anxiety depression

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Q: anxiety depression?
im not sure if im depressed or is it just anxiety. i have had anxiety attacks before. everytime i think about my girl cheating or wondering why shes not talking to me (just randomly pops in my head and i cant get rid of the thought) i feel like i cant breathe as good and feel the anxiety in my chest (feels kind of cold and like ive lost air) is this anxiety depression…..? and is there anyway to fight this without the use of medication?

A: Sounds like anxiety and low self-esteem. I would say if you don’t want to use medication one option would be to ask yourself if your fears are valid. If they are well time to move on no reason to cause your self so much stress. If they’re not well maybe seeing a psychologist would be beneficial.

Q: Anxiety & Depression?
Ive been on paroxetine and beta blockers for years for anxiety & Depression. And they helped me very well, but i have just ecently had a really bad attack of anxiety/depression again, where i just want to cry,and i feel really scared again all the time with physical feelings of extreme tiredness,achy joints,and other unpleasant physical effects, even though ive still kept on my pills.What i want to know is has anyone heard of 5HTP? and what they know of it?

A: 5-HTP calms moods, relieves depression and aids sleep
5HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin, alleviating the harmful effects of worry and stress. Stress causes more serotonin to be released into the body, and the longer the period of stress the greater the danger of serotonin depletion. Low serotonin levels are associated with irritability, aggression, impatience and anxiety, and significantly decreased levels in serotonin have been found in suicidal patients.

Some patients that fail to respond to standard antidepressant drugs found relief in 5HTP. The benefits of 5HTP are very similar to those of L-Tryptophan, such as the assistance of sleep and alleviation of age related mental depression, as well as alcohol withdrawal. Unlike other antidepressants, such as L-Tryptophan which has other roles throughout the body, 5HTP affects the brain only.

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Q: Anxiety/depression?
I’m only 15.. currently taking Metronidazole. I spoke to my doctor 2 days ago about some dizziness/nausea side effects.. which were normal. But now 4 days into the pill i’m feeling pretty bad anxiety/depression symptoms. Are these also side effects of the pill? If you’ve taken it.. have you experienced this? Any answers appreciated! Thanks!

A: You should discuss these symptoms with your doctor. some medications do cause these symptoms and it goes away but you shouldn’t risk it. Call your doctor immediately because it is the only solution. Good luck.

Q: Anxiety & depression?
I asked a question before, & received a few excellent responses. The question was.

I was diagnosed with anxiety, & depression in about 2001. I was wondering if anyone knows what limitations I would have as far as finding a job? I feel I can go back to working any job now, & am not sure if having this label over my head will stop me from getting a specific type of job? I understand there are certain places that might not like someone with this tag over their head. I haven’t gone back to work yet due to the fact I feel this tag will stop me from getting employment, & everyone I ask about it has no clue as to how this will affect my prospects fro employment. I know I could never get back in the military due to this, but as far as civilian jobs go I have no idea how this tag will affect me or what kind of job I would be able to get being I have this label.

I would like to add that I am on disability, but as of right now my doctor feels I could do anything I wanted to, & so do I. I am looking for work currently, but am unsure if having been on disability for anxiety, & depression is going to put a big red X above my head when looking for certain jobs. I guess I would like to know if anyone knows if this will work against me when looking for a job in a certain field. Would this hinder my chances at say getting a job working at a nuclear power plant? I have been out of the workforce due to this, & have healed myself, but how will this affect me, & what can I do to remedy this if it does affect me getting certain types of jobs? I am not sure as I said how this affects the ability for me to get a high paying job like I had before this all happened. Will having this mark on my life affect me from getting any job I want? Thank you for your time, & replies.

A: The only one aware of that “label” is you, and you put it on yourself. I suggest that you need to think of yourself in a different light, such as no different from any other applicant in that sense that you are just as alright as they are, probably more so because you have worked out your issues. You need not tell anyone you have been on disability, you can say you were on sabatical or any other excuse you care to make if you feel that that would “label” you, but honestly it doesn’t. It just means you took care of a problem you had.

