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Patient Spotlight
- crine312
- Sex: M
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- PTSD
- Depression: 2
- Mania: 1
- Emotional: 2
- Anxiety: 1
- Compulsion: 2
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Low
- Rx
- 32 M
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
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- crine312
- Male, 32 years, Wagener, SC
- I have PTSD from what I did in the US military. I want to work, but hate the depression that some... See Profile…
Mood conditions affect almost 44 million Americans each year, according to the National Mental Health Information Center. Whether you’re depressed, bipolar, anxious, obsessive-compulsive, or simply want to monitor your mood fluctuations, this is the online community for you. Imagine knowing what treatments work for people just like you — and having the ability to easily connect with those people. That’s what makes PatientsLikeMe different. By sharing your symptoms, treatments and more, you can gain insight into what affects your condition while helping others learn from your experiences. Together, we can achieve more. Begin making a difference today!
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What Are Patients Sharing?
Real-World Data
Top Treatments
| Individual Therapy | 1518 patients |
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| Lamotrigine (Lamictal, Lamictal XR...) | 864 patients |
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| Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril...) | 844 patients |
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| Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin...) | 832 patients |
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| Fluoxetine (Prozac, Lovan...) | 585 patients |
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Top Symptoms
| Problems concentrating | 8528 patients |
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| Muscle tension | 7302 patients |
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| Headaches | 6830 patients |
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| Back pain | 5970 patients |
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| Stomach pain | 4919 patients |
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