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LISTEN AND READ CAREFULLY

Depression and How to Cope was created to give support to those who are depressed, have depression and the family/griends of those of us who suffer from this desease.

If you are looking for an overnight miracle - THIS IS NOT THE PLACE. Should you be looking for a cure - there is no cure. Depression is a disease that comes in many forms. There are professional people in the medical field who are trained to help us. There are alternative methods to be used only after talking to the professionals. To name a few of the alternative medical methods: Homopathid Drs, Herbalogist, Accupunture, etc.

As the moderator of this group, I am hear to listen to your story. I can not subscribe anything medical because I am not a doctor. I can tell you of my battles to stay away from suicide.

Listen/Read carfully. To win the smallest battle of any war - the greatest generals had the support of his troops. In this war against Depression, our greatest support is family, friends and the 'Creator of the World'.

This is not an easy fight for the depressed and it is not always east to the support when needed.

If you feel that this group is for you, the please stay but remember we can only give moral support when needed. Sometimes writing it down helps.

Oceannia
aka bjk
oceannia's profile
Bj, can't help but agree with you. Being the owner of my own support group also, I, too, stress the importance of getting the opinon of medical professions. That's what they get paid for doing. Thank you for stressing the above post; it is very important for people who join this group, or ANY support group to understand the importance of this post. Thanks beej.
AnneValente's profile

over 3 years ago
anj -- this is exactly what is needed. we have an adage at chapel that goes 'like minds gather to share their thoughts' on line we may not be able to give physical support. there are times when a person just needs to talk to someone that can not be seen (like all our phone calls and chats on messenger). sometimes talking to a stranger is a lot easier that talking with friends and family in the real wrong.

spread the word -- we are open minded and willing to give that virtual support when ever needed.
oceannia's profile

over 3 years ago
I just got a letter that the medication I have been taking for 10 yrs has been reclassified by my health care insurance and will go up in price- I pay $120.00 now a month. They want me to change brands to something that has a generic.
I am thinking of switching or stopping the medication, but I am afraid to. Life is rocky enough with the medication and all the techniques I learned in counseling, which I still use.
How would you suggest I make this decision? My Doctor already thinks I should not take it "in the summer when there is more sunlight", which makes me feel like he doesn't get it at all.
SandyPond1's profile

over 3 years ago
Sandy:

I would weigh all my options to before making any decision like this one.

The biggest question to ask is: Is it worth stopping the medication? Talk this over with your doctor and ask him about other medications or an alternative to the medication (see post: About me).

About two years ago, I asked my psychiatrist to change me medications from Mirtazapine to something else. After explaining to her the reason why(weight gain when I need to lose it), she put me on Burpion and Trazadone. For now these medications are working out quite well.
oceannia's profile

over 3 years ago
Yes, we need support groups to talk about our challenges we have as we go along thru this time of depression. For some people it is only during the wintertime, but for alot of us it is an all year around challenge. I am glad I have found this group. Mary Lou
MarylouKL's profile

over 2 years ago
Hello, I am retired and it was becuse of accident that happened to me while I was in the army. This accident happened in the year 1981. I am on my second marrage, and it seems to be falling apart. Is there anyone who can help me my feelings of depression are very stong at this time.
Arturo59's profile

over 2 years ago

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