Q: Anxiety/Depression?
I am seeing a dr in a week for anxiety/depression. i saw someone a few years ago but had to stop the meds cause i dont have insurance but i found somewhere new that is for people with no insurance.
so my question… what am i suppossed to say to them? i realize that they are dr’s but i dont wanna sound like a loser saying how i cant even handle going out in public because i get nervous, cant breathe and am depressed and miserable all the time. also i wouldnt call myself bulimic but i binge and purge anywhere from 2-5 times a week (anytime the bf is gone) – do i have to tell them ? I am going to feel so stupid

A: Well, they should be able to help you to know what to say by asking the questions that will help them know how to treat you. If you’re already feeling anxious and this appointment is making it worse, it’s even more critical that you let your doctor know about this. They can’t effectively help you unless you’re open with them. Be straighforward and they’ll guide you. They’ve heard it all before anyhow. And you’ll feel so much better!

Good luck!

Q: Why anger, anxiety, depression are on increase? What are the ways to reduce them?
anger, anxiety, depression are on increase and ill effects are just destroying the society.
World over steps have to be taken to control & contain these anger, anxiety, depression else it will be too late.

A: The best way to reduce your anxiety, depression, anger, and strees :

-Take controlled breaths. One simple technique is to breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds, hold the breath for a few seconds, and then exhale through your mouth slowly. Do this for about 60 seconds a few times daily.

-Talk to a friend or acquaintance. It will help you feel connected and less anxious. DO NOT talk about what you’re anxious about – just have a regular conversation.

-Eat well. Food has more to do with our moods than we think. When our blood sugar is low, we can get crabby and tense. Don’t skip meals (especially breakfast), and choose foods with protein and complex carbohydrates, to keep your blood sugar levels even, instead of spiking and dropping.

-Cut the caffeine. Indulge in your morning cup or two, but drink only decaf beverages after lunch. Caffeine gets your adrenaline going, drains your body of calcium, and makes it more difficult to relax in the evenings. Even if you think “caffeine doesn’t affect me”, it can stimulate your adrenal gland and cause adrenal fatigue, which wears you down and affects your health over time.

-Exercise. Pent up stress can eat you up from the inside. Burn off all that steam the healthy way! Just going for a walk or giving a punching bag a good beating can help release endorphins and make you feel better.

-Get an at-home Yoga DVD. If you have trouble relaxing in the evenings before bed, pop in a yoga DVD and do a good series of stretches to help your body make the transition to rest mode.

-Avoid adrenaline triggers. If you’ve had an extra stressful day, ditch the scary books and movies, or news stories that get you all worked up. Even though you may enjoy them, the key here is to reduce adrenaline, not increase it!

-Get in touch with nature. Living constantly in a concrete jungle can wreak havoc on our emotional and physical health. Find a local arboretum, conservatory, memorial garden, or a quiet spot along a beach or river that’s off the beaten path. Some churches have prayer and meditation gardens, just for this purpose.

-Get a massage. Massage is proven to improve circulation and reduce stress. Even an occasional half-hour back and neck session can work wonders.

-Take a bath. Spend a little extra time to soak and let your muscles relax. Warm water is a natural soother.

-Listen to soothing music. Grab a couple of CD’s with “Sleep” or “Relaxation” in the title.

-Confide in someone trustworthy, like a priest, pastor, counselor, best friend, or help hot line. Someone who will listen and comfort, and provide wise council without judgement. You want someone honest who will help you consider your options, not who will tell you just what you want to hear. Some things we cannot change. Others, we actually have choices about. An unhealthy relationship. A hostile work environment. Trying to keep up a style of living beyond our means. Sometimes we need another perspective to find those areas of our life where our choices can actually reduce the amount of stress in our lives.

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Q: What is Bipolar disorder? How is it different from depression/anxiety?
How is Bipolar Disorder different from social anxiety & depression. How do you tell the difference?? What are the different symptoms? How is it diagnosed? Is this disorder treated the same way as anxiety & depression?

A: Hi – Bipolar disorder is different from depression/anxiety in that our mood levels go from very low to very high. it’s called cycling and it can continue for long periods of time, or could disappear in no time and hen leving us change six or seven times in one day.

