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Article: Groups offer support to those with depression
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- October 3, 2009
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Dear Annie: I am a 50-year-old woman who has struggled with
depression for nearly 30 years. I've almost destroyed my career
because I lack the motivation to seek out new tasks. I have spent
many years as a virtual prisoner in my home because I see no reason
to go out. I've become estranged from family and old friends. Those
few people who are still around often worry because I am so
pessimistic and angry.
I can't say I've tried every method imaginable to dig myself out
of depression, but I have been in therapy three times and on
prescription antidepressants without any noticeable success. I
cannot seem to lift my mood for more than a couple of weeks at a
time. Many days I resolve to keep a ...