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I just came to the realization today, that one of the reasons I haven't been tackling my depression head on is that it just seems too complicated, and I am avoiding all those steps. It's probably a part of the depression. I should be spending more time on the mental health forum, as I believe that this is what addiction really is all about. But there are all these diagnoses, meetings, solutions, therapists, it makes my head spin and I have been avoiding it. I don't have medical insurance: Otherwise I would be seeing therapist and getting help. I know there are options, but I just don't seem motivated enough to go through all that. I can't really explain why. I think I need some more simplistic, baby steps. I think my issues are probably outside the scope of what a self-help book or cognitive therapy could cure, but this seems to be the approach I am most motivated for. I don't know why, but I just don't feel like picking up the phone and reaching out to any research clinics, support groups, community programs. Just being honest here. That being said, I was hoping we could use this thread as a support group for others that may feel similarly to me. I'm the type of person that likes to write, I'm more open on this board than I would be in a group setting, and if I am going to get counciling I want it to be from a qualified person, such as a Psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist with a Phd. Not to take away from social service therapists, but I am just picky about who I open up to in person. If any of you have any advice, books you've read, quotes, inspirations, real life stories, or any other methods to dealing with the core issues of depression, I'd like for us to swap notes on this thread.

Hello,

I haven't really been into the mental health forum much yet, so if there's a past thread that addressed this issue, feel free to point it out to me. My question is about people's experiences on antidepressants before and after going sober.

I have been dealing with depression for most of my life (I'm 27 now). I've been on and off a few SSRIs and also Wellbutrin, right now I'm on 20mg of Lexapro. I had self-tapered from 20 to 10 a few months ago, then I basically lost my sh!t and became just... wow. Very, very badly depressed and suicidal and just... wow. So I went back to 20 and for the last month have been ok, for sure better than I was doing before! I have been sober for 11 days. I'm wondering if anyone noticed an improvement in their depression after they went sober? Did anyone need their meds adjusted?

TIA for your stories/suggestions.