YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

Meds haven't worked for me either. Anti-depressants have triggered mania and persistant suicidal ideation in me. I had the opposite experience with dealing with depression and doctors, I was told I have to be on meds, depression is like diabetes, refusing to take meds is a symptom of my illness and ...

I've had horrible experiences with mental health clinics and universities, maybe yours will be better. I didn't want to take drugs, I've tried them and had rather bad experiences-uncontrollable suicidal thoughts, and drug triggered mania. I wanted someone to talk too but it's a real crap shoot as to...