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Q: Clinical depression?
Anyone with Clinical Depression, I was just wondering how you are getting through everything, what symptoms you have and how long you have felt this way? Any female that answers this question did you period increase all of your symptoms of clinical depression, such as no appetite or increased appetite, Or nausea?
Did anyone get completely over it with just psychology help?

A: I have clinical depression, so this question is something I feel I have a lot to contribute to. Sorry my answer is so long.
Clinical depression is a chemical imbalance. There are chemicals in your brain that allow you to feel happiness. These chemicals can get depleted and you lose the ability to feel happy or even content naturally. I struggle with clinical depression because I used to abuse some nasty drugs and I destroyed those chemicals in my head. I have been going to therapists for years. I do have times of joy but the overall trend in my life is glum. It has effected my entire life. What kind of job I have, what kind of man I attract, how I dress, everything! When I have my period it definately gets worse. I cry more often and for silly reasons. My appetite has been little for so long that I always force myself to eat even though I don’t feel hungry. I feel hopeless sometimes. Like I am not as good as my brother and sister, like my friends are talking about me behind my back. I fix on stuff that makes me feel better like chocolate and shopping. Then I feel guilty about how much I have spent or I feel sick for eating too much chocolate. I isolate and assume that nobody really wants to hear what I have to say. Little problems feel big and overwhelming. I have trouble sleeping and rarely wake feeling rested. The therapists helps me to understand the patterns in my behavior so that I don’t isolate when I am down, even though I want to. I know that the hoplessness is just part of my imbalance. The paranoia and lack of appetite are also part of my depression. I have chosen to try to work on this without drugs. I work really hard to find what I need to do to take care of my spirit. I take a lot of scented bubble baths, I do yoga, and I pray and meditate everyday. I find that these things help me get through each day. I get the feeling that I may not really get better until I take drugs, but I am stubborn. I am trying this my way first.
I hope my experience can help you in some way.

Q: Clinical Depression?
I am suffering from Clinical depression. I have not been diagnosed yet but have talked to mulitple doctors and nobody will help me. This is all the result of my career. I am always sick, cannot sleep, cry all day, do not want to do anything I used to do, cannot concentrate and just feel very hopeless and suicidal. I need to take a medical leave from work but do not know what kind of doctor to see. I need some time to deal with this. Can someone point me in the right direction for 2 things?

1 Is depression recognized as a medical illness?
2. What type of doctor should I see? Went to my PCP But he is worthless.

A: If you think you have clinical depression then you need to see a psychiatrist, that is common sense. And I don’t believe you went to any doctors, told them about your situation, and yet they refuse to help you. You use the medical term clinical depression, but you claim you have not been diagnosed as of yet..ok…well anyways see a shrink, tell them everything you told yahoo answers and get medication to cure your depression. A good one to take is zoloft. However, the side effects are weight gain and the sense of ” I don’t give a s.hit ” , which can be good for people who are depressed and/or suffering from an anxiety disorder. They have so many to choose from it is ridiculous. Yes clinical depression is a medical illness, sometimes it can even effect the way your body feels and cause aches and pains. Good luck with your Long Term Disability claim

Q: clinical depression?
im pretty sure im considered to be “clinically depressed’. i have all the symptoms and signs, but i havent tried committting suicide yet. im not strong enough to do that. but i know i need help! are there any psycologist on here i can talk to? i dont want my parents to find out and know. plz! someone! i need to talk =”(

A: Hi there,

It sounds like you already know that you are depressed, and are looking for support. If you’re not ready to tell your parents and see a therapist, you might want to try to get some support online.

Here are some sites that offer depression chat and bulletin boards. Good luck!

http://www.depressionhaven.org/phpBB2/index.php

http://www.depressionchat.com/

http://groups.msn.com/onlinesupportindealingwithdepression

Q: How do I help someone with clinical depression?
I think my friend might have clinical depression, but he refuses to seek any medical help when I suggest it. Is there anything else I can do for him?

A: Lend an ear…a shoulder to cry on, be supportive emotionally…..and encourage he does seek help to get better and move forward, maybe go along with him if he is ok with that……sometimes people can get out of an episode of depression without outside help, it takes time and support from loved ones.

