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Originally Posted by seriouslycrazy
Hi. I'm new.
I've been suffering for over 20 years from depression. Since I was 13 I've had several therapists, many meds, a couple diagnosies, and one psych related hospital stay. I feel worse as time goes on. I'm starting to fear that I may never feel any better. I've given up hope on being "cured". I don't know what else to do. Any advice, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.
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I first expressed that I was depressed when I was 13. I went to my guidance counselor and told her I wanted to kill myself. I started therapy with a LCSW. That was 22 years ago. I was almost hospitalized at 17. My dad put a stop to it and instead took me to a spirtual advisor. My parents had no choice but to send me to out patient treatment with a psycotherapist. In 2000 I sought treatment again. It was the first time I was put on meds.
It's an ongoing struggle for me. Maybe because I didn't have the proper DX. There are so many things I wish I could do differently.
I was hospitalized twice last year. I check myslf in once and my fiance made me go once. I spend about 2 weeks each time.
I do a lot to stay out of the hospital. I have to go to the psychatrist every 4-6 week, see a nurse, go to individual and group therapy (DBT). I also get home visits from a counseling service.