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Q: I want to work Helping with depression but have no school at this time, where can i work at?
I want to help people understand that life is not all about depression I am going to go to college majoring in behavioral science but i would like to work helping people wit their depression. Maybe even at a call center or a crisis center any suggestions where i should try. I live in the state of utah.

A: You could volunteer at a call center and be a crisis counselor. These types of jobs normally aren’t paid, but you’d gain experience of how to deal with people that have different behavioral disorders.

Q: How effective is counseling for helping with depression?
Okay so I have been feeling pretty depressed lately. I am having trouble caring about anything and sometimes feel like everything is pointless. Some times I think about killing myself but I would never actually do it, mostly because I wouldn’t want to traumatize my brothers. So I’m just wondering if anyone has had counseling and/or knows if it is helpful for dealing with depression. Thanks for whatever you can give me.

A: I have had talk therapy several times in my life, and it always helped lessen the stress and loneliness, while I also learned good coping skills.

The most helpful (to me) kind of talk therapy focuses on self-esteem and self-knowledge. I was in talk therapy for 3 years before I was diagnosed bipolar, and it helped me have the insight to diagnose myself. The therapist used Rational Emotive Therapy, or RET, which gets you to focus on how you talk to yourself in your mind, to recognize negative ideas you keep suggesting to yourself, and how to change your thought processes to a more neutral or realistic, less emotionally-laden way. It was not confrontive or uncomfortable, and it taught me to, in a sense, be my own therapist. The book, “Feeling Good” has just been reissued and is a great help.

Another, slightly newer therapy approach is Cognitive Emotive Therapy (CET). It not only gets you to think of yourself and your situation in a neutral way, it also puts a positive spin on things. It will boost your self-image and self-esteem. I did most of CET in a group setting, but the 1:1 therapy really helped.

A third (group) therapy is Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training. This training is firmly rooted in CET and was developed by the highly regarded Mary Ellen Copeland. In it, you and others explore what is looks looks when you feel good, then when warning signs appear, all the way to breaking down. You develop a crisis recovery plan to help you and your own 5 chosen helpmates (can be your doctor, siblings, parents, friends, therapist, etc.) get you out of crisis. You learn from the others in the group, and you learn insight into yourself.

Killing yourself would definitely traumatize your brothers in a big way. My father, sister and cousin have all committed suicide, and it plays a big number on you. Not the least is anger and guilt, no matter how irrational.

There is hope, but you’ll have to work for it.

You didn’t mention antidepressants. I have taken them for 30 years with generally positive results. I could not have made it without them.

Best of luck to you, and I hope thay you are in therapy and feeling better very soon!!!!

Q: Does flax seed oil have the same benefits as fish oil in helping with depression?
I have grief-induced depression that my doctor doesn’t think is serious enough for antidepressants but should be treated, and she suggested taking fish oil everyday because apparently it’s been helpful for teens who are mildly depressed. The problem is that I am a vegan, so I don’t want to take fish oil, especially since they come in gelatin capsules. I’d like to take flax oil instead, but I don’t know if it would be beneficial. Please let me know. Thanks! : )

A: Most nutritionists and doctors who are carnivores maintain that fish oil is superior to flax oil for omega 3. Most forms of the oil are available in liquid form as well as capsules. So the liquid form would avoid the gelatin problem. Regarding your vegan beliefs, you will just have to follow your heart and spirit.

If you try flax or fish oil, I highly recommend Barlean’s brand as one of the best. Also, for depression, pay more attention to getting high levels of EPA than DHA in your oil. The former is more for emotional issues, while the latter is more for physical stuff. At least, that is what I read somewhere.

Remember that you can get omega 3 in foods. Here is an interesting site. http://ezinearticles.com/?Foods-Containing-Omega-3-Oils&id=475518

Plus here is a huge link for finding omega 3 in foods.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4DKUS_enUS302US302&q=omega+3+foods&btnG=Search

Q: Does Zoloft Help you lose weight along side helping you with your depression?
A friend told me that Zoloft can help you lose weight because it helps minimize your appetite for anyone who has taken it
Does Zoloft Help you lose weight along side helping you with your depression?

