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Q: Clinical depression?
i was diagnosed with clinical depression by my GP and after having a psychological assecement. i was wonderin if people have tips on what els i can do to keep myself occupied, like i find sometimes i’m really hiper and sily then th next minute i’m can stand anything! i kno that people go through ups and downs all the time so mayb i’m overacting, any ideas? suggestions ? what i can do to get more hepl? thanks alot

A: My story i identical to yours. Are you on an antidepressant. Prozac did wonders for me. As for the ups and downs when i got mad and couldn’t express it at that moment i would promise myself that that night i would scream into a pillow or punch something to relieve the anger. It helped me so that at school and work i can keep my cool.

Q: clinical depression?
“…In developed countries, such as the United States, the percentage of the population diagnosed with clinical depression is much greater than that in developing countries….”

what does clinical depression means ?

it seems its kind of disease ….does it like fever ? or some sort of like that ?

i want to know what does clinical depression means

A: It’s easier to explain what it’s not. Clinical depression is not simply having a bad day, or feeling blue for a few days. It’s also not situational depression that happens, say, when you’ve been fired or your significant other dumps you. Clinical depression has no external cause, and lasts for weeks, months, or even years.

Q: Clinical Depression?
It is said that Clinical Depression is caused by an inbalance of chemicals in the brain. Does this slowly occur to someone or can it just randomly happen at any time?

A: They dont’ know those studies are done by the drug companies who are filling the meds and making the money . Go to www.seroxatsecrets.com and looking under the blog roll section to the right about clinical psychology and psychiatry a closer look . the article is by Lacasse and Leo (published in PLoS Medicine) that describes the gap between the marketing of serotonin in depression and the scientific literature.

Q: What’s the difference between Reactive Depression and Clinical Depression?
“Normal Depression is often triggered by an event or circumstance in which you react to emotionally, such as the death of a loved one. This type of depression is psychological because you are emotionally “reacting” to something that has happened.”

“Clinical Depression is more serious, triggered by a chemical imbalance in the brain. This is a biological disorder of the brain, but it has psychological symptoms. This type of depression need not follow any sad, stressful or upsetting event; it can kick in for no apparent reason at all other than a change in one’s brain chemicals.”

Is this correct or is clinical depression just depression that is more serious and is not specifically due to chemical imbalance? I’m kind of confused about all this.
I thought that was right but I’m doing research for school and I keep getting mixed information. Most people say clinical depression in depression which lasts more than a few weeks, but that didn’t sound like the proper meaning.

A: Okay, here’s the thing. It depends on who you get your information from.

But here are the basics, reactive depression is depression that occurs after a traumatic or saddening life experience like after a death in the family.

Clinical depression is any depression that lasts longer than 2 weeks. Read the DSM criteria for a major depressive episode aka clinical depression. That means that reactive depression can turn into clinical depression including the chemical imbalance. While there may be something to be said about a genetic link to depression, we don’t really know at this point. There is no such thing as strictly genetic/biological depression. All depression is psychological in nature.

No one knows if it’s the chemical imbalance or the depressive thoughts and behavours that come first. What people do know is that sometimes antidepressant medication works in lifting depressive symptoms. Another thing that is known is that cognitive behavourial therapy has the exact same success rate as antidepressant medication for clinical depression except that CBT does not have the high relapse rate. If you look at brain scans of people before and after CBT, you can see physical changes in the brains. Their brains no longer look depressed and they no longer report depressive symptoms to the same degree. It’s interesting that people can know this, but still claim that clinical depression is just a chemical imbalance in the brain like it’s some sort of physical brain disorder like epilespy. It’s clearly not.

Q: What is clinical depression and is it different from just having the blues or feeling tired?
How does a person get diagnosed with clinical depression?

A: People change, go through phases, or find different things interesting/boring. You need to accept that and try to look at it as a learning experience. THere could be a chemical imbalance, but that’s not the cause, that’s the symptom. You should be able to fix the problem on your own.

First- get healthy- get off of any drugs, alcohol, caffeine that may be altering your brain physiology and try to get to an ideal weight (if you’re not already). Exercise and eat right- get all of your vitamins!

Second- Talk to people. Make sure that you’re not holding anything back, but that you are aware of your feelings and able to communicate them to people

Third- Make sure you’re breathing normally throughout the day and sleeping well at night. If either of these things gets out of whack, it could make you feel like you’re losing it or becomming depressed.

I would try all of these things before you go pay money to get the same advice or spend more money on pharmaceuticals that could do damage. If you’re the type that needs a cure in a pill, look into http://www.amelior4life.com – studies show it’s dramatically effective at curing depression and has minimal side effects.

Good luck- and remember- don’t worry about it- that may only make your condition worse! It’s not just you- changes are normal!

Q: What’s the difference between clinical depression and dysthymic disorder?
I know clinical depression is more serious, but lasts shorter, while Dysthymic disorder [or dysthymia] is chronic and less severe. But, is there another difference in between them? Like, what types of things would cause dysthymia and clinical depression? Is it a chemical imbalance or something like that? Or does it just develop? I just want to understand what I have to deal with better. =/

A: Life changing events can cause either. Often in a life changing event it takes six months to settle into the change. If not an adjustment disorder occurs which can lead to clinical depression.

Depression is not a simple topic as it can be organic, or caused by life stressors. (Reactive).

Dysthemia is just a general feeling of being down, whereas depression is acute and has sometimes debilitating symptoms.

Both can be organic (chemical) both can be due to life events.

Q: What’s the difference between clinical depression that needs treating, and just regularly being depressed?
I’m often depressed, and i just wondered what the difference is between just being depressed, and clinical?

At what point does depression become depression?

A: being sad about something is not the same as depression, although many people say “im depressed”. feeling down is a normal response to a bad day, a fight with someone, failing a test. within a few days or a couple of weeks, the sadness dissipates-every day you are less sad.

Depression on the other hand is a medical condition. it interferes with ones ability to function normally to varying degrees depending on the severity of the depression. those who suffer from it don’t normally say “I’m depresed because…”-there is no reason, which is frustrating-depression has physiological causes-chemicals in the brain get out of whack-it is more than being sad. if your “depression” gets in the way of leading a “normal” life (school, work, friends, family, diet, exercise, sleep, etc.) you should see a doctor. drugs and/or therapy are very effective, although getting the right combination and appropriate drug can take some time.

Q: What does it say about my clinical depression when a conversion to Judaism can cure it?
Seriously, that’s what has happened to me. I used to suffer from chronic anxiety and clinical depression for years, was medicated, the lot; until my wife and I decided to convert. And wham! Gone, over night, and I’ve been feeling fabulous for months now without lapse.
Ever since then, I wonder what my previous anxiety and depression were caused by, and what’s more, what it is that Judaism supplies that totally cancels that condition.
What could it be?

A: Nobody can really say what your previous anxiety and depression were caused by, but maybe the whole conversion gave you the clean slate to start new and begin a new chapter in your life. Maybe that new outlook along with the new support system was all you needed. In my opinion you do not supply enough information but just based upon this, that is what it sounds like to me.

Q: How exactly is clinical depression caused and what are the symptoms.?
I have a real bad case of clinical depression and i want to know how it is caused.

A: Clinical depression is not a sign of personal weakness, or a condition that can be willed away. Clinically depressed people cannot “pull themselves together” and get better. In fact, clinical depression often interferes with a person’s ability or wish to get help. Clinical depression is a serious illness that lasts for weeks, months and sometimes years. It may even influence someone to contemplate or attempt suicide.
Feeling sad and depressed is often a normal reaction to a stressful life situation. For example, it is normal to feel down after a major disappointment, or to have trouble sleeping or eating after a difficult relationship break-up. Usually, within a few days, perhaps after talking to a friend, we start to feel like ourselves again.
Clinical depression is very different. It involves a noticeable change in functioning that persists for two weeks or longer. Imagine that for the last three months you’ve slept more than 10 hours a day and still feel tired, you have stomach problems, you’re unable to cope with life, and you wonder if dying would solve all your problems. Or, imagine not being able to sleep more than four hours a night, not wanting to spend time with family or friends, and constantly feeling irritable. And when friends try to reach out to you, you get even more upset and bothered. You lose perspective, and you don’t realize that what you’re experiencing is abnormal. You want to just “wait it out,” and you don’t get help because you think it’s weak to ask for help or you don’t want to burden your friends.
These are some of the experiences that people can have when they suffer from clinical depression. Unlike normal stress and sadness, the symptoms of clinical depression persist and do not go away no matter how much the individual wants.
You may feel you know exactly why you’re depressed. Other times, however, the reasons for depression are not as clear. The causes of depression are quite complex. Very often it is a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Regardless of the cause, depression is almost always treatable. You do not need to determine the cause of your depression to get help.

Q: Should people who are suffering from clinical depression be legally allowed to euthanise themselves?
If a person is suffering from clinical depression, do they have the right to decide to euthanize themselves?

Or would you say that they can not make such an informed decision in that mental state.
Medical euthanasia. Not suicide.

A: I would say that they cannot make an informed decision due to mental illness/diminished capacity.

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: What’s the difference between the depressions of the bipolar disorder and clinical depression?
Does it really exist one?
I mean, I know that the bipolar disorder have mood changes very often and that clinical depression is more like staying like that most of the time, but isn’t kind of the same after the clinical depressed has gotten trough it?
Thanks

A: Absolutely there is a difference, bipolar people are fine whilst they are on their medication, unfortunately, they think oh, I’m better know then go from one extreme to the other, with clinical depression, its usually a dark hidden secret that they feel that they cant share with anyone cause then they would have to face it and thats their worst fear, there are many types of depression, inability to cope with day to day life, the black hole that you feel you are being sucked into, but hang on for dear life, then their are those who just let go, medication can helps, but dont think that it can go away quickly, its a long haul and can come back again (although usually not as bad as the first time) at anytime, their are usually triggers that set us off, and we often dont know what they are, anyway, thats just whats happend to me or around me, hope this helps, goodluck!

Q: What’s the percentage of people who go through clinical depression?
What’s the percentage of people who go through clinical depression?

And if possible, the percentages for teenage girls.
And I don’t mean just having a tough time, I mean real depression where you get diagnosed by a doctor and get meds.

A: In the United States alone, nearly 18.8 million adults suffer from clinical depression every year. Clinical depression includes major depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia. Therefore, in any given year, a huge number of the adult population within the age group of 15 and 45 experience clinical depression.
Depression is more common among women than among men. Biological, life cycle, hormonal and psychosocial factors unique to women may be linked to women’s higher depression rate. Researchers have shown that hormones directly affect brain chemistry that controls emotions and mood. For example, women are particularly vulnerable to depression after giving birth, when hormonal and physical changes, along with the new responsibility of caring for a newborn, can be overwhelming. Many new mothers experience a brief episode of the “baby blues,” but some will develop postpartum depression, a much more serious condition that requires active treatment and emotional support for the new mother. Some studies suggest that women who experience postpartum depression often have had prior depressive episodes.

Some women may also be susceptible to a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), sometimes called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition resulting from the hormonal changes that typically occur around ovulation and before menstruation begins. During the transition into menopause, some women experience an increased risk for depression. Scientists are exploring how the cyclical rise and fall of estrogen and other hormones may affect the brain chemistry that is associated with depressive illness.11

Finally, many women face the additional stresses of work and home responsibilities, caring for children and aging parents, abuse, poverty, and relationship strains. It remains unclear why some women faced with enormous challenges develop depression, while others with similar challenges do not.

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Q: Is there a difference between clinical depression and chronic depression?
Is there a difference between clinical depression and chronic depression? If so, which one is worse?

A: chronic depression can be with you for your whole life.at times you can fuction and are happy but there is a lasting sadness and self hate that over powers everything else.

clinical depression maybe just as severe but comes on suddenly and the people maybe seem more depressed at first.

neither is worse then the other.both are extremly harmful to the people the affect.

if you want a very good describtion of chronic depression read ‘prozac nation’.its also an excellent book.

Q: What is a good medication for Clinical Depression?
I know I have clinical depression. I can get up and go to work and function, but I feel horrible all the time, and I cant enjoy the things I used to enjoy. What would be a good suggestion?

A: I’ve been on most anti-depressants, both prescription and herbal. I will suggest one of each.

Lexapro is an awesome prescribed anti-depressant. I was on it for 3 years (in conjunction with mood stabilizers for bipolar) and it really worked wonders for me. The reason I’m not on it any more is because my body grew immune and it stopped working. Phooey.

Kava-kava is a great herbal supplement for digging me out of a deeply depressed state. However it warns that it can potentially mess with the liver so it is suggested that you only take it for a couple/few weeks at a time.

clinical depression symptoms

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Q: What are some symptoms of Clinical Depression?
What are some symptoms of Clinical Depression? Because I am allways depressed. I could be the happyest persone in the world one minit and the next im sitting in a corner crying my eyes out wishing i was dead. Eather im crazy or i dont know what to do anymore. Im sick if living like this

A: * Loss of interest in daily activities
* Persistent sadness or feeling of emptiness
* Sleep disturbances
* Significant weight loss or gain
* Loss of concentration
* Fatigue
* Suicidal thoughts or behavior

Q: What are the symptoms of clinical depression?
And do you really think I’m asking this to know what they are when they’re just a quick google away?

A: if you know your answer is a “quick google” away, then why don’t you ask what is really on your mind instead of playing some sort of game with your question?