Q: How to collect money from the state of illinois for having clinical depression and cant work?
I have had clinical depression for many years now and its made me unable to work. I need to be able to pay my bills and i heard that you can recieve money from the state or somewhere that will help you out……

A: Erin, have your applied for SSI or Social Security Disability? It’s something you might want to look into. It’s a lot of red tape and forms and waiting, so just be prepared to have to endure that for a while until they make a decision on your claim. I would suggest calling the Social Security office on a day that they are least busy – such as a Thursday. Do not get anxious because of the long wait on the phone, try to have something to read or draw or whatever to keep you calm while you are waiting for a rep to answer your call. Ask the rep what the procedure would be for applying for SSI or Social Security Disability. You will need to write everything down, so have a pencil and paper handy. If you need to have them repeat something, go ahead and ask them to repeat. If you happen to get someone who is not helpful, ask to speak to a supervisor. But try to stay calm and just take it one step at a time.

Q: what can i do to overcome my clinical depression?
i want to know methods, besides therapy and medication, that can help me overcome my clinical depression. clinical depression meaning caused by a chemical imbalance in my brain. thanks in advance.

A: Eat healthy, exercise, meditation, engage in activities you enjoy, take yoru vitamins and eat your vegetables……….

Q: Why would Psychologists be the best discipline to help understand Clinical Depression?
Why would Psychologists be the best discipline to help understand Clinical Depression, compared to sociologists??

A: I have done a lot of research into this, so through personal experience and self interest I have found the following. Medical research says cognitive therapy gets the best results for treating depression. From personal experience look and learn from www.authentichappiness.com. Do the VIA test. Get and read his books. Self esteme, dealing with personal baggage and start doing what you are good at (VIA test). Hope this helps.

Q: How can I treat clinical depression without taking any antidepressants?
I’ve had severe depression for a long time, and would like to get help for it, but I don’t want to get on antidepressants, because I’m worried I may become addicted to them or stay on them for too long, or they may not even work.

Unfortunately, I don’t really believe in psychotherapists and psychologists. I wouldn’t want to tell a complete stranger my private business.

Any other suggestions?

A: I know you said that you wouldn’t want to tell a complete stranger your business. I don’t know if it’s just face to face if you would maybe feel more comfortable with talking with someone on the phone or online there is a lot of helplines out there and support groups online. Do be careful though as some of these websites are very triggerring and remember keep yourself safe watch what kind of imformation you give out, you sound wise enough anyway to know this. Anti-depressents isn’t the answer to all your prayers anyways babe and I think you are being very smart to make a choice like you have well done. I would like to say though think again about seeing someone because although there a stranger at first you do get to know them, you don’t need to straight away dive into talking about all your problems and telling them everything about them, your in control of what they know and if it doesn’t work out you have the right to change person or leave altogether, I wasn’t keen on therapy at first now I have been in therapy for over 6 years and I have had many different workers good and bad but it has helped me in the long run. take care and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Q: For those also suffering from clinical depression, do you also find it difficult to go to work or to class?
What do you usually do to help you attend your class or go to work? I’ve been diagnosed with depression a year ago, and I take medications and see my psychiatrist regularly. I feel as if I have improved a lot, however, there are still mornings when I wake up, and I feel totally drained of energy. It’s difficult to get up and do something, so I end up just sleeping more. I don’t get to attend my music class (which I love when I’m in my better days), and then I feel guilty that I was absent. I don’t know if what I go through is part of my condition. But I wish I could be free of it. It’s a continuous cycle, and I don’t know how to break it. Help, please. Thank you.

A: If you have been on medicine for a year already you need to get re-evaluated…it’s not helping the way it’s suppose to, even though you say you are feeling better. They might have to increase your dosage or switch to something different. If you are feeling great on some days and not so good on others , maybe they should check for bipolar. it is a very hard to diagnose mental illness. …Anyways…Good luck!!

Q: can my employer discipline me if I have not focused on work tasks due to clinical depression?
i also work in a stressful environment and worry. am i being paranoid or over anxious? is paranoia a symptom of depression? i also am suffering from work related stress. help!

A: Yes they can. I think you need a good spanking.

