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Thnk you for your kind words. Yes Im medicated at the moment - Sertraline for the depression and Zopiclone for the insomnia and anxiety. Fluoxetine has always been my remedy before, so waiting to see what sertraline can do.... Its true, that no-one can truly understand what we feel as our depresed s...

Why is it so difficult for others to understand the mechanics of depression, even when you try to explain - a, what causes it and b, how it makes you feel? Just tried to have a sensible conversation with my other half, and he now thinks he just has to make me feel happy more often - like how can tak...

Hi guys, only the 2nd time Ive been here so still a Newbie.... Have had a couple of relativeley good days, then today it all started to disintegrate....... have been medicated for a month now, Sertraline and Zopiclone, and had started to feel a little better - then today! Was hoping to return to wor...

Thanks Guys, hugs and understanding are sometimes all we need.... Yes, Im under the care of my GP, and am currently medicated - Sertraline 30mg and Zopiclone 7.5mg. Am trying to hold off on the Zops as much as possible as I have heard some shockers about their addictive nature, but they help me thro...

Hi Sorry to bother you guys, but I REALLY need to know that there is someone out there who knows how Im feeling. Ive had depressive symptoms for getting on for for 30 years, and am currently going through one of my worst episodes. So much that my husband has just said "why dont you just go top ...