Q: Can someone tell me what are the symptoms of clinical depression?
Seriously, i think i might be going through something like that

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Signs of Clinical Depression

* Concentration is often impaired
* Inability to experience pleasure
* Increase in self-critical thoughts with a voice in the back of one’s mind providing a constant barrage of harsh, negative statements
* Sleep disturbance or unable to fall back to sleep
* Feeling fatigued after 12 hours of sleep
* Decrease in appetite or food loses its taste
* Feelings of guilt, helplessness and/or hopelessness
* Thoughts of suicide
* Increased isolation
* Missing deadlines or a drop in standards
* Change in personality
* Increased sexual promiscuity
* Increased alcohol/drug use

If someone experiences most of the above symptoms for more than two weeks, there is a good chance they are suffering from a clinical depression.
I LOOKED THIS UP FOR YOU. HOPE IT HELPS. IF YOU’RE DEPRESSED…YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T FEEL LIKE RESEARCHING IT.

Q: Can anyone tell me the symptoms of clinical depression?
I’m constantly tired,always moody,have dark thoughts,have problems sleeping,irritable,and constantly mad at the world for no reason.I’ve also been having thoughts that everyone’s life would be better if I were dead.The only thing that keeps me sane is knowing that I can talk to my wife about anything,and she comforts me and makes it better.She’s the only thing that helps.

A: People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.

Symptoms include:

-Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings
-Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
-Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
Irritability, restlessness
-Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
-Fatigue and decreased energy
-Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
-Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
-Overeating, or appetite loss
-Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
-Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment

Q: Do you enjoy listen to music that sometimes brings on symptoms of clinical depression, & still listen?
What song is it that makes you feel beyond sad? And why is it that although a song makes us feel beyond sad, that some are compelled to listen to it in spite of knowing the emotional consequences of listening? Is it that one is trying to relive an event over and over in an attempt to resolve a past event in one’s life? Or are there other reasons?

A: This is called a bittersweet experience. You are saddened, but there is a hint of pleasure that you derive, nevertheless.

Some people like to remain in a state of melancholy for a period of time. They are pensive and introspective.

There can be breakthrough in thought processes. You see the ‘light’. Then it is time to change the cd!

Q: What are some symptoms of clinical depression?
When do you know if you or anybody for that matter suffers from clinical depression? What are some good drugs to take for clinical depression as well? Thanks.
Also what leads to clinical depression? And what causes clinical depression?

A: Clinical depression can start for a couple of reasons. It can start if a person’s neurotransmitters inside their brain goes out of whack. Neurotransmitters are responsible for “firing” messages from one neuron to the next one in the brain. If there’s not enough of a particular neurotransmitter (there are a few involved in depression) firing, then a person can become depressed. Traumatic events as well can contribute to clinical depression, but that’s generally in people who already have a predisposition towards depression. Depression can be inherited.

Drugs – there are several good drugs on the market for depression. The best kind are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They work by making sure serotonin (one of those neurotransmitters I mentioned) is going one from one neuron in the brain to the next one like it’s supposed to. Most likely you’ve heard of several SSRIs, which include Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Lexapro, etc. There are other drugs (such as Wellbutrin, Effexor, etc.) that work on different neurotransmitters besides serotonin. It’s hard to say what the “best”meds are for depression because each med is made differently and they react differently in each person because of each person has a unique brain chemistry. Your doctor will help you determine what med is right for you. It might take some time and some trial and error but you and your doc will figure out what’s right for you.

Symptoms – They can vary widely. Sleeping too much or to little is a sign. Waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back asleep or not falling asleep again at all is a sign. Eating habits become messed up – people either lose their appetite or start feeling more hungry than usual, so they eat more than normal for them. This change in eating patterns can lead to weight loss or weight gain. Feeling sad, irritable, depressed, etc are big signs. Suicidal thoughts are a major sign as well. Symptoms need to occur the majority of everyday for two consecutive weeks before it is diagnosed as depression.

What to do – If someone is talking about suicide or dying, giving away possessions, or suddenly seems happy after being depressed for a long period of time, they might be suicidal. Get them to the ER or your local mental health center to get assessed for treatment. To get meds – you can see your family doctor and talk to him/her about symptoms. He or she might prescribe antidepressants (some are more comfortable doing this than others, so don’t be surprised if you are referred elsewhere for meds) or might refer you to a psychiatrist since they specialize in mental illness treatment. Depression as the best chance of being cured if meds and therapy are used together. You can talk to your doctor to get a referral to a therapist or you can call a local mental health center about getting an appointment with a therapist. It’s important to be honest in therapy, so if you find that you aren’t “clicking” or don’t like your therapist, keep look for one until you find one you are comfortable with.

Depression can be very well managed with the right treatments. Good luck and hope this helps!

Q: Can anyone describe for me the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: * Sleep disturbances.
* Impaired thinking
* Changes in weight.
* Agitation.
* Fatigue or slowing of body movements.
* Low self-esteem.
* Less interest in sex.
* Thoughts of death.

Q: What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?
How is mental illness different from a psychological problem? How does depression affect women?

A: Clinical Depression Symptoms
As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association listing the criteria for various psychiatric diagnoses, a major depressive episode consists of at least 5 or more of the following signs. For at least two weeks, you experience these depression signs persistently (for most of the day, nearly every day). One of the symptoms of major depression is either 1) depressed mood or 2) a significant decrease in interest or pleasure in all or most activities/things you used to enjoy. Some of the following signs can occur early on or build up over time.

These symptoms of clinical depression are not caused by a medical condition or substance (e.g. medication, drug). You can feel depressed for a particular reason or for no apparent cause (endogenous depression).

Emotional/Cognitive Signs of Depression:
Feeling worthless or excessive guilt
Having difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Feeling like you want to hurt or kill yourself, having repeated thoughts of suicide. You’ve tried to attempt suicide or you have a specific plan on how you will kill yourself.

Depression
Physical Symptoms:
Losing or gaining a significant amount of weight or not wanting to eat or overeating
Having difficulty sleeping or over sleeping
Feeling physically agitated/restless or slowed down (which is noticeable by others)
Feeling extremely tired and having no energy or little or no motivation to do anything

Other Symptoms for Depression:
Wanting to isolate and not be with people
Feeling pessimistic or hopeless about the future
Feeling more irritable than usual
Crying more than usual or crying easily
Low self-esteem. Feeling more self-critical or like a failure
Change in sexual interest or drive
Experiencing psychotic signs such as hallucinations (hearing voices) or delusions (false beliefs)

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/major_depression.asp

http://counsellingresource.com/distress/mood-disorders/depression-symptoms.html

All the best

Q: How exactly is clinical depression caused and what are the symptoms.?
I have a real bad case of clinical depression and i want to know how it is caused.

Q: Symptoms of clinical depression?
I always feel very alone and just generally unhappy ..well.. unless i’m stoned or drunk or what have you. Sometimes i just have these overwhelming lonesome bad feelings. how would someone know if they were clinically depressed and in need of medication to correct the depression is what i’m basically wondering?

A: well first off, get off the booze and drugs. then go to a pshyciatrist and they can make a diagnosis.

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?
what are the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: The symptoms of depression are:
1. The subject (person) shows a lack of interest in day to day activities of life like studies, work or play.
2. The subject lacks interest in sex.
3. The subject becomes careless in everything including dressing sense, financial matters, career, family etc.
4. Eating Disorder –The subject either eats too much or too less.
5. Sleeping Disorder — Too much of sleep or too less sleep.
6. Irritability and learning difficulty.
7. In extreme case, the subject develops suicidal thoughts and may commit suicide if depression is not treated.

Q: clinical depression and symptoms?
Loss of concentration, like your mind wander away while talking to someone on the phone. Thoughts race through while driving.
Forgetfulness, slowness in talking, physical movements, shyness, sluggishness mentally, physocomotor agitation, mind always comes up with negative thoughts. You feel like a failure. Are these symptoms of depression?

Thanks.

A: Yes, that can be depression but the best counsel is to start with your doctor and let him rule out physical causes first and give you are referral if he feels you might be depressed.

Then when you see a mental health professional they will rule out other problems also.

What you describe can be a sign of mourning a death or loss, thyroid disease, heart trouble. Bi-polar disorder, depression, cancer, an anxiety disorder, a personaltiy disorder, certain low diet imbalances, vitamin deficiency, and many other things.

Q: what are physical symptoms of bipolar or clinical depression?
my curious i am asking because I’ve been tested for health related problems such as stomach cramps often and headaches and tiredness, I wake up feeling a little nauseous almost everyday, but dont know whats wrong,
my mother is an alcoholic and places alot of stress on me and I was wondering if the reason they cant find whats wrong with me is because its stress related … so your ‘I could tell you but i wont’ IS NOT HELPING!

A: Chronic stress takes a toll on the body….it isn’t healthy to have high levels of stress hormones surging through your system non-stop…and this in itself can weaken the immune system.

Headaches, stomach ailments, fatigue – with no obvious physical cause -are often associated with depression.

Q: A friend of mine is experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. Should I suggest he seek or avoid a shrink?

A: Seek.

clinical depression treatment

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Q: Any ideas for treatment resistant clinical depression?
I have been suffering with severe clinical depression for about 6 years. I have been on several types of anti-depressants and nothing really seems to work. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, how are you overcoming it? Has anyone else with treatment resistant depression had success with another type of treatment – or a new type of medicine? I’m anxious for any new suggestions. Thank you.

A: Therapy would be the next step if you haven’t done so already in addition to meds. However, assuming that you have been doing both and are not finding yourself able to use the therapy without further symptom relief, I would be certain to explore all the classes of meds with your psychiatrist first-SSRI’s, tricyclics and MAOI’s and certainly consult a psychiatrist if you have been trying meds only through your medical doctor as they often tend to prescribe meds in doses too low to achieve therapeutic efficacy.
If your symptoms are severe and still unresponsive to medication and therapy, I would suggest that you discuss ECT with your psychiatrist. It isn’t a first line treatment, but is used in cases of intractable depression as well as other types of symptom constellations. Sometimes one course is all a person needs and I have seen some pretty remarkable results with ECT when nothing else has helped. Read about it through Wikipedia-it is very safe, the current is low and it is administered with muscle relaxants in order to diminish any discomfort. It’s also available now on an out-patient basis. Don’t be frightened by some people with agendas here who post erroneous and ridiculous information about ECT-it may be something you want to consider.

Q: What has been your most successful treatment for clinical depression?
What kind of medications or therapies or whatever has worked for you?

A: After my twins were born i become depressed and was then diagnosed with clinical depression, i had a doctor visit me at home because i was unable to get out the house, i was placed on Dothiepin (dosulepin) and still take them 10 years later, i still have tough days i think this is why i am still on them

Q: Is there anyone on Medicaid who has been able to obtain ECT as treatment for recurrent clinical depression?
Medication has not worked well for me and I want to know what my options are.

A: Yes. In the Payne Whitney hospital in White Plains NY. I had a sister there and she was on medicaid, her medication was not working and they decided to give her ECT. Medicaid paid for it since she was in such bad shape. She is now doing so much better. I hope you can find a hospital in your state. Good luck to you.

Q: Is there anyone out there who has clinical depression and who has found a treatment?
that actually works….made them happy. I have suffered from clinical depression, it’s getting worse as I’m getting older…..just wondering if i will ever feel happy, I dont even know what happiness is really…..thanks

A: I have had clinical depression for many years.

It took me a long time to find the right doctor to help me, but he has saved my life. You will benefit from the right professional help, but it may take time and money to find the right people and treatment for you.

Some things that help me:

-daily exercise
-balanced diet – I also take folic acid, hypericum, fish oil and a few other supplements, under the advice of my doctor. Supplement quality varies, I use pharmaceutical grade which are tested for quality and purity.
-regular schedule – Go to bed at the same time every night, get up at the same time every day.
-faith and prayer – Ask God to help you find the help you need and also to help you.
-each day write down something positive that happened or even just positive thoughts.
-forgive others for hurting you. This doesn’t mean that you should let them continue to hurt you, just forgive them for past hurts and wrongs.
-forgive yourself – We all have faults and make stupid choices. Forgive yourself and others, move on. If you have bad habits, work at making better ones.
-avoid (unnecessary) drugs and alcohol, including sugar.

There are numerous books on depression. Try reading a few and incorporating their suggestions into your life.

Q: Alternative Treatments to Clinical Depression?
Besides going to the doctor and getting prescription medication, is there a way to treat depression? Are there any herbs or activities (besides exercising to release endorphins) that can help restore balance to the brain?
I’m talking about real, clinical, sever depression not “oh I feel sad today”.

A: Absolutely.
I’d recommend a naturopathic doctor if money’s not an option. I know where I live, insurance doesn’t cover them, so visits here are over 500.
They basically do this body scan (the dr. told me it’s like a virus scan for a cpu) that can read anything you’re deficient in and detect what you need regarding other info it picks up.
So, I decided to just not get that done at this time, but did get a little advice. She said most ppl are low in dopamine, which is released when you exercise, like you said in your question.
She recommended B-complex vitamins daily. I use naturemade brand, and it’s found anywhere really.
Also omega-3’s in fish oil are a good regimen as well as MAGNESIUM– the magnesium really improves brain functioning & just really helps balancing out your nervous system.
Then a daily multi vitamin, of course, in combination with the others.
This is what my mom is prescribed (Magnes. and the Lovaza fish oil) to take for 3 months enabling her to quit her Paxil after 12 years. (She was diagnosed with manic depression.)
So hopefully that’s some insight and an example of how much these supplements can improve overall mental health.
I’m starting the same treatment this month to get off lexapro.
Good luck.

Q: What is the best treatment for Depression?
I suffer badly from clinical depression, I am totally numb to everything,no concentration,cannot watch tv, read papers, hold conversation, no retention,hard to understand anything, no emotions for my wife, children or 2 grandchildren. I just feel apathy towards everything and do not think i can survive this torment much longer

A: Depression
Depression is very common and everyone feels fed up, sad, unhappy, miserable at times. Sometimes we know that there is a cause for our depression – maybe we have just broken up from a relationship, maybe someone we were close to has died, we may have failed exams, we may be ill – but other times there doesn’t seem to be one cause – it may be a build up of problems, feeling unable to cope with life and we are not really sure why.

