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Charlie, I have had therapy. It helped me get through some really tough times. It's important, though, to find the right therapist. If the therapy doesn't seem to help after a few sessions or things just don't "click" between you and the therapist, find another one. I'm glad you took the f...

hollyann,

Yes, I have talked to my doctor about my concerns. We have been trying some different combinations of meds to find what works best for me. Things have definitely improved with the meds I am taking now.

I seem to experience cycles in my depressions. At times I feel good for a couple of months, then I get depressed for weeks or months at a time, and then feel better again. It's really straining my marriage because my wife is getting just plain tired and emotionally drained with the ups and downs. Wh...

Hi everyone, My name is Mike and I am 42 years old and married with two children, both girls, ages 11 and 13. I was diagnosed with depression about 7 years ago that. When I was diagnosed, I didn't show all of the "classic" symptoms of depression. I was mostly angry, irritable, and emotiona...