chemical imbalance

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Horrible news

Trace86 @Trace86 (5030) • United States 27 Aug 09

I got a horrendous call at work today from my cousin. She called to tell me that my other cousin, her sister, took her own life this week. She was only 28 and battling depression for several years. She had no job and,consequently,...

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Bi-polar disorder..... Anyone ever dealt with a friend or relative with it?

lightningd @lightningd (1039) • United States 21 Jan 08

Bi-polar disorder can be hard on friends and families. Has anyone out there had to cope with this illness in a friend or family member? What coping strategies do you use? Good days and bad? Have the illness yourself? Let me hear...

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How do you feel about anti anxiety medications?

cynddvs @cynddvs (2948) • United States 5 Apr 07

My fiance is thinking about getting on something for his anxiety. I'm a little uneasy about this. I know these medications can become very addictive. I would rather try a more natural approach first. Does anyone know of any...

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Are some people born depressed?

PepperJane @PepperJane (50) • United States 7 Feb 07

I think some people are born depressed. It is some kind of chemical imbalance or brain malfunction that begins at birth. What do you think?

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Is your depression caused by environment or chemical imbalance

margoosey @margoosey (14) • United States 2 Jan 07

I've been depressed most of my life. After suffering for over 20 yrs with severe bouts of depression I was diagnosed as having a chemical imbalance. I take meds for this, but it is no cure. The bouts still come and usually in the...

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Depression, is it all in your head?

pssmom @pssmom (51) • United States 15 Nov 06

I had someone tell me once that your life is what you make of it. If you get out of bed and think I am going to have a great day, I am so happy, blablahblah, then you will not be depressed. I do not believe this. I know that I...

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ARE YOU BIPOLAR?

creativedreamweaver @creativedreamweaver (7297) • United States 1 Nov 06

I am curious to know how many bi-polar folks there are on myLot. Are you bipolar type one or two?

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