When depression is very severe some people can feel that life isn’t worth living, they want to die. When depression doesn’t go away it is important to ask for help. It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help but a sign of strength to recognise that you have these feelings and are unable to cope. Many people find at some stage in their life that it is hard to cope as well as they used to. You don’t have to be strong all the time – recognise when you are finding it difficult to cope and need support.

People can get a variety of symptoms when they feel very depressed.

General feelings of unhappiness which don’t go away.

Having no interest in life.

Finding it difficult to concentrate and make even easy decisions.

Having no feeling of enjoyment in life.

Not wanting to go out or mix with people but spending a lot of time on your own.

Feeling very tired and having no energy.

Finding it difficult to sleep and waking up frequently during the night.

Having no appetite and eating very little

Losing self confidence and feeling worthless.

Being very irritable, anxious, impatient.

Feeling very negative about life.

Having suicidal thoughts.

If you are depressed don’t bottle it up – it is important you talk to someone – family, friend, teacher, youth leader, GP, organisation, helpline etc. – anyone you feel you can trust If you don’t share how you are feeling you may find yourself using unhealthy coping strategies which will in the long run only add to your problems and make you feel worse – some people may start drinking alcohol more, may take drugs, may start self harming and cutting themselves, may stop eating or binge eating and making themselves sick.

You may find that counselling will help you as this will give you a safe space to talk to someone who is especially trained. This will help you to say how you really feel inside and the counsellor will work with you to help you find solutions and healthy coping strategies and to look at the reasons behind your depression. This will give you a better understanding of your feelings and some support in working through anything which is troubling you. If you find that counselling doesn’t work for you then it would be an idea to see your GP and discuss with him other ways of helping you with your depression.

Talking to others and counselling and therapy can help but to pull yourself out of a depression you need to do a lot of work yourself. When you are depressed you may feel you have no control over your life but you do still have choices. You can choose to stay depressed and not eat properly, not exercise, stay in bed all day, etc. or you can choose to try and help yourself to get out of the depression . If you take care of yourself physically it will help you to feel stronger emotionally and to cope more easily with life. Just as a car needs petrol to work properly so does your body need nutrients from food so although you may not feel like eating please try and eat healthily and drink plenty of water.

Sometimes when we are depressed life can seem very negative and black – it can be easy to forget that there are beautiful things in the world surrounding us. Try and get out each day into an open space, park, forest, lake etc. and just take in the beauty of your surroundings, and try and be at one with nature. This can help keep things in perspective and lift your mood.

Set yourself small goals – maybe each day try and write down something you want to do the following day and try and follow this through. The more active you are the less time you will have to focus on your depression. Try and interact with other people when you can as if you totally isolate yourself and cut yourself off from the outside world you could find your depression gets more severe.

What Can I do To Help Myself
Don’t bottle things up – find someone to talk to about how you are feeling.
Make sure you get plenty of exercise and plenty of fresh air. You will find that even if you do a quick walk every day and a short period of other exercise each day you will start to feel physically and emotionally stronger and more able to cope.
Make sure you eat a healthy balanced diet – eat little and often and don’t skip meals. If you are not eating properly you will feel more depressed and listless.
Try and keep busy – to keep your mind occupied.
Do things you enjoy to relax, treat yourself and take care of yourself.
Try and get to bed at a regular time. If you find it difficult to sleep listen to the radio/TV/read and you may find you drop off to sleep more easily.
Don’t resort to unhealthy ways of dealing with your problems like drinking, taking drugs, cutting, eating disorders.
Ask for help when you need it.
Try to stop thinking in a negative way – when you think a negative thought try and replace it with a positive one.
If you need a hug ask someone you trust – this can make you feel that someone really does care how you are feeling.
Remember depression is very common – you will not always feel like this – you will come out of it and be able to enjoy life.

If your depression is severe and you are having thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life it is important you talk to someone immediately about how you are feeling. If you are a child or young person speak to your parents about how you are feeling. They would want to know how you feel and to support you and look at ways of helping. Talk to your GP and make him aware of what is going on for you. It is very difficult to deal with severe depression on your own – you need help and support and in some cases your GP may advise medication.

ENDING YOUR LIFE AND HARMING YOURSELF IS NEVER THE ANSWER. YOU HAVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU AND WILL NOT ALWAYS FEEL LIKE THIS.

Agencies which offer support and information
SupportLine Telephone Helpline: 020 8554 9004 (Helpline), email info@supportline.org.uk – Confidential emotional support to Children Young People and Adults. Also keeps details of agencies, support groups and counsellors throughout UK.

Association for Post Natal Illness: 020 7386 0868, www.apni.org, emailinfo@apni.org – To advise and support women suffering from post natal illness. Running a network of volunteers to support sufferers throughout the UK.

Aware Defeat Depression: 08451 202961, email help@aware-ni.org – Support, information or a listening ear for all those affected by depressive illnesses.

Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 (Area served SCOTLAND), www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk – Helpline for young men 12-40 years who are experiencing difficulties and unhappiness in their lives and for their friends and family.

CALL Community Advice and Listening Line (Wales): 0800 132737, www.callhelpline.org.uk – Mental health helpline for Wales providing confidential listening support service.

Childline: 0800 1111, www.childline.org.uk.

Crossline Central: 0845 658 0045 (Area served SCOTLAND) – Christian based helpline and counselling service for the general public and people in crisis.

DABS Mail-Order Book Catalogue: 01709 860023 – Wide range of books including those on depression, self esteem assertiveness, self harm, child abuse.

Depression Alliance: 0845 123 2320, email information@depressionalliance.org, www.depressionalliance.org – Confidential listening and support service. Also offer a range of information on depression and treatment options. National network of self help groups for people experiencing depression. National pen friend scheme offering support and fellowship to people with depression and their carers. Quarterly newsletter, booklets and leaflets on depression.

Depression Alliance Scotland: 0845 123 2320 (Area served SCOTLAND), www.depressionalliance.org – Telephone information and other support for people affected by depression. Information about symptoms and treatment, listening support and signposting to other agencies.

Depression Support Group Association ( London based): 020 7328 8391, www.depressionalternatives.co.uk – Helping people whose lives have been distorted by insecurity, loneliness, shyness, unsatisfactory relationships to find alternatives to depression. Groups in London convened by professional counsellors/psychotherapists. Meet in a friendly, sociable environment and offer members route to a more fulfilling life, develop self esteem and confidence and learn how their emotional needs can be met more fully. Fee £15 per week, concessions students/unemployed. Also run Shyness & Social Anxiety Programme and Personal Relationships programme, Men’s Group to strengthen men’s sense of themselves. Also individual therapy.

Fellowship of Depressives Anonymous (FDA): 01702 433838, PO Box FDA, Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham Street, Nottingham NG1 2EG UK wide self help organisation made up of individual members and groups which meet locally on a regular basis for mutual support. £10 yearly membership (reductions for those who cannot afford that amount).

Get Connected: 0808 800 4994, email help@getconnected.org.uk, www.getconnected.org.uk – Free telephone and email helpline finding young people the best help whatever the problem. Can connect a child or young person to any UK helpline where appropriate.

Hope in Crisis Telephone Line: 028 9446 9990 (Area served NORTHERN IRELAND) – Christian based organisation offering listening support and ministry for anyone in crisis.

The London Shyness Clinic: 020 7289 4317, www.shyness.co.uk – Therapy and counselling to overcome shyness and gain confidence.

Manic Depression Fellowship: 0845 634 0540, email mdf@mdf.org.uk, www.mdf.org.uk – Advice and information for people with manic depression and their families, carers and mental health professionals. Supply a range of information leaflets, books and tapes. Network of self help groups for people with manic depression, relatives and friends. Self management training programme.

The Maytree: 020 7263 7070 – Sanctuary for the suicidal offering befriending and support (based in N.London).

The Mental Health Foundation: 020 7803 1100, email mhf@mhf.orgl.uk, www.mhf.org.uk – Publish a booklet ‘Understanding Depression’.

Meet A Mum Association: (MAMA) 0845 120 6162, www.mama.org.uk, email Meet-A-Mum.assoc@blueyonder.co.uk – To support mothers and mothers to be by putting them in touch with other mothers living nearby. Also provide one to one support and social activities.

Mind (National Association for Mental Health): 0845 766 0163, email contact@mind.org.uk, www.mind.org.uk – Publish booklets relating to Depression.

Muslim Youth Helpline: 0808 808 2008, email help@myh.org.uk, www.myh.org.uk (Area served London). Helpline providing culturally sensitive support to Muslim youth under the age of 25. Outreach services including family mediation, face to face counselling and befriending.

National Youth Advocacy Service: 0800 616101, email help@nyas.net, www.nyas.net – Provides information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to young people up to the age of 25 through a network of advocates throughout England and Wales.

Premier Lifeline: 0845 345 0707, email lifeline@premier.org.uk, www.premier.org.uk/lifeline – Christian run helpline offering information and a listening ear to the general public on a range of emotional and spiritual issues.

SAD Association: 01903 814 942, www.sada.org.uk – To inform the public about seasonal affective disorder. To support and advise sufferers of the illness. Limited light box hire scheme. Supply contacts list for members.

Samaritans:0845 790 90 90, email jo@samaritans.org, www.samaritans.org.

Self Help Services: (Manchester area) 0161 226 5412, email info@selfhelpservices.org.uk, www.selfhelpservices.org.uk – Run over thirty support groups for people with mental health problems or are in need of emotional support, including groups relating to depression.

Stress Anxiety Depression – Confidential Helpline: 01622 717656 – Advice, information on self help strategies, relaxation, exercise, nutrition, cognitive therapy etc.

Voice for the Child In Care: 0808 800 5792, email help@vcc-uk.org, www.vcc-uk.org – Telephone advice, information and advocacy services for children in care. Helpline for care leavers – 0808 100 3224. Visiting advocacy service for children in secure units and other residential homes.

Who Cares? Linkline: 0500 564 570, email mailbox@thewhocarestrust.org.uk, www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk – Helpline offering information and support for young people who are or have been in care.

Useful websites
www.channel4.com/health – information on depression, anxiety, mental health etc

www.depressioninteenagers.co.uk – An interactive site with resources for young people with depression, using self help ideas and relaxation techniques

www.foodandmood.org – a site which explores the relationship of what you eat and how you feel

www.healthyplace.com – information and support for those suffering from depression (American site)

www.netdoctor.co.uk – lots of useful information

www.patient.co.uk – self help guides under mental health leaflets on depression

www.pendulum.org (American site) – online support group for people with manic depression (bipolar disorder)

www.pni.org.uk – website set up by women who are suffering or have suffered with post natal illness, information, email support partner, chatroom

www.surgerydoor.co.uk – click on ‘medical conditions’, click on ‘mental health’, then ‘depression’ for information

www.theblackdog.net – supportive site for men who suffer from depression and/or suicidal thoughts

www.There4me.com – website for 12-16 year olds, confidential online advice

www.www.touchingminds.org – peer support for those who suffer from mood disorders, depression, anxiety

www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk – website for young people

Q: What sort of treatment is available for, and at what point should I seek it, depression so strong I have tics?
I am diagnosed with major clinical depression, suffer symptoms of adult ADD and Aspergers, and am being treated with medications for the clinical depression (wellbutrin xl 300mg). For the past 24 hours or so, my condition has been deteriorating to the point where I am constantly near the state of tears and every few minutes the stress builds up so high that I suffer muscle spasms and twitching that lasts up to five seconds, generally involving my arms or head. I’m not feeling suicidal, but there is a distinct and crushing weight of being in the wrong life (and the right one, unfortunately, is 100% unattainable in modern society). It’s not so much “I want to die” as “I wish I wasn’t alive” (an important distinction, it’s kept me alive throughout a lifetime of depression).

So I suppose I’m asking, and I know the legalese about “not meant for diagnosis or treatment, etc…”.

What additional treatment/therapy may be available,

and,

is what I’ve described a crisis situation?
in re: to some uncertainties by my first two answers:

Meds:
wellbutrin for 2 years, 1 year on Paxil CR before that.

Spasms/Twitches/Tics
I’ve had the muscle twitch/spasm symptom on both meds and pre-medication. Internally it feels like a storm of stress building up in the back of my brain and then releasing suddenly down the back of my neck and down my arms, causing shaking, twitching, and clenching of the jaw and fists. Frankly… it physically hurts when this happens.

A: My sugestion is to call your Dr. When you say you are having ticks, that is not exactly a good thing to be having.
#1 thing to do is try to stay calm. I know.. easy thing for me to say, but it will really help you.
#2 I was on that medication to help me quit smoking and I thought it was going to give me a heart attack! Talk to your Dr. maybe it is time to switch medications.
#3 if the symptoms don’t go away and you can’t get a hold of your normal Dr. I sugest you to your local hospital and get checked out. Better safe than sorry.

Hope I have helped a bit.

Q: Is StressPac a good treatment for depression?
My GP recommended StressPac to help deal with my clinical depression- has anybody had any experience with it, and would you recommend it?

A: Talk to a psychiatrist, not a GP. You wouldn’t take a diabetic to an oncologist, would you?

– edit –

Revisiting this… StressPac is for anxiety disorders, not clinical depression.

Q: clinical depression?
i looked @ a site and the symptoms and i have almost all of the symptoms, i am not close with my parents, and i don’t have many friends that i could talk to, many experiences in my life have started this stage, but i’ve gotten over it w/o any medical treatment, or counselling, i’m tired and i just don’t know what to do anymore

A: I also had all the symptoms of major depression at age 18, and was even suicidal. I think that by having a major religious experience that totally changed my outlook in life I basically changed what experts call my cognition.

