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What a great site full of information.Do you have any plans on starting a medication topic or area so people can talk about what medications have helped them,or made them feel worse as the side effects i find can be quite severe. How about a live chat room would be nice too. Thanks, -Walter

My friend has OCD she is always washing her hands,yes it is a symptom.It is a very common condition,and can be both physical and mental. Doing things in a certain manner or repetitively(compulsive)behavior. It is an anxiety type disorder,causing intrusive thoughts as well.

1-800-SUICIDE works in Canada too I have also called the crisis line in Kelowna and talked to some very understanding people. There phone number is 250-763-9191 if you dont feel well and need immediate help,Call 911

I have been seeing a councellor for some time now and I have learned alot about depression.I smoke pot,alot,and when he found that out he told me something i will never forget,I believe it is true.He said "Marijuana only enhances the mood you are in" If your happy,pot will make you more happy,if...

Some people say depression is genetic.I think it is more caused my a chemical imbalance in the brain.Thats what my doctor said.Also things that happen in our lives can cause depression but I think that just causes the brain to stop making and releasing the chemicals we need to make us happy. As...

We just never knew what was swrong with her.And I have a mental illness should have known...She did poorly inschool,hard time concentrating she was not a happy girl(12 years old) Some counselling at school(they are great) and some different meds and you would never know it was the same girl.She...

You have to give your medication time to work,and take your pills as prescribed.I am raising children with a mental illness,and yes it is difficult.You can do it.I am taking 9 pills a day right now,seems like alot but they are small doses,so it seems like alot of pills. I'll admit I feel alot...

I get severe panic attacks,just thinking about something sometimes will trigger it.It makes life very difficult,but with the help of my doctor he has found some medication that has made me feel alot better.It took a few different pills but finally we found something that makes me feel much...

I have had depression and bipolar for a long time,and i always hid it from people,very well. Its so easy to pretend everything for a short time,when you have to.One time i was dating a girl and her friend had a boyfriend."Where is dave?" I asked once. She replied he is not feeling well,and is...

People with bipolar disorder,or manic depressive disorder,experience alternating mood swings,from emotional highs(mania)to lows(depression) the condition can range from mild to severe. Symptoms of mania include; Feelings of euphoria,extreme optimism,exaggerated self esteem Rapid speech,racing...