The low end is the hard part./ I get very depressed and just wantto sit and watch television and let everything else go. One can be completely housebound due to the depression of Bipolar, and then, suddently, in a day or two be out and about, all over town, making new friends, buying things they don’t need, interviewing for jobs they’d love to have, but could never fulflill. A few of us have ended up traveling across the country incognito, then suddenly appearing in the middle of an airport, stark naked.

Just remember, take the smalest dosage of the bipolar meds that you can get by with, learn to role with the ups and dows and find a good doctor. Also, sometimes, it’s difficult to work at a regular job, many of us work at home, or become involved in fine arts, like painting, music, writing, etc. Make the most of it, it could be a lot worse. just learn to undersand bipolar and then begin to anticipate what triggers certain moods.

I do want to add one more imoprtant item and that is the number of completed suicides in bipolar patients is rather high – that’s why it is so important to have a psych and a therapist – one to keep track of your meds and the other to keep aware of how things are going on an everyday level.

good luck,
welcome aboard
good luck,
kathy

Q: I have depression and anxiety, how do I become more motivated?
I know that exercise is one of the best natural remedies for anxiety/depression. It can also help me cut down on my meds… but I can’t seem to get the motivation… I have enough trouble getting out of bed in the morning or doing things I love to do, let alone exercise. Has this happened to anyone else? How did you overcome it? Gain motivation etc?

A: To some extent, you just have to suck it up and make yourself do it. You could get your meds adjusted some more so you have less depression and then you will have more energy and then exercise more & hopefully be able to cut back the meds more.

What I do (not that I’m perfect, hell, most americans don’t exercise even when they aren’t depressed!!) is make up an exercise music CD with my favorite loud, rocking hits and put it on really loud and just dance stupidly with a lot of kicking and stuff. I look like an idiot & I make hubby go away, but it really works!! I put some squats in there, too. The other thing I have done is created chores that have to be done, and they require lots of exercise, like keeping a vegetable garden, going deer hunting (hey, it saves us money!!) and burning wood (which also saves lotsa money). When I lived in the city, down in Los Angeles, I’d bike to the grocery store or walk to the corner store, and use a bus to go further, which meant a walk to the bus stop. Now I went the other way and I’m totally rural, and walking to the granary is a hike, even.

You might have to take those pills forever, depending on you. Some people have depression for all their lives. I hate it when people get on here and act like depression isn’t a bonafide medical problem. Heck, your brain is malfunctioning! It could be temporary and get better, or maybe it won’t, and you don’t have a lot of control over that part. Hopefully you will be one of the people who gets better!!

Oh, another idea is to get some social support. got a friend who will walk with you and make you go out? maybe even guilt you out for a few weeks until you get in the habit?

Summary:
force yourself
Listen to your favorite music, played loud
Create chores that require exercise
have a friend make you do stuff

Good luck!!

Q: Do people who suffer from anxiety and depression tend to be more intelligent?
I know people who’ve had depression and/or anxiety and most of them seem to be very smart people. Conversely, most of the people I know who aren’t very intelligent tend not to suffer from mental illnesses. In fact, most of the ‘not very bright’ people I know tend to be the happiest people I know.
Is there a link between high IQ and anxiety/depression?

A: I’m not sure it has anything to do with cleverness I think it’s more to do with how sensitive people are but then again I can see where you are coming from because the more sensitive a person then more a person thinks and you have to think to be clever!

Q: What would a doctor do for my anxiety/depression problem?
I think my anxiety/depression is the problem with my chest pain and getting startled easy. I worry about a lot of such, such as having to work and how stuff can get paid. What will be done. Sometimes I just want to take a drive to see my best friend an hour away. I think that could help me.

A: A Doctor would talk to you about the problem you have then they will more then likely send you to some counselling.Then they would prescribe you some anti-depressant tablets to help you deal with the problem.

