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TexasTowelie

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3. You are welcome.

Reply to bettyellen (Reply #1)

Fri May 9, 2014, 01:00 PM

May 2014

I had issues with depression for nearly 30 years, but didn't start taking any medication until 2002 when I found out that I was insulin dependent. Last month I was feeling so hopeless that I went to the most drastic measures and was subsequently diagnosed with manic depression. I know how difficult it has been for both my family and myself so when I saw the article I knew the importance of sharing this information with others.

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How Loved Ones With Mental Illness Affect Their Caregivers [View all] TexasTowelie May 2014 OP

thanks TT, there is such stigma and too little help these days. bettyellen May 2014 #1

You are welcome. TexasTowelie May 2014 #3

grew up with schizophrenic brother back when there were no meds for it. it all but destroyed the bettyellen May 2014 #5

My mom PasadenaTrudy May 2014 #6

I am so sorry, Trudy. It was difficult enough with a brother, caused my Mom lifelong depression and bettyellen May 2014 #7

Thanks for sharing IAMWE May 2014 #2

You are welcome and let me welcome you to DU. TexasTowelie May 2014 #4

My husband had a sudden onset of PTSD a few years ago. He is better but still has episodes liberal_at_heart May 2014 #8

You are correct, unfortunately. TexasTowelie May 2014 #9