Many experts believe that what causes people to get depressed is poor cognition, it’s your thinking. You need a revolution in how you interpret life events.

People with the Teflon exterior like they said Pres. Reagan had bounce back from life’s tough events. People with poor cognition succumb to life’s events and end up under them instead of overcoming them.

Q: Anyone know of a good FREE or very affordable depression treatment center in the US?
My poor Mother is suffering from a severe case of clinical depression. She needs in-patient treatment at a depression treatment facility ASAP, but we can’t afford it. Not being able to afford it, also seems to pile on more tears and only helps to foster her low self worth and low self esteem, making everyday seem worse than the day before. I am beginning to worry more about her daily as her condition seems to grow increasingly worse, PLEASE HELP ME TO HELP MY MOM, TY.

A: Where are you? In lansing Michigan we have a community mental health that people can go there and get treatment even if they don’t have insurance. I work there, go on the web, on google and check out whats available near you.
There are also mental health hotlines that can be contacted. Again if you look them up on google you can get some 1-800 numbers.

Best of luck to you and your family.

Q: Has anyone here been rejected from treatment for Hep C because of depression?
I have Hep C and have been told by a doctor at my health dept. that nobody will treat me because I have a depression history. I was diagnosed with Chronic Clinical Depression many years ago and have had a past including attempted suicide….All of that has been several years ago and I’m beyond the the suicide part but do still suffer the depression. I do want to live and when the time I do want treatment.

A: People with a history of depression can be treated, but you have to have the depression stabilized prior to starting treatment, be compliant with taking the medication regularly, and be monitored closely throughout the course of treatment. I would suggest you seek the opinion of a specialist, because you will need to be monitored by a specialist anyway. I have found that primary care doctors often have a limited knowledge of hepatitis C, and know even less about the treatment process. I would also suggest that you seek a good, local, in-person support group with knowledgable facilitators in which you can educate yourself about the disease, the treatment, and side effects & how to manage those side effects. I have seen over the years that people who are educated about this, who have taken time to physically & mentally prepare themselves tend to adhere to the treatment protocol better, and thus have better results than those who don’t. Best wishes.

Q: What is a good book to read to understand the dynamics/treatment of depression?
I have suffered with mild depression most of my life. My family has a history of addiction and depression, so I believe mine is probably clinical as well as behavioral. I’ve been taking Prozac for almost 10 years. My husband and I want to learn as much as we can about this so we can minimize its negative effects.
If you are a person who is licensed in this field, can you recommend a few good books on this topic? Is Prozac the best treatment? How does low cholesterol and low seratonin interact with this? Yes, I’m already in therapy.

A: ‘Feeling Good’ by Dr David Burns.

Make sure you get the revised/updated version; it says it on the front cover. At the back is a section on all the different medications.

I’m not licensed in this field, as you ask for in your question, but I would recommend this book as it’s written by an expert in the treatment of depression.

Q: Is it possible to suffer from both clinical depression and SAD?
From what I understand Seasonal Affective Disorder while similar to depression has forms of treatment, such as light boxes, that are not effective forms of treatment for clinical depression. I also recall being told that not all treatments for clinical depression are effective for SAD sufferers.

I suffer from sever clinical depression and have had it under control for some time now. This fall has been a particularly dark (cloudy) one where I live and despite having my depression under control there are some days that I experience symptoms that I don’t normally have, such as moodiness and a want to stay in bed all day.

Is it possible that on top of my depression I am suffering from SAD?

A: Yes,and the lack of light makes it worse. A change in a dose of your medication may work wonders for you. Call your doc.

Q: Is clinical depression something that you have your whole life?
I mean is it something a person will always struggle with? And, does it kinda come and go without warnings especially if your aren’t on a treatment for it? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

A: For a lot of people it is something that they will have to deal with for a life time I know. I was first diagnosed with depression when I was only nine years old and I’ll be 54 in Aug. So yes for the most part I’ve been dealing with it all of my life. My type of depression is called dysthimia and that’s the clinical name for Chronic depression. For some of us it’s a matter of finding the correct meditation or medications which help stabilize us and if we’re really lucky can put us into remission for different periods of time. I’ve been in remission as long as five years but for the most part my remissions don’t last that long.

Q: Regarding the treatment of depression?
For those of you who have had clinical depression, how did you deal with it?
Therapy, medication, handling it on your own…

What treatment do you think is best?

Also, if you have tried dealing with depression both on and off medication, which way was more effective?

A: I was diagnosed at 14 with depression and social anxiety (I’m 30 now). I did the whole, “I don’t need medicine to help me function” thing. Ummm, bad choice. Medication and therapy go hand in hand and doing one without the other does not work very well, at least in my experience. I tried not taking my meds for almost two years and I was a miserable, unhappy person. I am now taking Zoloft and going to therapy and reconnecting with God and feel so much better about myself. I want people that have mental issues to know that they are not defective or broken in any way. It’s just a hand that we’ve been dealt BUT we can overcome. Life is worth living to the fullest.

clinical depression signs

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Read and learn more about clinical depression signs. For more, visit the Depression website DepressionLearning.com

Q: what are signs you have clinical depression?
I’ve been feeling horrible since last month and it’s never stopping. people say that depression is a problem when it doesn’t go away but there’s supposed to be some terrible thing happening that makes you depressed right? But nothing happened so i have no idea why i’m feeling like that.

yeah. that’s the explanation. what are signs of clinical depression?

A: You have already had a few answers about the signs of clinical depression so I will not write them again, however they are not a complete list so I might suggest you do a little internet research as there are quizzes that u can answer that will tell you whether or not you appear to be suffering from this illnes, it will also show you where to get help and advise you on what to do next. I do strongly suggest you visit ur GP. And about having no major cause for it, well there doesn’t have to be one, often this happens to people with no apparent explanantion. Try the beyond blue website, I have included the web address for you in sources. Hope this sheds some light for you

Q: What are the signs of Clinical Depression?
A friend of mine insists that she has Clinical Depression. What are the signs/symptoms of this mental health disease?

A: According to the APA, (American Psychiatric Institute)Clinical depression is also known as major depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

Signs and symptoms: all-encompassing low mood
low self-esteem
loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyed activities
it is a disabling condition that affects work, family and school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health.

In the US, 3.4% w/major depression succeed in committing suicide

There is no lab test, per se, it is diagnosed based on what the patient tells the doctor and/or behavior reported by friends and family. The most common time is ages 30-40 and peaks at ages 40-50.

Q: what are the clinical signs of depression?
i have low energy, hard time focusing, no interest in being social, and i seem to cry at everything these days.
this always seems to happen in the summer and mid winter.

A: Can’t sleep or you sleep too much
Can’t concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are difficult
Feeling hopeless and helpless
Can’t control negative thoughts, no matter how hard you try
More irritable & short tempered than usual
Having thoughts that Life is not worth living

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: What are some signs of clinical depression in human females?

A: Symptoms of depression include:

Loss of interest in normal daily activities
Feeling sad or down
Feeling hopeless
Crying spells for no apparent reason
Problems sleeping
Trouble focusing or concentrating
Difficulty making decisions
Unintentional weight gain or loss
Irritability
Restlessness
Being easily annoyed
Feeling fatigued or weak
Feeling worthless
Loss of interest in sex
Thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior
Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches

Clinical depression, often referred to as major depression:

http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/main/major-depression-clinical-depression/menu-id-68/

Types of depression:

http://www.depression-help-resource.com/types-of-depression.htm

And not to be confused with mood disorders:

http://counsellingresource.com/distress/mood-disorders/

Q: What are some signs of clinical depression?

A: dsinterest in usual activities
difficulty concentrating
sadness
fatigue
crying spells

Symptoms of Depression

ALTHOUGH it is often classed as ‘mental illness’, clinical depression often has as many physical symptoms as mental. The feelings or emotions that are depression symptoms actually begin to cause the physical effects. How this happens is a vital part of understanding depression and the symptoms that come with it.

If you are depressed at the moment some of the following symptoms may sound familiar:

You feel miserable and sad.
You feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy .
You feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible.
You seldom enjoy the things that you used to enjoy-you may be off sex or food or may ‘comfort eat’ to excess.
You feel very anxious sometimes.

You don’t want to see people or are scared to be left alone. Social activity may feel hard or impossible.

You find it difficult to think clearly.

You feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.

You feel a burden to others.

You sometimes feel that life isn’t worth living.

You can see no future. There is a loss of hope. You feel all you’ve ever done is make mistakes and that’s all that you ever will do.
You feel irritable or angry more than usual.

You feel you have no confidence.

You spend a lot of time thinking about what has gone wrong, what will go wrong or what is wrong about yourself as a person. You may also feel guilty sometimes about being critical of others (or even thinking critically about them).
You feel that life is unfair.

You have difficulty sleeping or wake up very early in the morning and can’t sleep again. You seem to dream all night long and sometimes have disturbing dreams.

You feel that life has/is ‘passing you by.’

You may have physical aches and pains which appear to have no physical cause, such as back pain.

It’s this wealth of depression symptoms, and the broad scope that confuses many people as to what depression actually is. Explanations rarely cover all the symptoms, and everybody’s experience is different.

Q: what are the signs of clinical depression ?
i would really like to know because i think i suffer from it.
Please help.
should i go to my GP ? i’m 15.

A: There is a saying, “too little knowladge is a dangerous thing”. It means never self-diagnose, because you don’t understand the condition fully and can scare yourself into thinking there is somethinbg wrong with you when there isn’t. If you are 15 then you might have teenage depression.
The symptoms are:
*Frequent sadness, tearfulness, crying ect.
*A feeling of constant hopelessness/ feeling unworthy
*Anhedonia
*Persistent boredom; low energy
*Social isolation, poor communication
*Low self esteem and guilt
*Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure
*Increased irritability, anger, or hostility
*Difficulty with relationships
*Frequent complaints of physical illnesses, such as headaches, back aches and stomachaches
*Frequent absences from school or poor performance in school
*Poor concentration (this mean in conversation as well as in lessons)
*A major change in eating and/or sleeping patterns ie. eating too much or too little
*Insomnia or hypersomnia
*Talk of or efforts to run away from home
*Thoughts or expressions of suicide or self-destructive behavior
*Alcohol and Drug Abuse
*Self-Injury

If you have over half of these symptoms then you might have a problem. Teenage depression varies loads from normal adult depression . Teen’s tend to be more touchy and easily annoyed where as adult tend to just become numb or sad. Clinical depression in teenagers is quite rare, and even rarer in children, but thankfully the condition is getting more recognition and not being dissmissed as “teenage moodswings” or hormone changes (although somtimes they are).
If you have been depressed for a long time and it’s starting to take over your life, then i think you ought to see your GP. But think about it before you do, because he/ she could zombie you up with anti-depressants. Just remeber that anti-depressants don’t make you happy, they make you normal, and sometimes people can overcome depression without being reliant on a perscription. On the other hand, somtimes anti-depressants don’t work at all and then the person feels even more depressed. It’s 10% drugs (if any) and 90% will power to overcome depression.
I would recxomend talking to sombody about what’s going on and how your feeling. You don’t have to suffer in silence, and you don’t have to hurt yourself to get people to care, they already do. Please, don’t spend another day feeling misserable; it just not worth it. Take care xxx

Q: What are the symptoms and signs of depression in teenagers?
I think I may be clinically depressed but everyone thinks it’s just because I’m a teenager. But the hurt, emptiness and confusion are much too deep. What are the signs of clinical depression, specifically in teens? Thanks =)

A: Hurt, emptiness, and confusion are quite normal in teens and every teen that has them thinks they are much too deep. It is a normal stage of growing up. Feeling sad after a disappointment is normal and there are a lot of instances for being disappointed in your teen years.

The source link I provide gives you not only the basic symptoms but the difference between normal occurance of those symptoms and abnormal occurance of those symptoms.

There is no quick fix to these feelings even if you do have clinical depression other than to find things you do well and focus on those when you get “down”. Antidepressants do not always work well in adults, and in teens and preteens they are even less effective and you only get as much out of therapy as you put into it.

Q: What r the signs of Clinical depression?

A: I’ve been diagnosed as being clinically depressed. It started a few years ago (although I didn’t realize it at the time), but I was on a slow decline. It kept getting worse until I got to the point I would cry any time any place, no matter where I was. I finally decided I didn’t want to get too close to “the edge” and went to the doctor.

I’m now taking anti-depressants – Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) in the morning, and Lexapro (10 mg) in the evening – and getting counseling. That has helped me more than I ever thought it could – and I wish I’d done it a long time before I did.

Paul.

Q: Is clinical depression a reason for medical discharge from the Army?
My husband is currently in Iraq and is showing signs of clinical depression(I’m a nurse by the way), his self esteem is nothing and he has convinced himself that I should find someone new because He is not worthy of me. I’m afraid if he stays in we will end up divorced.

A: Depression is a reason for a medical discharge. However he will first have to seek help, receive a diagnosis and start treatment.

Q: What is a good example of a thesis statement for clinical depression?
I want to do my paper on the signs of clinical depression.

A: That clinical depression is not caused by a brain defect or chemical imbalance, but that this is merely a symptom. You could then describe the other symptoms of clinical depression and discuss the numberous studies that have proven that cognitive behavoural therapy has the exact same sucess rate. You could even go further to explain that medication alone has a high relapse rate again suggesting a mere masking of depression instead of a treatment of the cause especially since CBT does not have the same relapse rate. You could even add to your thesis statement that the medicalization of depression, where people now attempt veiw it in terms of a broken leg instead of a psychological illness, is in fact dangerous. Then you might want to suggest the importance of both therapy in conjunction with medication as a way to treat both the heavy symptom (chemical imbalance) as well as the cause (the ways in which a person thinks and in turn feels and behaves).

