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I've been depressed on and off for my entire life. Treatment was simple and a revelation. For the first time in my life I could simply be, without having to fight to be.

No more treading water ... in treacle.

Really, see a doctor. It's the best and most important decision you'll ever make.

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When you say treatment, do you mean medicine? I am really fearful of taking meds for this. But I do feel like I have to fight every single day just to be. Everything feels impossible, and I am completely overwhelmed and dismal.

Medicine is not the only option. Psychological therapy can help.

Both is better than either alone.

The medicine is not a cure. But it relieves the condition sufficiently that you will be able to catch your breath and get the space and time necessary to work on therapy as well.

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