A: I gained a lot of weight on Zoloft, and I know of a few people who have also.

I guess it just depends on how your body metabolizes the medicine.

Q: How much schooling is needed to be a therapist helping people with depression or just their problems?
And what would I major and minor in (or should i do a double major)

A: There are different types of therapists…. with different empahsis.. ……… to be a therapist it takes at least four years after high school for the minimum counseling……. most people get their masters degree (two years at least) then their Phd or MD…another 2 to 4 years after masters degrees…….
Most schools have prerequisites for each type of degree……… the first four years of college are pretty basic with emphasis in the psychology , and subjects related to your major……..
Each university assigns a school advisor to you, to help you get the right classes, and courses for each level……..that is what they are there for, to help you and to talk to………
So , all you have to do is research the different types of therapy, decide what you want to do……..and go do it…….
examples
social work
psychology
clinical psychology
counseling psychology
organizational psychology
educational psychology
medical school /psychiatry
etc……..

Q: What jobs are there that deal with helping people with depression etc. But not a psychologist or a clinician?
I want to help people, but I want to be a shoulder to cry on or a motivational help. I have no idea if you can get paid to do that.

A: Bartender, and the tips are great …….and no long term schooling required.

Q: What techniques are good for helping a person suffering from depression?

A: Call them up every day. Make plans then go pick them up. Try something new together. Distract them with just about anything. Encourage them to do something they’re always wanted to do, then help them do it.

Q: What is the Republican plan for helping USA economy avoid a depression?
can you list the top 3 things that they generally would like to see happen?
Be sure to address the part about how the layoffs are stopped, the foreclosures stemmed and millions of new jobs are created.

Thanks.

A: I can’t speak for the Republican party-just for myself. but I have a plan! Here’s part of it.

My plan-

Step 1-stop Obama’s orgasmic spending spree

Step 2-Stop Pelosi’s spending orgy.

Step 3-Get the government out of the way of business and stop the government’s attempts to tax them out of existence!

Let the companies fail-and be replaced by new ones that can manage their money better.

Let the homes be foreclosed on-and let other people who have been more responsible finally buy the homes they have been saving for.

Let the companies who have been careful and responsible take advantage of not being taxed to death. They can then take their hard earned profits and expand, give raises to their employees, hire the people who were laid off, and then we all canwatch the ones who lost their homes buy new ones in a more stable and stronger economy.

Q: how would you suggest helping someone who has waves of depression?
meaning fine all day but once night rolls around all you want to do is lay in bed and not talk to anyone or see anyone.
you don’t feel sick but you can’t stand to look at anyone or even talk.
may i add that going out only temporarily takes my mind off of it. then once i’m home again it starts.
i have a pet.

A: Hi

I felt like this. A friend suggested St John’s Wort. It’s a flowering plant that is effective for some people with mild depression.

One website says: “Patients suffering from depression received relief, increased appetite, more interest in life, greater self-esteem and restoration of normal sleeping patterns.”

There are many places selling it online and on the high street but the prices vary wildly. You could try your local Holland and Barrett shop or search online.

Do not take St John’s Wort if you are on the contraceptive pill as your pill will not work! Re-read the label on any other medication you’re taking as it affects how quickly some drugs leave your body.

As a free side effect, some people find they get drunk quicker. Works for me!

I genuinely hope that does help you,
froggie

Q: Why won’t people give FDR credit for helping to end the depression?
Within the first 100 days of his administration(1933), he put together work programs that put an estimated 2 million people to work. He solidified banks by loans.

He even took a pay cut along with congress to help out.

A: Because they are free market ideologues that believe that government can only hurt the economy, not help. So they can’t admit that FDR did anything to improve the economy. If they did, then they would have to abandon or modify their free market theory.