Q: Signs of Clinical Depression?
What are the signs of it how can you tell if you have it?.. and How can you make it better?

A: lost of interest in life, hobbies etc.
lost in appetite
constant mood changes
you have to go to therapy and/or take drugs for that

but start on talking with your doctor

Q: clinical depression?
what are the signs or symptoms of clinical depression?
just clinical depression in general

A: A major depressive episode is indicated by 5 or more of the following symptoms for at least 2 weeks and one of the symptoms has to be either depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure:
1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
2. Diminished interest/pleasure in most activities
3. Significant weight loss or weight gain; decrease or increase in appetite
4. insomnia or hypersomnia (sleeping too much) nearly every day
5. Restlessness or feeling slowed down observable by others
6. Fatigue/loss of energy most days
7. Feeling worthless/guilty that are excessive or inappropriate most every day
8. Trouble concentrating or indecisiveness
9. Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempt or plan

Q: What signs appear when you are coming out of a clinical depression?

A: It becomes very noticeable that you are beginning to feel good. Sometimes we forget what it feels like to feel normal and not affected by depression. It will be very obvious to you. If after 4 weeks you don’t notice a difference it is time to change to another antidepressant. Some will work for others bu may not for you. I hope that you do feel better soon.

Q: Do anti-depressants really work? Most people I know who take them, still show clinical signs of depression.?

A: Yes I believe that anti-depressants work, providing that you are on the right kind and/or combination. Also, addressing life’s problems through therapy and/or education – skills building. There are different kinds of depression. Some respond well to talk therapy, some require therapy and medication. On occassion, only medication is needed.

One of the things about depression is that things may be going okay or well for a person, but they start experiancing depression for no apparent reason. Depression is a bio-chemical embalence.

I worked over 20 years as a social worker in various clinical positions. I have seen the positive effects that being on an anti-depressant can provide. There have been clients that don’t respond well with talk therapy but start doing remarkably better after getting on an anti-depressant.

There is the issue of whether the type of anti-depressant is appropriate and that is where a very knowledgeable doctor is needed. Take for example an individual who is or has had some manic episodes – Bi-polar or a history of less significant manic episodes – Bi-polar II, taking certain medications can cause a person to have a manic episode, or cause them to go through rapid cycling.

On a personal note, I have been on anti-depressants and off of them. I know that I am definately more miserable (and harder to live with – just ask my family) when I am not on them or when the medication is not appropriate. In fact, I have just been going through such a time when my doctor took me off of all my anti-depressants (when hospitialized) and just kept me on a mood stabilizer. That was a year ago, and I can barely remember a time when I was this miserable. Slowly, the medications that my doctor took me off of have slowly been reintroduced. The only thing changed was my mood stabilizer. I went from Depakote to Lamictal, but that has had to be done very slowly given the potential side effects. It has only been in the last month that I have started feeling better.

In the past year since I was taken off of the medications that I was on, I have developed a serious chronic pain condition, and battle colitus weekly. As I get to feeling better, those conditions improve. I also have acid reflux and at times feel as though I am having a heart attack. All of the conditions I list are made worse by stress, and when depressed, I can not deal with stress very well.

In the past 12 years or so, I have been in weekly psychotherapy. That in it self has not been enough to get rid of my depression. Anti-depressant medication does not take care of the issues for which I struggle, but they do help take the edge off of my pain so that I can work on the issues more intensely. In addition, I have more energy, can remember things better, suicidal thinking decreases, the support and challenges from my therapist are more easily heard.

Yes people who take anti-depressants may still show the clinical signs of depression. There is a diagnosis that reads something like “Major Depression in Partial Remission.” But overal, I think that if the medication is doing it’s job, those signs of depression are decreased.

I hope that this helpful. Take care.

symptoms of clinical depression

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about symptoms of clinical depression. For more, visit the Depression website DepressionLearning.com

Q: What are the symptoms of clinical depression?
And do you really think I’m asking this to know what they are when they’re just a quick google away?

A: if you know your answer is a “quick google” away, then why don’t you ask what is really on your mind instead of playing some sort of game with your question?

Q: Can someone tell me what are the symptoms of clinical depression?
Seriously, i think i might be going through something like that

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A: People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.

Symptoms include:

A: This is called a bittersweet experience. You are saddened, but there is a hint of pleasure that you derive, nevertheless.

Some people like to remain in a state of melancholy for a period of time. They are pensive and introspective.

There can be breakthrough in thought processes. You see the ‘light’. Then it is time to change the cd!

Depression can be very well managed with the right treatments. Good luck and hope this helps!

Q: Can anyone describe for me the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: * Sleep disturbances.
* Impaired thinking
* Changes in weight.
* Agitation.
* Fatigue or slowing of body movements.
* Low self-esteem.
* Less interest in sex.
* Thoughts of death.

A: well first off, get off the booze and drugs. then go to a pshyciatrist and they can make a diagnosis.

Thanks.

A: Yes, that can be depression but the best counsel is to start with your doctor and let him rule out physical causes first and give you are referral if he feels you might be depressed.

Then when you see a mental health professional they will rule out other problems also.

Q: A friend of mine is experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. Should I suggest he seek or avoid a shrink?

A: Seek.

Q: what are the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: Depression:

http://forums.talkcity.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tc-depressions&msg=3108.1&ctx=8192

understanding depression:

http://forums.talkcity.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tc-depressions&msg=4491.1&ctx=8192

those are 2 links to good info about depression on a forum i visit.

http://testyourself.netdoctor.co.uk/interactivetests/goldberg.php

that is a test to score yourself on how depressed you are

Q: What is clinical depression?
What are the symptoms of clinical depression? how do victims of clinical depression feels?
is it true that when you cry too much for silly matters you have depression?

A: Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Individuals with clinical depression are unable to function as they used to. Often they have lost interest in activities that were once enjoyable to them, and feel sad and hopeless for extended periods of time. Clinical depression is not the same as feeling sad or depressed for a few days and then feeling better. It can affect your body, mood, thoughts, and behavior. It can change your eating habits, how you feel and think, your ability to work and study, and how you interact with people. People who suffer from clinical depression often report that they “don’t feel like themselves anymore.”

Clinical depression is not a sign of personal weakness, or a condition that can be willed away. Clinically depressed people cannot “pull themselves together” and get better. In fact, clinical depression often interferes with a person’s ability or wish to get help. Clinical depression is a serious illness that lasts for weeks, months and sometimes years. It may even influence someone to contemplate or attempt suicide.

People of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, and religions can suffer from clinical depression. Each year it affects over 17 million American men and women (source: American Psychiatric Association). While clinical depression is common, it is frequently unrecognized and untreated.

There are different types and levels of clinical depression. Mental health counselors and psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat clinical depression. With the right treatment, most people who seek help get better within several months. Many people begin to feel better in just a few weeks.

Q: I have depression symptoms but might not have clinical depression?
I’m very apathetic, never excited or particularly happy but never mad either. My family says this is how everybody in our family acts so I’m not sure. My roommate, who has depression and is my best friend, said I for sure have depression. Anyway, I go through the motions of everyday life, not really thinking about anything. My memory has gotten really bad. Most of the time, I feel like I’m not doing the right thing. I’m always tired and have no energy, despite getting plenty of sleep. I think and talk slower some days. Sometimes I really don’t want to talk to anybody or do anything and all I want to do is sleep. Friends have commented the last few weeks, asking if something is wrong due to some of the above symptoms. It’s affecting my social life and job. I have tried 2 different anti-depressants that haven’t worked. I don’t eat enough so that could explain the lack of energy but I’m not sure if I have depression. Should I try another anti-depressant?
I’ve been to about 4 psychologists, social workers, and family doctors that have agreed that it sounds like it could be depression. I never get a definitive diagnosis though.
I have had a little bit of therapy. Max of 8 sessions with each. I don’t care about or have an opinion on most things so I just answer everything with yes or no. It didn’t seem to help at all.
Kate, when I went to therapy, I either couldn’t remember, was too tired to answer, or really had no opinion. For example if somebody says, “How was your childhood?”, I’d probably say it was decent, from the little I can remember nothing bad every happened. That’s all I would have to say on that subject. This leads me to believe that maybe therapy isn’t the best choice for me.

A: Just because it is “how your family acts” according to your family doesn’t make it normal. It could just be even more proof that depression is a very heritable condition, which it is! It certainly sounds to me like you have fairly moderate depressive symptoms, and they are impacting your life in a negative way.

Medication can sometimes help this, but sometimes not. You said yourself that you’ve tried two antidepressants already, and neither one worked. To me this is a sign that your depression isn’t one that is going to respond to just a handful of pills. Instead, have you tried seeing a therapist for “talk therapy”? You said you’ve seen psychologists in the past, but did you engage in therapy with them, or did you just talk to them for one meeting and never go back? Therapy takes time, weeks and sometimes months of sessions to really get at what’s underlying your depression and address that root problem. Some people with depression can engage in talk therapy and discover things they never realized were contributing to their depressive symptoms! And many of them are able to complete therapy and move beyond their depression without needing antidepressant medications at all.

I would suggest you tell your doctor about your symptoms, and ask them to refer you to a therapist you can talk to about your depressive symptoms. If they think it is in your best interest to take antidepressants for the time being, listen to the doctor, but also discuss it with your psychologist when you meet them. Some people like to be on the drugs, and for some people they really help… but if you’ve tried 2 kinds already and neither one helped, it doesn’t seem to me like the logical solution would be to put you on ANOTHER pill. Since your depression isn’t severe and you aren’t having thoughts of harming or killing yourself, you might want to forgo the pills and just try therapy for a while instead.

Good luck!

EDIT: It sounds to me like you weren’t very invested in your therapy sessions. To make therapy work for you, you have to be engaged in the therapy, not just a passive observer. Instead of giving surface answers (“yes”, “no”, “maybe”) try actually opening yourself up and giving a real answer. You will feel extremely uncomfortable at first, but if you have a good working relationship with your therapist, you will be able to divulge these feelings to them and allow them to help you.

Q: What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?
How is mental illness different from a psychological problem? How does depression affect women?

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/major_depression.asp

http://counsellingresource.com/distress/mood-disorders/depression-symptoms.html

All the best

Q: Do I display symptoms of clinical depression?
For as long as I can remember, probably about 8 months now, I’ve been having a major feeling of worthlessness about myself. I’ve been having major swings in sleep cycles and appetite. I’ve been procrastinating at about everything, and can’t find any ounce of happiness in things I thought I enjoyed. Also, for some reason, I’ve been having weird thoughts about death and suicide, and I’ve been venting some of my rage towards others by cutting myself. Sometimes, I cut myself to control my sense of nervousness too. Whenever I do something and can’t do it right, I’ll become very irritable and annoyed. My thinking has slowed down drastically and I have to think for long periods of time to find the exact words I’m looking for before saying something. I’ve started having irrational fears of ghosts, psychopaths etc. The other day, my friend said i had a big nose and I was so depressed that I almost ended up crying. I’ve been called a mean bitch, a moron, ugly and other hurtful insults and I started believing them despite all of my close friends saying that i am a nice guy etc. I don’t know why I feel so down and depressed and hopeless and meaningless and pessimistic about EVERYTHING. I’m only 14, is this normal for someone my age? I’ve been talking to my school counselor but it doesn’t seem to be helping much. Should I seek professional help? My mom thinks I’m a happy person, and I don’t want her to worry about me. What should I do?

A: It’s not normal for a 14 years old (or any age) to feel depressed for such a long period, however it is quite common for teenagers to experience these feelings. It does not mean that it’s something you have to go through or wait until puberty is over for it to go away, because sometimes puberty triggers mental diseases that continue to go on with adulthood.
From your describtion, it sounds very much so like a major depression. Ignore those who tell you that it’s normal, because – again – it’s common, but not normal or healthy.

Often family members/close friends are the last to expect or know it when a depressed person commits suicide. Only YOU know how you feel, don’t let them tell you how you’re feeling!

Either your mother is in denial, very distant from you or that you’re very good in hiding your cuts and depression signs. Parents tend to be skeptical about teenagers emotional health.

I think you should seek professional help. Speak to your GP in private if possible and he or she will be able to put you in touch with the right person to help you get out of this dark place.

My best friend’s parents thought that her moodiness were just hormones, she asked to be taken to a psychiatric, but her mother thought that she didn’t need it and that reading or praying might help her stay busy and somehow banish those feelings. The next thing we knew, she ranaway. She was only 15 and it’s been well over 10 years now, and nobody heard a word from or about her.

The point of this is, nobody took her seriously or appreciated how low she felt and she ended up leaving. Sometimes I wonder if she killed herself.

Some GP’s and counselors are unsupportive and are completley unhelpful, so don’t let one dysfunctional counselor put you off from counseling all together.
Keeping a diary, keeping busy with hobbies or a club can be helpful too.
if you must cut at least be careful when you cut yourself, always use clean and sterilized blades.

Finaly, if you’re in the UK you can e-mail, write or telephone the SAMARITANS, everything you tell them is private and they won’t tell or call your parents nor will they judge you. 24/7 they’re there for you:

http://www.samaritans.org/?gclid=CMue6Y2Z_JgCFYM_3godcjiumQ

Best wishes.

signs of clinical depression

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about signs of clinical depression. For more, visit the Depression website DepressionLearning.com

yeah. that’s the explanation. what are signs of clinical depression?

Q: What are the signs of Clinical Depression?
A friend of mine insists that she has Clinical Depression. What are the signs/symptoms of this mental health disease?

A: According to the APA, (American Psychiatric Institute)Clinical depression is also known as major depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

In the US, 3.4% w/major depression succeed in committing suicide

There is no lab test, per se, it is diagnosed based on what the patient tells the doctor and/or behavior reported by friends and family. The most common time is ages 30-40 and peaks at ages 40-50.

