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Hi, I'm River. I joined MHWA because I suffer from depression and I'm having a hard time with it right now. It's to the point I'd rather just sleep and often don't see the point in getting up. When I get like this I lose interest in everything. All of you who deal with depression know what I'm talking about so I won't list all my symptoms.

About 30 years ago I was diagnosed as being Bipolar but wasn't really treated for that because I refused to take lithium. I'm taking drugs for the depression and have had sessions with a psychologist. There are issues from my childhood and teens I try to push back and I'm not comfortable talking about that even with the psychologist.

I'm also OCD

I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis which contributes to the depression and the drugs I take for that caused Diabetes.

So, there is a bit about me.

I think this group may help me and I was surprised to find so many people in the group that I know.

River