# @maddyforberg on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBqwZnrdfD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13375547-maddyforberg-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-11-08T19:08:59.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Maddy Forberg (@maddyforberg) — https://gondola.cc/maddyforberg

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I took a huge step for myself today 🙂

I haven’t had a depressive episode this bad in 7 years. I’ve felt hopeless, unworthy, an imposter, purposeless. My life is great, but that doesn’t matter with mental illness. I’ve tried changing my routine, talking with my (incredibly supportive and loving) partner, and journaling. It’s helped, but it isn’t the cure.

I got off antidepressants 7 years ago and thought I’d never need them again. However, that’s not how major depression works. It doesn’t care what you think, the plan you have set, how many awards/certificates/ dollars/ friends etc you have. It can come back.

My normal coping skills weren’t helping. I’m so tired of feeling this way, I know I deserve more, I know I have more to give to the world than the sad shell of me. So I met with my psychiatrist today and have started back on antidepressants. 

Day 1 on Wellbutrin. 

I’m sharing my experience with antidepressants through my IG highlight labeled Mental Heath 💊 if you’d like to see. I share this openly so that we can normalize taking medication for mental illness. Maybe if I share my story I can empower those to start the conversation for their mental health. I know it’s scary. There is no reason to feel ashamed for the help you need 🖤

#mentalhealth #mentalillness #depressionawareness #antidepressants #wellbutrin

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antidepressants, wellbutrin, mentalillness, depressionawareness, mentalhealth

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