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

Q: What are some signs of clinical depression in human females?

A: Symptoms of depression include:

Clinical depression, often referred to as major depression:

http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/main/major-depression-clinical-depression/menu-id-68/

Types of depression:

http://www.depression-help-resource.com/types-of-depression.htm

And not to be confused with mood disorders:

http://counsellingresource.com/distress/mood-disorders/

The source link I provide gives you not only the basic symptoms but the difference between normal occurance of those symptoms and abnormal occurance of those symptoms.

Q: What are some signs of clinical depression?

A: dsinterest in usual activities
difficulty concentrating
sadness
fatigue
crying spells

Symptoms of Depression

If you are depressed at the moment some of the following symptoms may sound familiar:

You don’t want to see people or are scared to be left alone. Social activity may feel hard or impossible.

You find it difficult to think clearly.

You feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.

You feel a burden to others.

You sometimes feel that life isn’t worth living.

You can see no future. There is a loss of hope. You feel all you’ve ever done is make mistakes and that’s all that you ever will do.
You feel irritable or angry more than usual.

You feel you have no confidence.

You have difficulty sleeping or wake up very early in the morning and can’t sleep again. You seem to dream all night long and sometimes have disturbing dreams.

You feel that life has/is ‘passing you by.’

You may have physical aches and pains which appear to have no physical cause, such as back pain.

Q: what are the signs of clinical depression ?
i would really like to know because i think i suffer from it.
Please help.
should i go to my GP ? i’m 15.

Q: What r the signs of Clinical depression?

Paul.

A: Depression is a reason for a medical discharge. However he will first have to seek help, receive a diagnosis and start treatment.

Q: What is a good example of a thesis statement for clinical depression?
I want to do my paper on the signs of clinical depression.

Q: Do anti-depressants really work? Most people I know who take them, still show clinical signs of depression.?

One of the things about depression is that things may be going okay or well for a person, but they start experiancing depression for no apparent reason. Depression is a bio-chemical embalence.

I hope that this helpful. Take care.

Q: Signs of Clinical Depression?
What are the signs of it how can you tell if you have it?.. and How can you make it better?

A: lost of interest in life, hobbies etc.
lost in appetite
constant mood changes
you have to go to therapy and/or take drugs for that

but start on talking with your doctor

Q: Are violent and sporadic mood swings a sign of clinical depression?
Sometimes I have very intense mood swings that can sometimes be a little violent. They don’t just come out of no where, little things will bug me and eventually I’ll get set off and just be enraged. Is this a sign of depression?
I am about to turn 20 years old and have been experiencing the mood swings for the past few years. They are off-and-on. Maybe a handful of times every two months.
I am about to turn 20 years old and have been experiencing the mood swings for the past few years. They are off-and-on. Maybe a handful of times every two months.

A: It could be a sign of depression. I disagree with the possible diagnosis of bipolar because it sounds like you are angry, not manic. There is a difference. (The actual prevalence of Bipolar is only about 1-2% anyway) However, do not go by my rudimentary assessment alone because I have never met you.

Anger is a sign of depression. Its very common with young children, although I understand you are 20. Everyone deals with depression in their own ways. Some people internalize it. They brood and cry and sleep all day. They tend to dwell on themselves and their lives. Other people externalize it. Rather than look inside themselves, for these people, it’s so much easier to blame others or lash out at other people.

One of the problem with depression is that some people don’t know how to cope with it. The internalizers may bottle it all up, but they will release it by crying. The externalizers may bottle it all up, and like a bottle of soda, all it takes is just a little bit of shaking to make them explode.

There could be many reasons for your anger and the fact that you recognize it as a problem is a good sign. The only way for you to know is to seek the help of a professional.

Q: Are these signs of clinical depression?
–21 years old, college student–don’t really like my major…
–never really had close friends growing up
–Extremely sad sometimes (been like that for years now)
–Also can be extremely happy and funny…I laugh a lot
–Most of the time, I find no meaning in life, and think we’re all just going to die, so what the hell does it matter what I do with my life?
–never had interest in sex, never been in a relationship
–i’m extremely introspective and like to think about and reflect on stuff.
–extremely philosophical…like to look at deep quotes from philosophers
–not sure of my identity–don’t really know who I am.
–I’m trying to really love myself
–Developed a skin disorder that messed up my face for a while at the end of high school and beginning of college..it was a time of extreme stress from applying to college
–sometimes I have fleeting suicidal thoughts of what it would be like to die..never serious though

A: Yes, it sounds like you’re depressed. There are three kinds of depression, your type is the “I’m just too sad to LIVE.” the others are more anxiety ridden and anger ridden.

You have to be at least 5 of 8 signs/symptoms of depression to be diagnosed, majority rules. and you mostly fit that. anxiety and anger would be other BIG signs. Tell your doctor, it’s easy to prescribe and no one has to know if you feel embarrassed!

clinical depression test

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about clinical depression test. For more, visit the Depression website DepressionLearning.com

Q: Is a blood test for serotonin an accurate and/or reliable way of diagnosing or determining clinical depression
My husband was recently diagnosed with anemia and depression. The anemia was based on physical symptoms and blood tests. The depression diagnosis was based on mental and emotional symptoms. He also asked for a serotonin blood test, which was normal. He’s been taking iron and an antidepressant. Now he says he “feels great” and that he thinks it was all because of the anemia. And he also believes now that he wasn’t really depressed at all, since his serotonin level was normal. I’m really concerned that he will stop taking the antidepressant. And I really don’t want to go back to the way he was when he started taking it. He was lethargic, but also very on edge and easily pissed off/quick to anger. It was like walking on glass around here. I just can’t go through that again…
Thanks.

A: By definition (from the DSM-IV), major depressive disorder can’t be diagnosed if there is a medical condition that could be causing the symptoms. Anemia would make him feel lethargic. While it shouldn’t in itself make him irritable or edgy, people sometimes become that way when they feel like crap. I wasn’t there when he was diagnosed and there may have been other symptoms of depression that could not be attributed to anemia.

Without having seen your husband back then and how he is now, this is a tough question to answer. If he really did have Major Depressive Disorder, then he needs to stay on the antidepressant for at least three months before trying to come off of it (assuming he has never had depressive episodes before–if he has he should stay on the meds longer). At the same time, I have a nagging suspicion that he is right and he did not truly have depression.

A diagnosis of depression is made based on questions and answers with the patient. There is some belief that patients with depression have decreased serotonin activity in their brain. This is still being debated and in order to test for this accurately, you need to do a spinal tap to check for 5-HIAA (breakdown product of serotonin) in the cerebro-spinal fluid. Blood or urine tests are not useful because the results will be skewed by serotonin produced in other parts of the body.

There isn’t any real downside to staying on the antidepressant (unless he is experiencing side effects). If you are that concerned about it, it wouldn’t hurt for him to stay on it for the three months.

Q: If I took a dozen clinical depression tests online…?
Ok, i did. Because i think i do have clinical depression. My doctor a few months ago told me i had depression, and he wanted to “examine” me for a couple months. I’ve been taking medication, and i’m still insanely depressed, and i’m cutting myself. all the tests say i have clinical depression/very severe depression. do you think i do possibly? i’m 13 btw.

A: You should talk to your doctor again, or a parent or counselor at school and tell them that you feel depressed and that you are cutting yourself. Just because you are taking medicine, doesn’t mean it is the right one. My daughter is 11 and she is on her third medicine. You need counseling, and to find a medicine that works. They are not all the same, and they don’t all work on all people.

Q: I’m 13 and I think I have clinical depression. How can I tell i took a test and it said i more than likely
did. i think about suicide alot and am down almost all the time the only time im happy is w/ my internet bf and im an anorexic who cuts herself. my dad doesnt want me on drugs. and he knows im depressed any ideas?

A: If you’re seriously considering suicide and inflicting pain upon yourself then it sounds like you could use some help. I was diagnosed depressed as an adult, and I didn’t think I was at all! Also didn’t believe in taking drugs for it, and was very skeptical about it being a real disease at all. Boy was I wrong. There are some great medications out there if you need them, but you should start with a very effective non-drug therapy called cognitive therapy. Go get the book called “Feeling Good” by David Burns. It will help you self-diagnose effectively, help you feel like you’re not crazy, educate you about depression, and give you some coping mecanisms quickly. If that’s still a struggle, a combination of medication and cognitive therapy may be what you need. Start with the book though. Dad can’t compain about that!
Also – remeber that you’re 13 and being a teenager is tough. It was for everyone who went through it. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and don’t lose sight of the fact that you will grow, learn, adapt, and get better! Whatever your problem is today, it will be gone or will at least be much smaller very soon. That’s a fact!
Oh… and you need to eat. Nobody’s brain functions properly without proper nutrition. No depression drugs will help if you’re starving. Any doctor will tell you that. Maybe you should treat youself to a banana split. That will fill you up and make you happy!

Q: does anyone know of an accurate and reliable online depression test made by a clinical/Professional source?
i really need one that has really helped people that you know or maybe even you because i have taken 2 and they say im severely depressed. :/

please do not tell me to do to a doctor , because i hold my family together and if anything happens to me, the whole family will break , even though it is a small one.

and please note, i am an only child but my dad needs me , so does my nana, grandad aunt and nephew, and i love them all dearly and they love me, they would be so upset if i was clinically depressed.

A: i don’t know of a test but st. johns wart acts like an anti depressant so you could try that without them knowing that you are depressed.I know you dont want to hear go to a doc but maybe you should you don’t want it to get worse and then need someone to help care for you

Q: How do I cure from depression?
I had clinical depression. I sat for the Becks Depression test. I got a score of 17th.

A: I also had clinical depression and discovered two things.

First, I got rid of those wants and needs that contributed to my feelings of low self-esteem and inadequacy.

Second, I started an exercise program. Between an increased endorphan level and getting out in the sun, I reduced my depression, so it’s not as deep and doesn’t last as long.

Q: How do doctors diagnose clinical depression?
Is it based on what you tell them, or do they have an actual test to find out if you really have it or not? In other words, is there a way for them to find out if your brain is not producing the correct amount of horomones?

A: There is a written test called an MMPI-2 test (there are others also..including the old inkblot test lol)
The MMPI-2 is supposed to be spot on accurate at diagnosing one including clinical depression vs situational depression. however I say no test can be 100% accurate. The questions are either true or false, there should be a “sometimes” answer. Anyway, I worked for a psychologist who put much dependency on the MMPI-2 even over his own judgement.. I think if there was a test that could measure the neurotransmitters in one’s brain, then they’d actually get the right psychiatric meds every time, and that’s just not happening.

Q: How do you know if you have clinical depression?
What are some of the signs, and how can I find out, without going to the doctors.

Is there any legitimate real online test that can give you an idea or not?

A: this is the criteria you have to meet to be diagnosed with depression:

http://www.allaboutdepression.com/dia_03.html#1

*Mild Depression:
4 symptoms are present beyond what is needed to make a diagnosis; a person can function normally although with extra effort.

*Moderate Depression:
5-6 symptoms are present. The severity of symptoms is between mild and severe. a person’s judgment is impaired.

*Severe Depression:
7 or more symptoms are present and a person clearly has little or no ability to function.

there are depression tests online, but the best thing is to see a doctor.

Q: Can depression lead to a social phobia and/or anxiety disorder?
I have always been a shy person, but lately I have been feeling even more uncomfortable around people; in some cases, good friends or family that I haven’t seen in a while. I recently took one of those online depression tests, and it said I could have clinical depression. My question is, can depression lead to some form of social anxiety disorder?

A: They are two separate diagnoses but they can be diagnosed at the same time, meds are different. I am on Klonopin for anxiety and Wellbutrin and celexa for depression plus lithium for mood swings.

Q: clinical depression what will happen if i don’t get help?
I have clinical depression but i haven’t been diagnosed by the doctor but i have done professional depression tests online and all the symptoms come back as clinical depression is this bad depression?
I feel weak and hopeless just now i always do never been happy and i keep planing suicide in my head
it’s late here i wanna know what will happen if i contact a doctor i’m 16 and this effected my body, physically and mentally i can’t concentrate properly or even talk to anyone about this that’s why i’ve came online you guys understand what it’s like to go through this everyday i’m not telling my parent they’ll make a joke out of it they did before how can i book a doctors appointment without my parents finding out

A: Theres no such thing as a professional online test. You wont know if you have anything until you get a diagnosis from a doctor. You need to tell your parents or you wont get help. Your other option is to tough it out until your 18. If you tell your parents you can go see a doctor and maybe get medication. If you have something, and its left untreated there can be serious consequences, such as self-harming or suicidal thoughts or actions. I know this from experience. I hid it for a long time, and was put in a pyschiatric hospital for both thoughts and actions concerning cutting and suicide.

Talk to a school counselor if your parents wont take you seriously, or maybe a close friends parent or someone.

Now, go and get help before its too late.

Q: I did a depression test, it said i had bad depression and should see someone, what should i do?
Here is my answer !

Results and recommendations

Your screening results indicate a high likelihood that you are suffering from severe depression.

Your answers also show you might be at risk for harming yourself.

You are advised to see your doctor or a mental health professional immediately for a complete evaluation – or dial “911″ – or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). – or go immediately to the nearest hospital Emergency Room for an evaluation.

This screening is not a substitute for a complete clinical evaluation.

The good news is clinical depression is a very treatable illness. Almost everyone who receives appropriate treatment can soon feel better.

A: Most “self-help” tests of this kind are not worth the paper they are printed on and certainly not the time you spent on it.

If you are depressed you will know you are – you will frequently feel low and worthless, you will be snappy and off hand with those close to you and you will generally not see much to be happy about.

You will also certainly know if you are having any thoughts of self-harm – or more importantly if you had any such thoughts before taking the silly test.

