Posts Tagged ‘About’

I'm addicted to vicodin, and it is ruining my life, how can I stop?

Just to give you an overview, i have an extremely addictive personality, i have had drug problems in the past, but then i was clean for 7 years, somehow i managed to find myself in this position again tho, and its worse than ever.. I started taking vicodin about a year and a half ago [...]

What are the signs and symptoms of depression, and being Bi polar?

I know there is something mentally wrong with em but I'm not sure which it could be i know depression runs in my family but ive questioned if being bi polar does too my uncle killed himself because of it and my moms on medication for her depression. but i am wondering what the symptoms [...]

Should I tell anyone I am depressed?

I told my mother flat out that I was depressed. I told her two times that I am going to kill myself. and she hasn't done anything. she just told me, "oh don't start that" or "don't say that". That's because I have seen three psychologists during my lifetime (I'm 17 now). the last two [...]

Can you name some famous people who suffer with Manic Depression?

or now better known as Bipolar Disorder? and can you name any film with actor/actress who play's as a Bipolar suffer? I have already seen the film called Mr, Jones 1993 film... very good film too. Patty Duke. Some think Mary Todd Lincoln did too. Jean Claude Van Damme Sting Axl Rose many others follow [...]

Friend with depression, Did I do the right thing?

Firstly, a bit about my friend... I'm sorry this is long, I'll try to be as clear as I can! He's in his early 30's, and I've known him since I was 17 and he was 25. I'm female. Even back then, I suspected it was "manic" or bi-polar, because he could be very cheerful [...]

Depression – What You Should Know About Depression

A lot has been said, written and preached about depression. Many researches and analysis have been made in this regard. Some people feel that it is a stage where one feels similar to a black curtain of despair clouded over their lives. Others feel really irritable and that no energy is left in them [...]

Any words of advice or comfort for the husband of a Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) sufferer?

I have been married to my wife Josie for just over 7 months. she suffers from Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression), though only really suffers the "manic" cycles. she is currently displaying her trigger symptoms, which are "suspicious thoughts" where she thinks she is in some kind of spy story. although I thought I'd be able [...]

Are these classic symptoms of bipolar disorder?

So I found out I have bipolar disorder type two. I'm 19 and I always knew that "something" was wrong with me. For the last year I've been going to the doctor for depression and none of the anti-depressants have worked. I went to a psychologist and she prescribed me Adderall for attention-deficit disorder but [...]

Can taking Adderal XR with an antidepressant cause manic like symptoms such as sleeplessness and hyperactivity

My doctor added Zoloft to the Adderal XR I have been taking for three years. At first, I felt my depression and anxiety lighten, then I soon couldn't sleep and I was really nervous. I have become a reck. I weaned myself off the Zoloft, but I still have panic attack like stuff going on. [...]

How do you deal with depression during pregnancy?

financial issues, relationship problems. this is our first child and he's been talking about separation. i'm worried about getting a divorce. it's a long and complicated story and i've been depressed going on 3 weeks now. medication? therapy?...what can i do? and i am going to the doctor wed. for my glucose test and i [...]