but I still do it.
Open Anxiety
While my official diagnosis is depression, I notice that it often displays as anxiety.
Treatments
- Breathwork Working / Worked
- Meditation Working / Worked
Open ADHD / ADD
I am distracted all the time and it affects my work.
Treatments
- Adderall Working / Worked
- It's working fairly well.
Open Abstinence & Celibacy
I am a Catholic and do not believe in premarital sex.
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