IF you are depressed, and especially if you did have serious thoughts of self harm you MUST see a doctor urgently who may refer you to a psychiatrist. Either should be able to help you.

Q: Does anyone no where i can find a clinical condtion test?
like a quiz to see if i have depression or mania or somthing like that?
thanx 4 the answer randy but i would like to find a free one online?

A: Zoloft is a medication used to treat depression. The following website offers checklists for various mental conditions, which may be helpful to you.

http://www.zoloft.com/zoloft/zoloft.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=recog_how_to_tell

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, pray. Ask the Lord to come into your heart and fill your loneliness, hurt and sadness with peace. God loves you and doesn’t want you to be unhappy. A relationship with the Lord, our creator, is definately a good start for healing. God Bless!

Q: I think I have dysthymia, Only now I’m worried it is developing into major/clinical depression?
I’m 16 and I have felt very consiously depressed for atleast 3 years. I over the last few days have been researching depression and came across ‘dysthymia’. After extensive research, It seems to fit me nearly perfectly.

I looked because recently I felt a lot worse and have been crying alot and lying in bed hugging my pillow (ridicilious I know) and felt like this ALL day, everyday for the last few weeks. I feel as if I have lost my ability to think-very odd.

I don’t really know what is going on now but I believe I can use dysthymia to explain my present and past in that I feel as if being sad is normal etc. I feel as if right now my feelings are not something I am immune to-It is causing me to lose my logic almost.

Now I am convinced of this I don’t know what to do about it, I have explained over the series of questions on here that I have noone to confide in and need to sort my problems out alone.

I have failed miserably all 6 depression tests I have taken online, But still I don’t really feel as if it is a big-deal and that what I am feeling is normal. I am thinking about if I was to ‘get over’ how I currently feel, how I would change as a person and lose a massive part of my real personality.

I don’t really know what to do, I can’t seek help, Can’t tell anyone else and don’t really feel as if I can deal with it by myself, yet feel as if noone can really help me.

Sorry my question is long and thankyou for reading, If you can offer advice or feel as if you can help I’d be really greatful.

Thanks.
I have tried to keep the question short but I have asked other questions similar.

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A: It is normal to feel melancholy when you are growing from being a child to an adult. Look at the huge amount of music that appeals to this age group – not just today but for every generation.

I read your description of how you feel and I remember feeling and thinking the same things myself when I was 16. Especially when you say: ” I am thinking about if I was to ‘get over’ how I currently feel, how I would change as a person and lose a massive part of my real personality.” I remember thinking exactly the same.

But lying on your bed crying for days on end is quite extreme. I recommend you talk to your GP. Don’t worry. It’s not a big deal and you will still be “you” no matter what.

I hope that helps at least a little. You are obviously a sensitive and intelligent person, I hope you can abstract your situation and look at yourself as a third person. When you are feeling at your worst, try to see the big picture and imagine yourself happy again. That is going to happen. You are going to be happy. So just think of this period as a temporary inconvenience.

Q: I think i having clinical depression,how?
i check the symptoms of clinical depression and i found i amost have it all also i did some online free test and it said i need to see a doctor asap. so yesterday i dig out my pocket money and went to a doctor, he gave me 2 type of medicene,one for sleeping better another one for depression. I’m only 15 i do not want my parent to know. wat should i do?
rott – i’m male and it not about sex i am just a normal student. but i think i got depression long ago but it is becoming worse. i got sad for no reason, lose interest in everything, feeling like a useless junk and i feel like jumping down when i look out the window i don’t know why. i do want my parent to know because i had already give them alot troble. my heart is sour
sorry some error, i do not want my parent to know…

A: Mental health professionals and physicians are careful and deliberate when evaluating their clients for clinical depression. It takes more than just tearfulness or a feeling of sadness on the part of the client to indicate the presence of depression.
A professional should take the time to gather a good deal of information about a YOU before determining if you’re clinically depressed.
In addition to a medical evaluation, a clinical interview, and possibly additional assessments, a professional will evaluate whether YOU have specific symptoms of a mood disorder such as major depression, dysthymia or bipolar disorder.

An accurate diagnosis of a mood disorder such as major depression or bipolar disorder requires a thorough evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. This is a first step towards obtaining appropriate treatment.
On the positive side, YOU are relieved when finally will learn that the symptoms they you are experiencing have a name. This often offers a sense of hope and personal control over your illness as more can be learned about its treatment, causes, and outcome. To me, you sound overstressed, if you are not treated can lead you to clinical depression.Do not worry too much! Leave you PC alone for a while, and enjoy your summer holidays!

Take care as always!

Q: psychologists please answer… do you think being clinically depressed would negatively your scoreon a IQ test?
9 years ago i was diagnosed with clinical depression. at around the same time i took an Iq test with a clinical psychologist. i scored 110 which im not too happy about. do you think being clinically depressed could have made me perform worse on test than i would have done otherwise.

A: i guess it could because it would affect your concentration. and it might change now anywayz seeing as you took it 9 years ago.

i had an iq test when i was a toddler and was told scored highly but that could be a completley different score now that im 16. =]

Q: How do people get clinically diagnosed with depression?
Is there any specific clinical test or do they just ask you questions? If it’s a brain exam, what exactly do they do? If questions, what questions do they ask?
I’m considering this for my son. I’m very worried about him.

A: From Wikipedia

A diagnostic assessment may be conducted by a general practitioner, licensed clinical social worker, or by a psychiatrist or psychologist,[1] who will record the person’s current circumstances, biographical history and current symptoms, and a family medical history to see if other family members have suffered from a mood disorder, and discuss the person’s alcohol and drug use. The assessment also includes a mental state examination, which is an assessment of the person’s current mood and thought content, in particular the presence of themes of hopelessness or pessimism, self-harm or suicide, and an absence of positive thoughts or plans.[1] Specialist mental health services are rare in rural areas, and thus diagnosis and management is largely left to primary care clinicians.[79] This issue is even more marked in developing countries.[80] The score on a rating scale alone is not sufficient to diagnose depression, but they provide an indication of the severity of symptoms for a time period, so a person who scores above a given cut-off point can be more thoroughly evaluated for a depressive disorder diagnosis.[81] Several rating scales are used for this purpose.[81] Screening programs have been advocated to improve detection of depression, but there is evidence that they do not improve detection rates, treatment, or outcome.[82]“

How old is your son? I would recommend a psychologist over anything else, but they can only diagnose, they cannot prescribe. There are many different kinds of anti-depressants for all different kinds and levels of depression. I have what is called dysthymia, which is considered a chronic but mild form of depression. I was put on buproprin about a year ago and the results have been fantastic.

Let me know if I can help you out in some other way
Best of Luck

clinical depression causes

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Q: what causes clinical depression and how is it cured?
what causes clinical depression? how is it cured? is there a medicine? do they use happy pills? can you cheer someone up with it

A: It’s a chemical imbalance of the brain.
It’s very common
SSRIs are a class of drugs that help correct the imbalance.

Q: How exactly is clinical depression caused and what are the symptoms.?
I have a real bad case of clinical depression and i want to know how it is caused.

Q: What are some causes of clinical depression in men?

A: A wife who wont put out. A job that they have no control over their workload. Unrealized dreams or desires.

Q: Clinical Depression?
It is said that Clinical Depression is caused by an inbalance of chemicals in the brain. Does this slowly occur to someone or can it just randomly happen at any time?

Q: stress sleep deprived very busy at work cause clinical depression?
people are saying lack of sleep, a lot of stress, very busy at work can cause clinical depression. CAN EVERYONE can this? or is it usually the people who have depression most of the time have this?
is depression something that can come and go in a person who doesnt have an imbalance?

thanks

A: There are very many factors which can contribute towards someone having an anxiety disorder, and yes, the lifestyle issues you mention are some of those factors.

They come under these headings – sleep patterns, diet, exercise, work/family/financial matters – and generally there will be more than one factor involved. For example, you could have real stress at work which could cause bad sleep patterns and therefore sleep deprivation.

There are also other factors – check out the site below and you will see articles on this – but these are the lifesyle issues.

Two further comments in answer to your question.

Firstly, anxiety disorders are very, very common, with 1 in 4 of us having them at some time in their life – I suffered for over 13 years –

And secondly, they can be got rid of by unearthing the root cause and then learning how to get rid of it, or them – again, that site will help. There are skills and technqiues which you can learn which you incorporate into your everyday life.

And by the way, a person can be depressed without having any imbalance as you call it – this can be an heriditary thing, and is another one of the factors covered in articles on that site.

Hope this helps – best of luck.

Q: Can clinical depression cause minor forgetfullness?
Can CD cause people to have hard time memorizing and/or forget things?

A: Good question..

Well in some cases, such as if one suffers from Hypothyroidism(low thyroid), one is able to go into clinical depression depending on how severe the low thyroid levels are…

IF one does go through clinical depression and has low thyroid, it is known that one may start to easily forget things, making it harder to memorize things etc.

Otherwise, if you’re talking general, one may forget things because too much is on their mind, as that is what i personally think.

Q: Is severe depression and clinical depression caused by the same thing?

A: The term “clinical depression” refers to “Major Depressive Disorder”, which is a significant period of depressed mood, loss of interest in enjoyable things, and other symptoms. The terms refer to the same thing.

Depression is caused by a variety of things, including genetics and the way one sees the world.

Q: What’s the difference between clinical depression and the depression caused by an illness like hypothyroidism?
Can both be treated by anti-depressants or is the depression caused by hypothyroidism treated by an adjustment to thyroid medication. I’m curious about the connection.

A: Usually they will adjust the thyroid medication. There’s a difference in what part of the brain passages are affected, and the majopr difference is cause– clinical depression is caused by an imbalance of dopamine in the brain, thyroid depression may also involve imbalance of dopamine but the imbalance is caused by the thyroid condition.

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: how do you treat NON-clinical depression if the causes of the depression cannot be lifted from you life?
I am so depressed. I’ve “seriously” thought of taking my life 3-4 times. one time i even wrote a suicide note and planned how and what time i am going to kill myself. i never really talked about it with anyone. what prevented me was my faith and the thought of how devastated my parents would be when i’m gone. i know everything about depression, and how i should seek a professional help right now, but my depression is not a clinical depression. there is a cause to my depression and if it is lifted up, then i am fine and actually happy with my life. i know most people will say that i just need to lift it up, but the problem is not that simple.
i am an international student, and i am currently living with my relatives. everything is so expensive. my relatives are rich, but they do not treat me very well. i want to move out so bad, but i don’t have the money. and my nuclear family believes that if i ever move out, my relatives in here will hate me forever and it’ll give my nuclear family problems too. the program that i am currently enrolled in demands almost all of my time, so i don’t spend time which causing lack of communication with my relatives here. they are not very understanding with how much time i have to dedicate for my school. and whenever we argue, i’ll lose my concentration and just can’t study. i feel very miserable every day cause i also think i am failing my classes. and i can’t talk to anyone cause they’ll just say i need prof help. they wont understand that what i am experiencing is NOT a clinical depression where you just cannot be happy no matter how perfect your life is. my situation is different. i have a difficult and empty life. i’ve been dealing with all these for ~3 years now. i’ve been so strong, you know? but nowadays when i wake up, the first thing i hear myself say is “i dont want to do this anymore” but i wake up anyway and do what i’m supposed to do. i am also in a spiritual distress. my relatives i live with dislike it when i practice my religion, so i pretended that i gave it up, and the only source i have for my religion information is just the internet and youtube. i used to pray everynight, but now adays, i’ve been losing sleep and i can’t even pray my routine prayer and so i usually sleep, hugging my religion book cause i’m always so tired. my relatives here do not even “smile.” i know it is as if im making it up, but they just do not smile. i feel like im going crazy everyday in here. it is like living in hell. the only thing that keeps me alive is the thought that this all will pass someday, and that i can gain my freedom someday by working hard in school. but now, i am actually failing my class due to fatigue, emotional and spiritual distress, lack of concentration, and lack of time. i feel very incompetent nowadays. life is just sooo hard in here. and today i secretly wish that i can just die faster so i dont have to go through this anymore. but don’t worry, i am not gonna commit suicide because i understand about depression and clinical depression. i guess i just want to let all these out and get some emotional support, even from strangers. this will someday end.
Thank you so much in advance. appreciate how lucky you are to have supportive family and have no financial problem. life is good to you.

A: It is so nice of your relatives to take you in and give you a place to live.
Now you are unhappy and making them to be the bad guys for your failures.
You just have to change your attitude and see them in a different light.
They probably wonder why you do not appreciate them and their hospitality.
Try making friends with them.
Go to the school guidance councilor for help also.
You have allowed this problem to become bigger than you. But it isn’t.
You can change your attitude and change your life. Positive self talk is important.
You can make that a habit instead of lamenting.

Q: What causes depression?
I have clinical depression and I want to understand more about it. What causes clinical depression? What is wrong with my brain?

A: It comes down to a chemical imbalance

Q: What causes depression? Does it afflict even happy healthy individuals from time to time and if so, why?
I don’t mean clinical depression; serious depression where you entertain suicidal thoughts or depression that follows life altering events. I am talking about “low level” depression where you feel somewhat blue…but for no apparent reason…things are going well in your life and your relationships are positive…yet you feel a void…a sort of depression. Are there causes for this? Do all people, in varying degrees, go through these depressions?

A: Serotonin and Dopamine. And yes all people do.

Q: What actually causes the ‘physical’ pain with severe clinical depression?

A: Well, I can’t say for sure, but I think it has to do with the fact that depression surpresses things in your body – like the immune system and brain chemicals. Depression happens in the brain so the brain is effected. The brain is what recieves incoming information about pain, and if the chemicals are off balance, it may not be able to accurately interpret the sensations you’re body is experiencing.

