Posted by cubic_me on September 12, 2003, at 15:56:46
Hello!
I'm pretty new to these boards, so I thought I'd introduce myself, I wouldnt want all you friendly people thinking that some stranger was intruding into your lives - so after you've read this I wont be so much of a stranger any more (hopefully!).
I'm a 20 year old student from the UK & have had depression on and off for the past 6 or 7 years, tho' I didnt do anything about it 'til this year. It got pretty bad after a really close friend of mine killed herself nearly a year ago and my housemates made me see a councellor. She convinced me to see a doctor & now I'm under a really rubbish pdoc who seems to know less about meds than I do. I havent seen him or he councellor for 3 months because they are both near the university I go to and I've been home (300 miles away) for the summer vacation.
Anyway, nothing seems to be working, my insides still feel like they are so tight that they are going to implode and I could sleep for every hour of the day if I let myself. I'm on efexor that the moment, it doesnt work and I get withdrawal symtoms a few hours before I'm due each dose.
Do I sound negative? I'm sorry, thats not very endearing! But I love to listen to what other people have got to say on practically anything and I'll try and help if I can!
Ok, so if you go to the end of that marathon reading session, CONGRATULATIONS!
big hugs, _me
poster:cubic_me
thread:259428
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