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Mental Health Support

Freddie

(9,771 posts)

4. I notice I feel better when I'm busy

Reply to grumpyduck (Original post)

Fri Sep 8, 2023, 12:30 PM

Sep 2023

When my mom retired from teaching many years ago she fell into a horrible depression. Was probably latent all along but suddenly not having a reason to get up in the morning pushed her over the edge. Took trials with many different medications to find something that worked for her (Wellbutrin).
I also tend to depression, way less serious than Mom’s was, have been taking Wellbutrin for years. I’m also recently retired but keep busy with community band, church activities and watching my granddaughter most days.

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So I thought I was depressed... [View all] grumpyduck Sep 2023 OP

Thanks for food for thought nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2023 #1

Me too h2ebits Sep 2023 #2

I'm 67 and having the issue, also, slightlv Sep 2023 #8

As far as cleaning up, grumpyduck Sep 2023 #9

Yeah... its the one bite at a time that gets me! slightlv Sep 2023 #10

Just a few thoughts... electric_blue68 Nov 2023 #11

good point stopdiggin Sep 2023 #3

Yeah, that's a good part of grumpyduck Sep 2023 #5

I notice I feel better when I'm busy Freddie Sep 2023 #4

I don't recall any moment in my life where I've ever been bored. hunter Sep 2023 #6

Good to hear. elleng Sep 2023 #7