Mama to four, former amateur stage actress/director, currently pursueing writing
I grew up in a town outside of New York City, moved to Maine in 1979 to go to college. Have done a lot of traveling in between and lived outside the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park for awhile, I’ve lived in western Mass, and have lived all over southern Maine. I have two children, Josh, 17 and Nicole, 16. I raised them as a single mother, when their father decided to disappear when the kids were still in diapers - never to be found again - at 39, I finally found someone to spend my life with, but my kids are my joy and my love and my heart. We went through so much together, and have a bond that those who have struggled understand well. I have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder…I am also a recovering alcoholic and drug addict (12 years).I am trying to overcome all of these things, some days are good, and some are really rough, but this is what i need to deal with. I love to be alone and live a very quiet life. I live for my music, it feeds my soul, and i love to read, and am trying to perfect the art of stained glass. In my heart there is an artist that wants to be released but hasn’t found the perfect outlet yet…I spent too many years of my life being badly abused in every way, which left its scars, but made me the person I am today. I try not to dwell on the past, although I do get flashbacks from time to time, and when I get them, it’s like i am reliving them and it is very painful, but then I also realize I had someone watching out over me, because I really shouldn’t have survived; but I did. I love the peace I feel from living in the woods; I love to hike up mountains, have spent a lot of time climbing the White Mountains in New Hampshire haven’t done it in a while, but hope to get back into it again. there’s nothing that feels quite like standing on the top of a mountain - it’s magical. I love anything that has to do with art, even my pathetic guitar playing, and even though i have a terrible voice, i love to sing, i feel music in my soul…there’s not much more about me, except that I am happiest when I am outside, waking through the woods, sitting by a river, kayaking, x-country skiing…just put me outside - that is where I get my spiritual strength from…
I’m trying to deal with the loss of my mother due to cancer.
I am a 31 year old female married to someone w/ bipolar disorder. Looking for knowledge and support.
I caring for a husband with Alzheimers, asbestosis and COPD and Emphasema. My sister who lives with me is alcoholic. I have crinic pain from gunshot wounds in the past and have been at the point recently where looking at me makes me feel like crying.
I started Cymbalta 2 days ago. I am getting a tingly feeling in my skn and my BP is 200/95 today.
no one knows i have episodes and that i hate myself not even my husband or my kids
I’ve been bipolar since I was a child, but did not start meds until I was 41…(re)dx’d at age 43.
I suffer more with depression than I do with mania, although I’ve been there too.
I’m in search of a private psychiatrist in the Norfolk, Va. Beach area. Is this the place?
I have lived with major depression since I was a Child. I live in a retirement home, very beautiful, in the Mountains. But there is really no support. Friends are few and I really would love to have a good friend, I think that would help. My family has nothing to do with me, they are afraid they will catch what I have. I have been on and off with depression and now this relaspe will not go away. I cannot think or go out, or do not really feel good. I feel alone. I do not know how to help myself!
I am a house wife with 2kids and I am from India.My mind always thinks abt the problems that had started after marriage and I cannot concentrate on anything.I feel as there is love in me and I feel hopeless
My boyfriend was diagnosed with manic depression and we have been apart for a month. He does respond to my text messages a little bit. But he does not talk to me on the phone nor does he see me.
I am a 57 year old female. I suffer from depression and have for many years.
I’m 31 and have just moved to the east coast from the west coast. I have never lived anywhere else exept my hometown. I’m having a hard time with my friends and family so far away. I’m trying to remain strong for my husband but lately it’s just becoming to difficult. We’ve been trying to conceive for the last five years and I can feel myself falling deeper into depression.
Moved to the US from Canada - still trying to cope with life without friends and family. Trying hard to make everyday fun and fulfilling for my two children (the happiness and joy in my life). Coping with work - I am in a profession that requires a certain amount of giving of oneself - feel depleted by this and need to be better at saving parts of myself for me, my kids, and husband.
I AM A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER WORKING WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. I WILL PROBABLY BE WORKING WITH HS STUDENTS IN THE FUTURE. A NUMBER OF MY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR DEPRESSION. i WOULD LIKE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONDITION
sexual dysfunction,mood swings
I suffer from depression and am bipolar. Was diagnosed four years ago but had it all my life. Having a very difficult time now.
Other than working, I don’t have any friends. I don’t know why. My wife left me after 35 years and that’s ok. I’m being treated for depression and anxiety. I just can’t let down my wall and see others as friendly. Work is dog eat dog and I haven’t had a raise in three years. Other workers bash me behind my back and management believes them. I want off this planet. On weekends, I stay in bed and hide. I haven’t watch TV in three months. I have hobbies but don’t do them. I am stuck.
im tired of being tired ; i want to be able to smile and have good days;i want to be able to function…
cRiMiNaLy iNsAnE
I am suffering from agitated depression and recently started treatment. I would just like some feedback on this issue, and be helpful if I can.