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Annette

Such a great article, David. This came just in the nick of time. Thank you.

January 13, 2009 • Lakewood, NJ

jeffrey t blain

because of a couple of strokes i cant make out what has been written sorry guys it just looks like one big word runs all together this sucks

January 10, 2008 • coldspring

William

Well said! I can relate to many of the references about HIV and depression. My HIV clinic offers all types of services to their patients my doctor refered me to an excellent therapist and with the combination of anti-depressants. I am in more control of my well being. I have learned to live everyday to the fullest and appreciate the simpler things life has to offer. I have to mention my two cats who are the best support buddies anyone could ever have! Best of Wishes in 2008

January 3, 2008 • Rochester NY

Gerard

Thanks for the great article.. I find my self.. this year quite depressed during this holiday. I guess mourning the loss of a relationship of 4 years and all the other holiday stuff. Even though I'm on meds for my bipolar disease.. They seem to have no effect when the holidays come around..??? But as usual being HIV for 22 years. I've learned to deal and and muddle through it.

January 3, 2008 • coram ny

Joe

I live with both HIV and bipolar disorder. Sometimes it is hard to differentiate which ailment is getting the best of me. Though I have been living with mental illness longer than I have been HIV positive, I know that my HIV status exacerbates my depression syptoms. My advice is to seek professional help. Drugs alone do not work. You need someone in the mental health field to talk about your problems as well,

January 3, 2008 • Omaha

Greg

i think depression among those with HIV, and esp those who have been "at it" forever (me, since the mid-80s), is absolutely rampant. I've been wildly lucky health-wise, and wildly successful at just about everything I've done career-wise and artistically..I wonder daily how much more I would be able to accomplish if I could rise above layers of overwhelming depression. Every time I rally, I prove that I still have the talent, but oh, getting myself to rally! I have not yet cut off an ear...

January 3, 2008 • New York

Jeffrey

David, thanks for a very well written, thorough, and helpful article.

January 3, 2008 • Denver, Colorado

traci miczek

This has really helped me. I was diagnosed with HIV in 2002 and have been fighting depression and have been through several medications, paxil, remron, trazadone, seroquel, and elavil, without any relief. I enjoy reading about depression and would really like to find out about a medicine that will work. It would really be great if you could post some recommendations. I hope that everyone has a great New Year.

January 3, 2008 • petaluma