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I'm so sorry that you've had to watch your daughter go through this. I completely understand how helpless you must feel.
I really encourage you to read this story about a mother and daughter's journey through self-harm and and how they finally got the strength to get help. It is helpful to sometimes to read stories of people who have been through the same thing and to be reminded that you are not alone.
Someone who is self-harming needs immediate help, according to this article . I highly suggest that your daughter seeks support group therapy for her depression. Cutting is a symptom of an underlying problem and if it is never addressed then the symptom will continue. Read more about how to find a depression support group that's right for your daughter.
Yes, your daughter is an adult, but if she is a danger to herself then you do have options. It says here that when people just can't break the cycle through therapy, an inpatient program can help.
At WebMD, we want to help our members when they need it the most. Here is a list of crisis resources, hotlines, and web sites that may be of help if your daughter is ever in trouble. Please provide this list to your daughter, and tell her that in the case that she thinks she needs immediate help and cannot speak to a family member, a medical professional, or a member of the clergy, to please reach out to one of these organizations or dial 911 immediately.
- Crisis Call Center
Phone: (800) 273-8255 - Hopeline Network
Phone: (800) 422-HOPE (1-800-422-4673) - National Runaway Safeline
Phone: (800) RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: (800) 273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - Befrienders Worldwide
Resources and numbers by states and countries - Boys Town Hotline
Phone: (800) 448-3000 - The Trevor Project
Phone: (866) 488-7386 - Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: (800) 273-8255 Press 1 - The Samaritans
Phone (In the UK and ROI): 116 123
Please be sure to keep us updated. We care about you and your family, and we are here for you ((hugs)).View Thread


Please let me share with you my favorite quote.
"Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind." -Marcel Proust
Yes, you've gone through these things, from being bullied to suffering relationship issues. Things that have made you feel chronically alone. But it is going to be these exact things that strengthen you mentally.
Have you spoken to a mental health professional about what you are going through? Or have you looked into group therapy? I think that group therapy will be an incredibly useful tool for you to not only meet new people (and potential friends who understand you), but to be reminded that you are not alone and that so many people are coping with the same things you are. You can read about the benefits of support group therapy here.
People who focus excessively on your appearance or judge you for being eccentric are not the people you want to surround yourself with. You don't deserve to be bullied because you are different and certainly not for the way you look or dress. Beauty comes from the inside...and the sooner that you build the confidence that you are beautiful and valuable, the sooner it will be easier to let judgmental people go so that you can accept loving and supportive people in their place.
If you know yourself and your value, then no one can tell you your worth. Click here to read more about self-esteem.
Life is precious. Don't give up hope. We are here for you ((hugs)). You are not alone. View Thread


I'm so sorry to hear that you've been going through this. Agoraphobia is such an isolating disorder that leaves those suffering with it feeling alone and misunderstood.
Have you been regularly attending therapy sessions? Therapy can be pivotal in your ability to cope with agoraphobia. Also, have you ever considered group therapy? Group therapy, where you are surrounded by people who are experiencing or have experienced anxiety/agoraphobia, has the ability to show you that you are NOT alone and that you are worthy, and capable of coping and overcoming your anxiety. You can read more about the benefits of group therapy here .
Have you tried any relaxation techniques that might help you when you are attempting to leave your house? Try these relaxation and stress relieving exercises next time and see if they work at all.
Remember, we are here for you. This WILL get better if you believe it will and put the effort in! ((hugs)). View Thread



Daynas1234 brings up a good point. Have you spoken to your doctor about a medication change?
In the meantime, read more about the side effects of Effexor here . Also, be sure to read the user reviews of Effexor. You might be able to find other users who have experienced similar symptoms who have found a solution. There are 500 user reviews to read here .
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This link from HHS.gov could also be a good place for you to start.
Have you tried looking for a support group in your area? Receiving encouragement, learning coping skills, and sharing concerns with other could really help you. If you think that meeting with others would trigger more social anxiety, coming to a place like this online support group to share your concerns and ask questions is a great.
Here is some information about treatment options for bipolar disorder that you may find helpful, as well as this link to all of our content on bipolar disorder. Furthermore, here is a link to all of our ADHD content, as well as some home-treatment options for your social anxiety that you might try while working to find a way to get help from a medical professional.
Please let us know how you are doing, and as always, we are here if you need us!View Thread