Also, sometimes the body experiences pain as sort of an outlet for the mental anguish a person is feeling. In children for instance, depression is often manifested in physical symptoms because they don’t have the language skills or understanding to express their mental pain, so the body finds an alternative way to express their depression.

A: Life changing events can cause either. Often in a life changing event it takes six months to settle into the change. If not an adjustment disorder occurs which can lead to clinical depression.

Depression is not a simple topic as it can be organic, or caused by life stressors. (Reactive).

Dysthemia is just a general feeling of being down, whereas depression is acute and has sometimes debilitating symptoms.

Both can be organic (chemical) both can be due to life events.

clinical depression help

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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 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.

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.

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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.

major clinical depression

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Read and learn more about major clinical depression. For more, visit the Depression website DepressionLearning.com

Q: Why did they bother changing Clinical depression to Major depression?
or am i wrong? From what i know they changed clinical depression to major depression. why? or are they two seperate types of depression? to me it seems like they changed it to make it sound more serious

A: To differentiate it from other diagnoses such as dysthymia. Dysthymia is a clinical diagnosis, so is technically a clinical depression, but it is chronic and mild, compared to major depression which is acute and severe.

Q: What do ppl mean by “clinical depression” as opposed to “major depression”?
I just saw someone say “clinical depression” or “major depression,” in giving answer, which is what got me wondering if it’s supposed to be worse than major depression or less so.

I’m partly wondering because clinical depression isn’t in the psychiatric lexicon. It is a popular term.

A: It is the same thing, to make a diagnosis of major depression there must be a set of specific clinical symptoms hence the term.
It is very different from being sad or upset or miserable.
Treatment is different for each type of depression.

Q: Is clinical depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same thing?
I am 21 and have been treated for clinical depression with anti-depressants(prozac) since early this year. Is clinical depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same thing?

A: ask in health? x

Q: Is Clinical Depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same?
Is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?Or is it a different illness?

Hi how is everyone? I am 21 years old and for the last 5 or so months i have been treated for clinical depression with Fluoxetine(Prozac). The dose was recently upped to 40mg by my GP in Glasgow.Thank you for reading.

A: Yes its the same i 16 and i have exactly the same as you apart from i had an allergic reaction to prozac blah blah blah you don’t need to know. I’ve worked out that in england doctors tend to call it clinical rather than an major depressive disorder. i have no idea why but in america and places like that the tend to call it a major depressive disorder.

If you ever need somebody to talk to I’m here don’t be afraid to ask.Its easier to talk to somebody you don’t know.

Q: Can a potassium deficiency cause a relapse of major clinical depression?
My Mother has recently relapsed into deep depression. She has been suffering from depression for many years but had it under control with meds. After Christmas, I noticed her sliding backwards and before I could get her in for a doctor’s appointment, she was very low. I took her to the emergency room last night for dehydration and the doctor told us she has a UTI and very low potassium. The Doctor said the low potassium could cause the symptoms of depression. He suggested I put off for a few days starting her on the respiridol the Psyc. prescribed to see if the anitbiotics and potassium bring her back up.. I can’t get in touch with her Psyc. because it is through the local Mental Health Center and there is no communication until Monday.
Apparently low potassium levels CAN mimic the symptoms of depression. My Mother walked in my door this morning with her laundry. She had not gotten up off her sofa in a week. She had not changed her clothes or taken a shower. But this morning she felt like getting up and doing her laundry. She ate 2 eggs for breakfast (she hadn’t eaten much in a week) and wants to go grocery shopping. She has been hospitalized in the past for depression, even had ECT. She was presenting the same symptoms as when she was at her worst. So…yes. Low potassium levels can present itself as major depression.

A: Unlikely, low potassium would be more likely cause heart problems;

EDIT>>> I just found the link below. It says that mood changes can occur in someone already suffering depression so I stand corrected!

Q: What’s the difference (if there is any) between major depression and clinical depression?
I am just curious.

A: Clinical depression (also called major depressive disorder, or unipolar depression when compared to bipolar disorder) is a common mood disorder in psychology and psychiatry, in which a person’s enjoyment of life and ability to function socially and in day to day matters is disrupted by intense sadness, melancholia, numbness, or despair.

Clinical depression differs from the common term depression and the everyday expression of “feeling depressed”. It is diagnosed medically, and treated by therapy and possibly antidepressant drugs. There are several subtypes, some of which meet the popular perception of sadness, agitation and disruption of sleeping and eating, and others of which do not disrupt enjoyment of good things but create a highly disruptive cycle of inner paralysis and lethargy.

Major depression or clinical depression is one of several mood disorders. Although many things can trigger an episode of major depression, the end result is that the brain’s chemical balance becomes unbalanced. There really is no difference between major depression and clinical depression. This type of depression is also called unipolar depression, as differentiated from bipolar depression, which is the depressive state of manic-depression (which is now called bipolar disorder

Q: Is anyone taking Effexor XR for clinical (major) depression?
I am just curious to those who have the same diagnosis as I have and are or have taken this drug for it. What is your experience with it? I read that a high percentage of people have insomnia with it. That is one thing I am definatley trying to avoid! I know it will take weeks before I know how it’s going to affect me, but I would like to hear some advice/get knowledge about anyone that it has been perscribed to with people diagnosed with clinical depresson like me. Thank you

A: I was on a high dose of Effexor for probably up to 8 years.

Personally I felt it really helped, however it is one of those things you do have to take consistantly at the times it is prescribed to you, that is crucial.

I found when I was well, I stopped because I didn’t think I needed it anymore, so when I stopped my world crashed in around me.

So to be honest, I really belive it is a good one to take, stay with the prescribed dosage and don’t stop suddenly.

The only reason I stopped was to change to a different type of medication.

Q: Is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?
Hi how is everyone. I am 21 years old and for the last 5 or so months i have been treated for clinical depression with Fluoxetine(Prozac). The dose was recently upped to 40mg by my GP in Glasgow.My question is is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?Or is it a different illness? Thank you for reading.

A: My dear Linda,
May God bless you.
The clinical depression is same as major depression if the person feels isolated from the society and has very poor expression of his or her feelings.
In your case, it may be possible for the drug to work and relieve your depression, but in reality, when we change some of our obsessive thoughts to more practical thoughts and combine it with a good life style of work, exercise and nourishment along with proper rest and recreation, it works the best for our recovery. Depression is not a permanent disease that can never be improved or cured.Please remember this.
Ramesh.

Q: Major Clinical Depression – any new meds or help out there?
I was diagnosed with major clinical dep. a few yrs. ago and have tried numerous medications. It started out as just major fatigue and the doctors I have seen all jumped straight to depression as the cause and put me on different meds (I have tried at least 8-10 meds) nothing has helped so far. I have also been in counseling with the meds. The only thing that seems to help the fatigue and depressed mood is Ultram (I know this is just supposed to be for pain and I haven’t been taking it for the right reason but for some reason it helps) – I have been taking way too much of it for a long time because I don’t know what else to do. I am so tired of going to different docs and they all just guess at what meds to put me on – I was on Provigil for the fatigue for about 6 mnths (it was great) then it stopped working. I am trying to get my kids back (taken by the state of TN for “neglect” although there was NO neglect – long story), keep my job and home, and keep my marriage together. Pls help!

A: There are many new medicines. Often I go to the Doctor and the drug company rep is always leaving samples of clinical drugs for depression, anxiety etc. I have a friend who has been “clinical” all of his life and he is aware of the new drugs reps leave. I also had another friend who tried 12 different anti-depressants before they found one that did not make them physically ill with side-effects, or in a “numb” state. Go to your G.P/Psychiatrist etc and talk about these. They can give you 2 week sample packs to see if the medication is okay and that you don’t suffer too many side effects. As a last note, please don’t stop taking any medication that you are on unless your Doctor okays it as it can leave you in a real mess.Here are some links for sites that list antidepressant drugs available: (1)http://www.support4hope.com/medications/antidepressants/index.htm (2)http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/treatment/antidepressants/antidepressant_list.asp Take care sweety and always remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel xxx EDIT: In response to the person who answered after me, that is a real negative view of anti-depressants. Firstly, they will only stuff you up if they are not used in the manner and for conditions as they are prescribed for. Secondly, these drugs help people function and regain control so that they can hold down jobs, cope in social situations and be able to maintain balance in the home and in personal relationships. etc. Thumbs down to the stereotypes and stigma.

Q: Do you think the “Rich and the Famous” are usually suffering from major depression?
Do you think that these drug overdoses are a direct impact of major clinical depression?

A: That is an absolute fact. The “stars” are more of falling stars many times in their lives and they cover up their superficiality with alcohol, drugs, illegal drugs, personal doctors and many times die.
They are more sensitive because they have so many stressors. That is why many people who win the lottery either lose the money, end their lives or are more miserable.
It is a sad state of affairs and I wish someone like the pharmacies would keep closer tabs on prescriptions they are giving out.
Your assistant

Q: anyone ever suffer from major clinical depression (not the “ohh, i feel a little down ” kind).?
. I’m going through therapy and seeing a pychiatrist, but nothing is helping. how did you finally get out of it and how did you help yourself get out of it. ?

thanks very much

A: This is such a difficult question to answer but I will try.

I suffered from depression as a teenager, and was considered severely depressed for almost a year. Luckily I had a psychiatrist who was not medicine crazy. He tried to work through my issues without medication and it worked. However, not everyone is like this and sometimes a period of medication helps even people out and get on their feet. Here is basically how I have managed the depression, 18 years later.

1. I basically refused to believe that this condition would control the rest of my life, so I did everything possible to keep the depression under control. This includes diet, exercise, refusing to listen to long to depressing music (sounds silly but true), setting goals (in all areas of my life like education, professionally, etc) and talking to other people for support when I could not be strong enough to handle things by myself.

2. I won’t go into much detail, but my faith has helped me a lot and is a source of rejuvenation and strength at times. In all honesty, not all the time does prayer, meditation, etc seem to work in practically helping me, but it does often so i keep doing it.

3. Creating a support network so I can call, write or visit people who make me remember that there are lots of wonderful, beautiful things in this world. All of these people know my situation and have always been there to pull me out of dark times.

4. I have taken a more existential viewpoint of life, in its absurdity, and it really makes me laugh, literally. I really try to see and interpret situations as they really are, without letting my emotions take control and confuse me. Things are truly never as bad as they seem and even if they are terrible, they usually pass by relatively quickly. I believe that people who have experienced much worse things than me would agree.

5. Accept that sometimes there is nothing at all you can do but just wait a few days or so for the dark hours to be over. As much as I would like to say that my depression is gone all the time, it is not. And sometimes I can do absolutely nothing to control or stop it. On those days, I just remember to eat well, sleep well, exercise and honestly just wait for the storm to be over. And it usually is over in a few days if I dont force myself to dwell on things for too long.

Finally, take all I have said here with a grain of salt. Your depression may need to be handled in a completely different way. I just gave you the basics about how I have dealt with my own struggle. It is not a perfect way, but it has worked for me so far. Take care and good luck. I’m sure you will figure out a method to cope.

Q: American in Northern Ireland: Psychiatrist for Major Depression?
I have recently relocated to the UK for job purposes. Over the past few months, I have begun to develop symptoms of major clinical depression. Although I have been trying to avoid it, it has become such an impediment to my daily functioning that I believe I now need psychiatric intervention. However, the medical system is so different here that I do not know where to start. And being depressed, I’m so emotionally and mentally ‘tired’ that I hardly have the energy to type this. The GPs that I have seen are more aloof than I’m accustomed to in the US. They are happy to write prescriptions for SSRIs like Lexapro, but my understanding is that I’d be put on a very long waiting list to see a specialist psychiatrist, up to 6 months. Does anybody out there have any experience with this?

A: Sorry about your problem but I can relate. I can tell you what has made a HUGE difference in my life and can give you some hope. Go to Amazon.com and order a book called “Mood Cure”. It gives you a simple questionaire and recommends how to solve these problems. It explains everything. This is where I learned about 5-HTP. Please check into it. It’s not for everyone but can help many. They carry it at most health stores. Please just get the book please. I am not selling the book, it is just what helped me. Good luck.

Q: I have major clinical depression, but I don’t want to help myself, what is wrong with me?
I have been to the doctor, I have full on depression, but I can’t make myself want to feel better. I have the medication, but I don’t want to deal with the side effects. Also, in a weird way I want to keep feeling the pain because in a weird way it makes me feel better. I’m also using my depression as an excuse a lot lately. Don’t get me wrong, I know depression is a serious thing, but I guess I can’t get myself to get it together. Suggestions?

A: from someone who has gone there and come back the other side let me try to clear up a few things for u
no one can and will ever be able to make someone do something in less they want to – in order for u to get better u need to want to get better – people all around u will want this for u but no one will be able to help u with this until u want to help yourself
anti depressant meds are weird in the way that they work- some can make u feel worse but their r some out their that can make u feel better- it will take at least 2 weeks for any drug to builds up in your System (until u feel any effect of that drug)
their is nothing weird about wanting to still feel the pain- think about this How do we know that we are alive without us being able to feel something ?
perhaps part of u think that u don’t deserve to feel or be better – u wantneed should be punished for something?
no one can make u want to get better but yourself i will not lie to u it is a hard long road ahead
for me i might have chosen to get better for my baby niece – to set a good example for her – or maybe that got me thinking about how i want to have a life and not a ‘lie’ about saying that u ‘feel good’ or r ‘doing good’
let me just say that to make any choice about your future and about your health u should really think about that choice with all that u have and depression is a medical disorder that affects the dopamine or serotonin in your brain these things are the stuff in your brain that makes u feel ‘happy’ – so therefore u r not really thinking with all that u would normally have
just work closely with your dr and get into counseling