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Old Jul 04, 2014, 10:25 AM
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I am 50 and dropped out of college twice due to depression. A student when doing well and then the depression would hit and I couldn't make it to class. Ended up a plumber my whole life. The expectations on myself and what I perceived were the expectations of my parents and society was a hard thing to deal with. I did deal with it though and have accepted that I can only do my best given what tools I have and the nature of my disease. Letting go of expectations and living one day at a time is a good strategy for me when I can do it. It doesn't mean I don't plan and set goals but they are more realistic and more short term. Maybe take fewer classes to relieve some stress and don't worry about being done in four years of six years for that matter.

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Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.

Male, 50

Fetzima 80mg
Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back