While your daughter may be on to something with her suggestion of travel and getting into a new setting for awhile, I completely understand your dislike of traffic and hesitance to fly. Maybe mixing up your routine a little would help. Do you feel like you are stuck in a kind of rut? Even though you do so many things in your community, doing them over and over in the same pattern can make them feel commonplace.
This slideshow has some tips on everyday ways to ease depression (you already do a lot of them, but it may be worth a look).
This slideshow has some suggestions on how to be happier and may also be of interest to you.
Have you spoken with your doctor about how you are feeling? He/She may have some suggestions on things that may help.
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I appear to be what is alternately referred to as an ultra-extensive or ultra-rapid metabolizer. Following both an emergency appendectomy (midazolam administered, possibly with other meds) and a colonoscopy (midazolam and propofol as "twilight sedation"), I was informed both times that it was very difficult to keep me sedated. I have never had any notable sedative effect from any of the benzodiazepines, the so-called "Z drugs", antipsychotics, and even off-label uses of meds like hydroxyzine and dextromethorphan. I've had no response (favorable or negative) from many SSRI, SNRI, and tricyclic antidepressants. I also seem to have a considerable tolerance for chemicals such as ethanol and nicotine.
Of the many medications I've tried, I've found only two that have a demonstrable sedative effect, promethazine and off-label quetiapine. Both are quite effective somnifacients, but of little benefit to the constant exhaustion whenever awake. Nitrous oxide during dental procedures does have a calming effect without hallucinatory aspects, but only at exaggerated levels (as high as 80% mixed with 20% oxygen, or so I'm told).
Clearly, this has made it quite difficult to find depression medications that are effective. (By now, I'm fairly sure I qualify for the "refractory" definition of depression.) Venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine both introduce derealization (specifically, the "dolly zoom" effect some patients report), but no other NRI meds (such as desipramine) have ever been found to cause such effects.
After extensive research and a lack of answers from various physicians, I'm finding myself wondering if this is an issue of drug metabolism related to an issue with CYP deactivation or biodeactivation. If so:
• What options exist for testing of CYP function?
• If a genetic problem with CYP function is found, what options are there for treating it?
If CYP function seems an unlikely scenario, what other areas might be suggested for investigation?
Non-medicinal therapies (psychiatry, psychology, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, excercise, etcetera) have all been unsuccessful, and I'm becoming desperate for something that will be effective in this decades-long battle. Thanks for any observations or input you can offer!View Thread





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I have not heard about IMIPRAMINE.
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I know you are asking about overactive bladder, which these drugs would just make worse if they worked on you like they did on me. However, I have heard about anti-depressants having opposite effects on different people, so there could be something to the Celexa report. Sorry I am not answering your question directly.
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There are several things I do to try to get rid of this sinking feeling.
1. eat a piece of candied ginger every hour or so until the feeling passes
2. drink a glass of ginger ale, root beer, or cola
3. eat a few pieces of black licorice candy that contains real licorice (Panda is one brand)
Also drink plenty of water, as I often get nauseous because I am dehydrated and don't know it.
When I have this feeling, I don't feel like eating, and not eating makes it worse. But also, if I force myself to eat anyway, I still end up feeling worse! It's find of funny if you look at it the right way!
I hope some of these thing help.
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- Stephen Chbosky
I think the best thing you can do for her now is just be there for her and in case she's feeling alone, you can tell her she's not alone and that you're there for her. Ask her if there is anything you can do for her gently. If she doesn't want to talk, it's ok, don't force it and just be there. These may seem like small things but they feel huge to someone who is so vulnerable. Is this her first suicide attempt?
I hope this is helpful. I will be thinking of her and hoping for the best.View Thread

- Stephen Chbosky



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