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    About Me

    depression sufferer for 4 years with comorbid anxiety. Hypertension and side effects of medication cocktail. My support team consists of family doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist and access to employee assistance program (EAP)and great friends.

    Interests

    Playing hockey and cricket. Occupational health and safety Mental health in the workplace

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for April 12, 2007

      Mood April 12, 2007 6:38am

      This is day one of my visit to Daily Strength. Found it while browsing the Net. Got a bit carried away and looked into everything. Probably …

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      From poetrywriter April 13, 2007

      Sweetie, I am here for you and I care. You are very special and deserve so much.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Panic Attacks

      Treatments

      Effexor Working / Worked
      Working but part of a recipe that my psychiatrist uses to treatment depression with comordid anxiety
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      having a second round of therapy after a period of wellness before relapse
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      off label use at low dosage 25mg for insomnia and nocturnal panic attacks. If panic is severe just doesn't work.
      Zoloft Not Working
      1st antidepressant used by primary carer, discontinued by psychiatrist, replaced with Effexor. Used with Temazepam as sleeping aide.
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      Treatments

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Good for when I am feeling worst because I tend to avoid/withdraw from situation
      Effexor Working / Worked
      works best for aches and pains, both mental and physical. Sleep still a problem so atake low dose Seroquel to make sure I get unbroken sleep
      Meditation Not Working
      Music Working / Worked
      Best for use while at work for concentration
      Remeron Working / Worked
      The best thing for sleeping to avoid the nocturnal panic attacks
      Talking Working / Worked
      Having a person there to listen without judgement very important
      Writing Working / Worked
      do it every day especially when I live alone and can't always find somewone to talk with
      Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
      First line medication for six months. Effexor much better.
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