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Mental Health Support

BlancheSplanchnik

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9. Excellent post.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 04:25 PM

Apr 2018

I have major depression—it’s part and parcel of CPTSD.
I don’t hide it, and I find more people than you might expect have psych issues too.

Personally, im glad to share that I’m doing better—my psychiatrist added Abilify (generic Aripiprazole) and it’s made a world of difference.

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Kind gentle PSA about feeling really bad, and this forum [View all] steve2470 Apr 2018 OP

I completely agree, my dear Steve! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2018 #1

this is why such threads were always locked in the old days. mopinko Apr 2018 #2

fine with me if we pin it nt steve2470 Apr 2018 #3

Steve, do you have a sense that the stigma of mental illness is finally being peeled back? BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #4

somewhat steve2470 Apr 2018 #5

What we all need is good listeners.... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #8

Agree! BigmanPigman Apr 2018 #6

I have clinical depression ... and I approve of this message! Puzzler Apr 2018 #7

Excellent post. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2018 #9

Excellent post..new to this group. Stuart. Stuart G Sep 2019 #10

Who is going to pay for it is another story, of course. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2021 #11