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Hi. I am on this. I had small side effects when I first started on 25mg and different sets as the dose increased. At 50mg and 75mg, I would get really dizzy/sleepy. At 100 and 125mg, I had stomach issues (the runs...yuck!). But yes, the side effects take several hours to kick in. I used to...

Hi. I am on this too. What they did for me is they started me off on 25mg, then gradually increased to 50 (and I would initially get sleepy), then to 75 (really, really sleepy), then to 100 and finally 125mg (stomach issues as side effects...to the point where I couldn't stay at/go to work)...

Not much of a cryer either. I didn't cry through all the crap that happened. And I hardly ever cry now., though lately I do cry for some things, sometimes (eg something sad that happens to to her people or to animals: but never about my stuff. Not sire if that's weird or not. I hope you get to...

Hi there. Yes. This happens to me too. Even if it's a couple of people tryi g to say something to me at the same time, I lose it. It almost goes exactly the way you described. Sometimes I break things too. I also get a lot of physical ailments too... From headaches, to colds, to my asthma...

Not sure that I can be too helpful here as I have the same issue. One of my previous therapists suggested I email her some of it and I was able to even though I was shaking and it was full of typos etc. But, now, with the shrink, I have the same problem. So I end up talking about other issues I...

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you've gone through a lot. You've come to the right place.

One thing I thought of, and you certainly don't have to answer if you are not up to it, do you maybe have feelings of guilt re your mom's death (I don't mean that you are actually guilty in any way, just feeling so) and if so, I wonder if maybe that could be contributing to the intrusive...

Hi! I get the sense that there is more to your story that you either don't feel comfortable sharing or maybe wish to share at a later time etc. I'm with everyone here in terms of the self-diagnosis...It's really not a good idea and, long term, will do more harm than good. That's not to say you...

Haven't had a chance to read the whole thread but generally, this is a tactic abusers use in order to get what they want.

Wow...this sounds so much like the situation one of my close friends is in. And, as everyone has already said, no, he won't stop. I have never met my friend's boyfriend (I refuse to)...but the first time I met her after not having contact for well over 6 months, the way she talked about him...

I'm in the same boat

49...Sigh...still along way to go

I always operate on the assumption that whatever the therapist is specializing in is the thing that they themselves are/were messed up with. Having said that, even then, not all are understanding...so maybe my assumption is bad lol Staying with the thread, I'm with @Stephernovas...They need to...

Sorry @Junebug. I misread

I think they are also including improvements for palliative care. But I can see why they are not allowing people with mental illness yet. Take someone who's bipolar, for example. They may be in state when they wanna die for a while but then later they may want to live. Or they may have family...

I think this new law is a good start and keep in mind the bill may change somewhat after debate; even if it doesn't, there is room for amendments down the line. I think it might have been a bit different if the Supreme Court had given the new government a longer extension. I would shorten the...

I haven't read the whole thread but...I seriously doubt our new justice minister is going to include people with mental illness in the bill (yes, it's one of the recommendations but I have a feeling she won't go for it. I could be wrong...but even if she did, there would be very strict...

Having a purpose seems so ...utilitarian...Must there be a purpose? Maybe I'm just asking because I don't have one...

I'm sorry to read that you're going through this. I haven't been in this situation but I have been unemployed and it is tough to explain to people and they do get nosy. We really shouldn't have to. I know it sucks but do the best you can with self care. I had depression because I was...

Hi @sun seeker ...Yes, there are others in this black hole...I am going through it now (I have been for a while)...Theoretically, I should be happier...there is a possibility of getting a better job, one that could really change things for me by opening some doors etc. Additionally, some good...

If only it'd just happen already...Sigh.

Thanks, Ed. I think that's part of it. But also when my analysis says things in the world will get a lot worse before they get better etc...people assume it's the depression talking.

I am tired of attempting to explain my reality to others. It shouldn't matter anyway. Nevertheless, it's frustrating not to get understanding...Yes, there is a degree of depression; that, however, doesn't automatically invalidate everything I'm saying. Even when I am having good (in terms of...

My failed attempt involved a rope as well...what stopped me was that I didn't even have the energy to tie the damn thing properly. Only a few people in my life even know about this...What has helped me? To be honest, it's still a constant struggle but being on this forum has helped. Actually...

Thanks. Sigh. Someone stole a bunch of things (probably over Christmas)...I don't care too much for most of it as it can be replaced but also stole some things with sentimental value and I am feeling very down about that...It may not seem like something to get depressed over and I probably...