Q: Anyone know of any herbs that actually work for depression, anxiety, and insomnia?
My friend takes remeron for anxiety depression and insomnia. He wants to stop taking it and go with natural remedies. Does anyone know of anything that works just as well as prescription meds? Any personal experiences? Please only answer if you are sure the herbs actually work for these 3 things

A: I think you should consult your own medical practitioner before embarking on any program that affects your health and well being.
My personal experience:
-Depression
Persistent depression is a serious disorder and you should see your doctor for treatment. In the meantime you might like to try a Licorice tea. Simply add some to any of your favorite herbal teas. Using up to approximately 3 cups of tea a day or more or ingesting larger amounts can produce headache, lethargy, sodium and water retention, loss of potassium and high blood pressure. At least eight Licorice compounds are monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors which are compounds capable of potent antidepressant action.

-Insomnia
Lemon Balm is a sedative as well as a stomach soother. Try a tea made with two to four teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water

-Anxiety
Chamomile
The total list of benefit and treatments for Camomile is huge. Just a few come to mind, insomnia, anxiety, menopausal depression, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, colic, aches and pains of ‘flu, migraine, neuralgia, teething, vertigo, motion sickness, conjunctivitis, inflamed skin. This may seem too good to be true, but it reflects the wide range of actions in the body.

Q: What should I do about my anxiety, depression and self harm?
I am 20 years old. I have been out of work for a year due to depression and anxiety. I have been self harming for six months and its getting worse. I am seeing a therapist because my parents are making me and its a waste of time. I am on 150mg sertraline daily. I feel sick every time I go out and and I can feel myself getting worse. I am considering suicide. I just dont know how much longer I can live like this.

A: I understand what you are going through as I have and still am going through similar things. Please, the first thing you must do is to tell someone you feel suicidal You MUST do this. Don’t worry what other people think put yourself first. If you can’t do it for you do it for me and everyone else who feels this way.
Second, the Therapist and/or therapy could be wrong for you. I went through a lot of therapists because I felt it was a waste of time. My GP was no help – he gave me a prescription and told me to come back in 2 weeks when I said I was suicidal. I went straight to Accident and Emergency and told them I was going to kill myself. They admitted me to the Mental Health Unit which is not as scary as it seems at first but once you are in there – the first time for me was 7weeks, you have space and can use this time to not think about much.I believe this saved me. When you leave the unit they follow up with outpatient appointments with a phyciatrist – my current one is the best medical person I have ever consulted. Unlike the private counsellors I saw over a 10 year period, the hospital phyciatrist really listened to me. After 2 years I was put on a DBT 1 year course which adresses self harm amongst other things. This was in London. Don’t know about the rest of the UK? the link following will show you:
http://www.dbtselfhelp.com/
http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/IntroDBT.htm
and you can google DBT
Please write something here so that I know you are ok. If you need any clarification just ask.
H

Q: Why is my anxiety/depression the worst in the morning?
I have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) and a touch of depression too and my symptoms are always worse in the morning. I usually wake up like an hour earlier than I need to and feel nauseous and anxious. I’ve just gone through my first real breakup and I am also taking citalopram to treat my pre-existing conditions. Any thoughts?

A: You probably just know you have another long, hard day ahead of you. Find something to look forward to and to get you through the day.

Q: what types of people are susceptible to anxiety & depression?
Just wondering what causes a person to get depression and anxiety disorders? Are some people more prone? What are the factors involved?

A: lack of adequate support while growing up.. it can really mess you up. on the flip side a person can go through hell and back and still hold their sanity if they’ve got loving family and friends to guide them all the way. I say “growing up” because things like anxiety and depression are usually formulated in childhood. Also, I think part of it is genetic. Like if your mother has depression, it’s more likely you will too, even if everything else is okay. that could be imitating behavior as well, on the other hand. interesting question in any case

Q: If you are getting headaches from stress, anxiety and depression, can you get them when not feeling depressed?
I mean still get them because of the anxiety, depression and stress but not feeling stressed, anxious and depressed at the exact time you get the headache?

A: Yes, headaches can come when you are not even feeling depressed. This is a psychological function! If you force your depression to take a backseat without dealing with it properly, it is still there – and can come out in all sorts of ways from heaches, chest pain, etc.

General anxiety takes slightly longer to treat as it involves a process of bringing your bodies anxiety level back to normal often after years of high anxiety.

I have a blog about this. http://www.PanicRelief.biz

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