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Friendless

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Depression caused by illness
« on: September 17, 2010, 04:18:30 PM »
I first had depression after having encephelitic chicken pox as a teenager. Although in the past I have been given many different antidepressant drugs none have been helpful. At the moment I am at my lowest point and cannot see any light at the end of the tunnel. Has anybody else had depression from an illness that has not responded to medication. I am being pressed to take by my G.P. but am reluctant because they have never worked for me and it makes me feel so awful as though I am making things up which is so far from true and as I keep going they think I am alright but I am not and don't know who to turn too.

Rosie

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Re: Depression caused by illness
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2010, 06:57:21 PM »
I have a chronic illness which led to my depression. I was put on anti depressants which didn't work for many months.
I have changed to different ones various times. It has taken nearly two years to find any medication that works for me.
I think now i am finally getting through this depression with a combination of the medication. Stick with it and hopefully they
will find the right ones for you.

proudparront

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Re: Depression caused by illness
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2010, 08:03:43 PM »
i have fibromylgia bipolsr depression treatment resisten depression on and on---i hope i can make new friends here--is this all uk --im from us