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SmileToBrightenYourDay
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PathStep 4 Compassion hearts28 Forum posts4 Forum upvotes2 Current upvotes2 Age GroupAdult Last activeOctober, 2016 Member sinceNovember 17, 2015
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Diagnosed... What now?
Depression Support / by SmileToBrightenYourDay
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 December 9th, 2015
...See more I was just recently (yesterday) diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder by a counselor I've been seeing here on my college campus. I have been dealing with the disorder for over 7 years and it's nice to have a diagnosis, finally. I don't want to tell my parents because they're not really used to the idea of depression and mental illness (and neither is my boyfriend). Where do I go from here? I feel relieved and alone and stressed out all at the same time. Any thoughts or tips?
Nervous About Therapy
General Support / by SmileToBrightenYourDay
Last post
 November 28th, 2015
...See more Hi, I struggle with lots of things, but right now it is anxiety about going to see a counselor on Monday. I have relapsed in my self harm and I am tired of hating myself (I started struggling with self harm, depression, and suicidal ideation five or six years ago). But I am anxious about getting help. Maybe she'll think the only way to manage my potential Major Depressive Disorder is medicine?! I don't want to feel like this...
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