Q: I have clinical depression but my parents won’t help me?
I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression but my parents won’t let me take the lexapro the doctor gave me. I don’t know what to do because you can’t just therapize clinical depression. And don’t say pills are bad because chances are the people who say that have never even taken them. How do I convince my parents that anti-depresant pills arent what they used to be and I can go on with my life?

A: No parent wants to believe their child is depressed I didn’t want to with my child even though I have diagnosed with it. Chances are someone in your family has been diagnosed with it or maybe even undiagnosed and ignores the signs. It is definetly a step if your doctor has prescribed them look up information online or even ask your parents why they wont get it. Myself including I have had a problem with just a certain pill and have requested my child to be given another one based on the information out there on what they prescribed. If talking doesn’t help sometimes a aunt uncle grandparent and sometimes even talking to the doctor when you go back will help educate your parents. Yeah they may get upset but your obviously needing the help the medication gives. My daughter without medication and unknown to me tried to kill her self. Thank God she failed but I’m a strong believer In the medication working sometimes its trial and error with so many out there but the outcome is worth it if it helps solve the depression. Good luck

Q: i have clinical depression will i be refused entry to the royal marines?
I was in the reserves but now with multiple issues have developed serious depression and the doc has just recommended i commit myself for help . will this stop me being admitted?

A: yes mate, im really sorry, i have been refused entry until i have been free of migranes for 2 years, 9 months and counting to go until i can join up, they are really strict on medical grounds but they have their reasons for it which i can understand, if its treatable i know that once you have stopped being treated for it for 2 years then you can rejoin, i know a guy that got depression in training for the RAF regiment and they said he could come back 2 years after it was treated, so try and get it treated then give it a go, those 2 years are there so that they know it has gone away and its not just luck that its held off, i hope you do get better and you join up as i hope to also do.

Q: How do you help someone with clinical depression?
Someone I know is clinically depressed (I believe) as they’re seeing a therapist. Their life is very well rounded in that they have a good family, good job, good health etc. What can I or should I do in order to help?

It sucks to feel helpless in making a loved one happy.

A: Just be there for them. If there is something more specific you can do, it will be obvious in the course of just being there. Don’t coddle them. Confidence in their own abilities is far more helpful than treating them like babies that can’t tie their own shoes.

Yeah, it sucks feeling so helpless, but get used to it. Happiness is an inside job. You can’t do it for them and trying to is like telling them they are incapable. The hardest part of loving someone is giving them enough space to work out their own problems.

But that doesn’t mean not caring. Be there for them, ears open, mouth shut.

Q: What are some warning signs of clinical depression?
In a middle-aged woman? Not for me (I’m a teenager) but for an adult in my life. And what can help?
Also, what are some signs of depression and other related disorders in general.

A: For me, it was mostly losing interest in things I loved, being miserable a lot, wanting to die, not wanting to do anything, wanting to sleep all the time… stuff like that. Fortunately, I found a way out of that miserable rut:

http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html

Q: My friend suffers from clinical depression and it seems like she’s only getting worse. How can I help her?
What can I do as a friend to help her get out of her depression and enjoy life?

A: It is great that you want to help your friend with her depression. Here is some advice for you: 1) If she isn’t seeing a psychiatrist yet, encourage her to see one, but don’t force her into it. The same goes for seeing a counselor. 2) Continue to offer a willing ear. 3) Continue to keep an eye out for the worsening of symptoms. 4) If she becomes suicidal FIRST suggest that she goes to either the ER or voluntarily admits herself to the psych ward. Better she goes in voluntarily and not committed involuntarily. Good luck to you and your friend. Here are more tips that others need to know when dealing with a depressed friend or loved one: 1) Never EVER tell your friend or loved one to snap out of it, nor tell her that she got that way because of her thoughts. There are people out there who don’t believe that depression is a real illness and will say such things which will lead to major resentment and may lead to a worsening of feelings of worthlessness. 2) Now is not the time to openly criticize your friend’s actions or judgments as she may already be feeling bad enough. 3) Understand that if your friend is feeling tired, wanting to sleep more than normal, she is not being lazy. Aches and pains from depression are real, and the tiredness is very real. The cycling of depression is real, and a chemical imbalance is real and not an “excuse” as others still believe.

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