Depression Support Group

One in four Americans will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Connect with other members to exchange coping tips, discuss treatment options, and receive much-needed support.

Newest Group Members

	lovechild84 diagnosed for 10 yrs		tkyater2003 lost 4children from depression and more ex beat them and was found guilty i ahve depresssion
	shannonmom0f3 i have had bouts with depression now that i am older it more panick, i will not take meds for it because i was on effexo		cheekypeadomom I have suffered from depression for most of my life. It has worsened in most recent years.
	DARKFAIRY Take 120mg a day has brought my Chronic repeateding depression dow 2 depression		NatesMommy I have depression and was told it runs in my family sence my grandma has it ,mom,and younger sister has it also .

Recent Discussions

Re: Does anyone else feel like me?
I have been having that feeling alot lately and I have no idea what it means. I think it is over stress. I wake up in the middle of the night and I feel like things are spinning out of control and the walls are caving in. If you find any suggestions le Read more...

Posted by CherylGringaLoca on Thu Nov 5

after spinal surgery. Depression is worse
I had two surgerys, One orthoscopic on left knee. Then second spinal fusion 3-4-5-6 lumbar. Bone graft and bone marrrow. Pulminary ebmbolist on the second day after spin surgery Seems to me my depression has become worse. Sometimes I don't want to lea Read more...

Posted by Greeniiis52 on Fri Oct 23

How Do I Get Off My Meds???
I have been on an anti-depressant for 7 years now. Effexor XR for 6 yrs and it was changed to Pristiq now for 1 yr. I started taking them because I had chronic low back pain, which lead to depression. I don't have the back pain any longer and would like Read more...

Posted by Joani on Fri Oct 23

change of season
Anybody having a hard time with the change of season. I hate it when it is gets darker earlier. The leaves changing colors brings me down for some reason because I know winter is coming soon. I think I have seasonal affective disorder because every fal Read more...

Posted by staster14 on Fri Oct 23

POSTRAMATIC STRESS AND OR DEPRESSION AND OR ANXIETY
JJEWELS by JEWELS Thu Oct 15 22:11:40 EDT 2009 HELP 12 YEARS AGO I WAS ATTACKED AND LEFT FOR DEAD BY AND EX CON FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. 5 DAYS BEFORE HE ATTACKED ME HE KILLED A LADY IN THE STATE ON WASHI Read more...

Posted by JEWELS on Thu Oct 15

Re: Depression and Self-Injury (Cutting)
I feel for you...continue to get her help even if she refuses.And of course always be there to listen if she will talk and try not to be judgmental, all she needs is someone to validate her feelings whatever they may be. I have gone through this with my o Read more...

Posted by Pinkie on Thu Oct 15

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Natalie Vavricka

Natalie is Quality Health's Community Manager. An avid runner, she is extremely passionate about health, diet, and fitness and is committed to helping other members of the community find the resources and support for all of their healthcare needs.
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