Depression Tribe

Oh boy...

I have suffered from severe depression from as soon as I can remember. My diagnosis is Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (due to abuse until age 18). Currently being weaned off Cymbalta and Lamictal. Doctor plans to try me without meds for the first time in 12 years (ACK!). I haven't given up the fight and am trying to remain positive. I'd really love to share my triumpths and failure with others.
5-24-08: Update Currently between doctors because my doctor retired without warning. Was put on 150 mg of Wellbutrin SR by clinic doctor to be seen in 30 days. Small improvement. No improvement with anxiety. Right now just trying to "Fake it till I make it." I'm volunteering at the American Red Cross and its at least helping to get out of the house a little bit.

college football especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, spending time with my friends, my family and my cats (they are like my babies!), spending time outside in the warm weather, exercising, watching movies, reading, meeting new people, learning new things, watching "House" and "American Idol", shopping when I have the money, working when I'm not on disability,volunteering for the American Red Cross, having an amazing therapist

feeling sad, negative people, selfish people, reality tv except for Idol, judgemental people, being in the hospital, having anxiety that won't go away, having doctors that won't listen, having friends and family that treat you like you are "crazy"

(In no particular order) Modern English, Ramones, Pink Floyd, R.E.M., U2, Christina Aguilera, Nickelback, Anything from Grease or Saturday Night Fever, Yaz, Violent Femmes, Chris Daughtry (my all time Favorite), David Cook (My second fave!), Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Carrie Underwood, Rush, Journey, The Ohio State University Marching Band, New Order, Kiss, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Rascal Flats, Garth Brooks, The Fray, Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Saving Jane, Social Distortion, Jane's Addiction, AC/DC, The Stray Cats, Adam Ant, Steve Miller Band, Mariah Carey, Ministry, Jane's Addiction, almost anything from Lion King, anything 80's ... and plenty more... it just depends on my mood and oh did I mention Chris Daughtry and David Cook???

Anything by Jonathan or Faye Kellerman, Anything by John Grisham, Elizabeth Wuertzel or Melodie Beattie or any self help book I can get my hands on... I'm always open to suggestions..

Patch Adams is my all time favorite. My dream is to work in the hospital portrayed in the movie (yes, it does exist). Almost any movie about football (Rudy, We are Marshall, Highlights from the 2002 National Championship)). Almost anything with Jim Carrey or Adam Sandler, Girl, Interruped, Gone in 60 seconds, Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama, Shawshank Redemption, Evil Dead, Any of the "80's" cult films, Coyote Ugly, Chicago, Rent, Beaches, Office Space, Grease, The Butterfly Effect, Any Thriller as long as it isn't gory, Prozac Nation, Clueless, The Matrix, Ameican Pie (1 only), The Notebook, War Games ("How About A Nice Game of Chess?"), Ice Castles...ok, I could go on for hours...

Ohio State football, college football, and college football (lol), reading, exercsing and other things I mentioned above, supporting my friends, weekend trips, relaxing with my friends and cats, online research, support groups and MySpace. Actually my thearpist often complains that I don't have enough hobbies.

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