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RipleyContributor
Last night I used the LifeLife texting service for the first time after an overwhelming breakdown. I guess I'm just reaching out so I don't feel so alone. I'm currently taking anti anixety meds but next week need to discuss other options for what I think is some sort of depression. So hi!
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outlanderSenior Contributor
nope @Ripley your definetly not alone here 
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Ripley
my husband suffer from anxiety and depression, we found out too he has inherited depression which has been passed down , and he has panic attacks , like he was mowing and then he could not move
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Yes @Ripley, his sisters, his mother have it too and I have 4 step children who have it in different degrees ,
Hello @Former-Member, @outlander, @oceangirl
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