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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

How to avoid Holiday Stress Part 5

Dear Members,

Don’t expect perfection. Holiday TV specials showcase families living nearly perfect lives, but in reality we know this is not the way it is. You may be late for dinner, your partner may forget to put the trash at the curb, and your dog may eat your slippers. These events happen to everyone. Accept that imperfections are everywhere and that no family or person is perfect.

Seek help when needed. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed with sadness or anxiety, tense, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to return to daily activities. If these feelings persist, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Goldberg Test

Julie,

If you click on the Toolbox tab, the contents including the Depression Test link will be there. In order to see your results of the test, you must answer all the questions. You may also retake the test as you progress through the program. I hope this helps. If you ae experiencing problems with the site, please feel free to contact us at support@depressioncenter.net.

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Happy New Year!

Dear Members,

Happy New Year! Take a few moments to reflect upon the changes and progress you've made in overcoming your depression and make plans to meet and achieve some simple goals for this year. We are always here to help and assist you every step of the way, so post often and let us know how we can be of assistance to you.

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Cymbalta

Sugar,

Welcome to the Depresssion Center. Using the activity tracker is simple, just click on "Mood Tracker" in your Toolbox (under Interactive Tools), in the calendar click the appropriate date "Create Entry" then fill out the form and click "Save my results." You also have the option of printing the Mood Tracker Monitoring Form and filling it out by hand.

To review your results click on "Your Notes and Medication Usage" at the top of the screen and for a view in graph form click on "Daily Results." Let us know if you require further assistance.

About Cymbalta, some individuals may develop tolerance as they require dosage increases inorder to maintain the benefits. Consult your doctor if you feel that it is not working as effectively, perhaps he/she will prescribe a change in dosage or a different medication.

Also, if you are taking Cymbalta, avoid alcohol, MAOIs, and other central nervous system depressants.

Hope this helps.

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

I finally have my answer

Mom of 3,

Echoing Goofy's words, you are not the defective one. I hope the exercises in this program and the counseling also helps you realize this. I admire you for being the rock for your son, raising him by yourself...you have much to be proud of! The change of scenery is a good idea and I hope you find a new place to settle and start a new.

Hang in there, things can only go uphill from here.

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Hello

Coj,

Welcome to the Depression Center and thank you for sharing your story with us. There are many people within this support group that share the same questions and concerns as you. We are all a group of individuals who support each other.

Check out our Depression Program and the many tools available to assist you with understanding and combating your depression. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead. If you have any questions about the program tools, feel free to contact us at support@depressioncenter.net.

About the problems with perspiration, frequent warm baths or showers can help dispel the perspiration. Members have you experienced similar problems?

The activity tracker form is fillable, may be saved, and the results reviewed/changed; just click on "Create entry" to fill out the forms (remember to save your results), click on "Your notes and medication usage" to review your results and click "Daily results" to view your progresss in graph form. Hope this helps.

Please continue to browse the forums and contact us if you have questions or require feedback.

Hope to hear back from you soon,

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Hi, my story,,,

Cammy,

Welcome to the Depression Center and thank you for sharing your story with us. Sorry to hear of your experiences with the misdiagnoses, that must have been very difficult on you. There are many people within this support group that share the same questions and concerns as you regarding depression. We are all here to support one another.

Take the time to go over our Depression Program and the many tools available to assist you with understanding and combating your depression. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead. If you have any questions about the program tools, feel free to contact us at support@depressioncenter.net.

Please continue to strive forward and lean on us for support.

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Newbie

Shani,

Welcome to the Depression Center and thanks for posting your hello! You are not alone, there are many people within this support group that share the same questions and concerns as you. We are all here to support one another.

Take the time to review our Depression Program and the many tools available to assist you with understanding and combating your depression. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead. If you have any questions about the program tools, feel free to contact us at support@depressioncenter.net.

Hang in there!

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Update on Windsy Jan 05, 2009

Wildcat,

Good to hear you are doing well! Thank you for raising awareness and addressing the issue of stigmatism many individuals face as a result of being labelled by an illness. Members have any comments?

Continue to strive forward, you are doing great!

Karen, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Cymbalta

Sugar,

I encourage you to review the program tools and challenge those negative core values. If you have any questions about the tools, contact us, we are always here for support and to provide you feedback

. Hopefully by posting in the support group, it is helping you break through the isolation.

Hang in there, you will get through this!

Karen, Health Educator

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