Q: Dealing with and helping a partner get over depression?
My boyfriend and I have been together for a year and a half and we’ve gone through our share of problems like any other couple but I can truly say that we have a great relationship. He’s always shown signs of anxiety and depression but now its gotten really bad. He talks about how he feels like he’s not gonna live much longer and how he doesn’t know why he’s alive. He says that if it werent for me he would be dead or in a mental instution. He’s just started going to counseling, but it hasn’t been a good month and it hasn’t really helped yet. I just need some suggestions on what I can do to help him and what i can do to keep my own composure at the same time. If anybody knows and good websites or any good medication with minimal side effects please let me know.

A: Sorry you’re both going through this. For yourself, it’s important that you keep your friends and hobbies and work – not letting the depression control your life and drag you down.

There are SO many treatments for depression so it’s not really a matter of IF he’ll get past this but when – as long as he’s willing to pursue the different avenues of treatment.

There is therapy, but often depression/anxiety is physical, so it’d be like a diabetic seeing a therapist for treatment instead of taking meds.

There are a LOT of different types of medication. He can speak with his doc or a specialist to see what will work best. The important thing to communicate, in my opinion, is that the doc will stick with him and work with him until they find the best solution.

The good thing is that often with meds, even if the first one isn’t perfect, there is some improvement so the battle gets easier.

You can research the different types of anti-depressants online. One side-effect of some is lack of sexual interest so it’s good to be aware of that so you don’t feel like you’re doing something wrong if he starts on meds and your sex life drops off a bit.

Some meds can be used to treat depression AND anxiety at the same time. There are also meditation C.D.’s that can be used, yoga/exercise can be helpful and, truthfully, if he feels he needs to be in a hospital for a while there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a safe place with no pressure where they can work on solutions for him and stabilize him and then he can head back to life.

Deep breaths. Sounds ridiculous but deep breaths for both of you. Depression is becoming somewhat common these days because there is so much bad news. But the truth is there’s a lot more good – we just have to open our eyes.

Stick with fun, positive, light activities. Do things you both love to do. Recognize that this will pass and there is a solution to depression. A lot of people are willing to help him. He just needs to reach out and keep trying until he finds the solution that’s right for him – and it IS out there.

Help him (and you) stay present instead of replaying bad stuff from the past or worrying about the future. Just stay in this moment where things are just fine. Notice how the temperature is comfortable, how you’re feeling good because you’ve had something to eat, how the birds are singing, the sky is blue, etc. Staying present can be a powerful key to help with anxiety and depression.

Q: Is there way of helping my depression or do I need to go see a professional?
I realized, that through all that’s happened last year, I feel really damaged. Alcoholic, Coffee-Holic, IBS-ism, “driving others in my word insane” Attention crave, social crave sex drives, anger and such high level of dissatisfaction to myself really has damage my self esteem. I want to be happy with my self.

I’ve always been a tough girl, tomboy in some aspect. And at those time, I wasn’t afraid of getting slapped, kicked and most of all to fight back. I had great friends (you know kids with problems always gets friends lol). It all doesn’t matter now, because I cant look at anyone eyes without a sense of guilt. I don’t appreciate or treasure my skills anymore, I cant be proud of anything, I cant make up conversation, I feel burned each time I make a social contac. I feel that every time I give something to others, and consider them above me, they never once do the same back to me. everything I do, I only expected the worst. How can I be happy with myself?

A: all changes first have to come from yourself. Seeing a professional will help, but you have to start focusing on your good values! there must be something you’re doing thats right. What skill did you have? how can u redevelop it? dont take yourself too hard and try to laugh at bad times (proven to release negative energy!) be happy =D

Q: How does this sound for helping depression: regular acupuncture, st John’s wort, b vitamins, and exercise?
I really don’t want to take meds.

A: Especially the exercise!

B vitamins? B long from Montiff is your best bet… Google them.

Acupuncture? Great treatment.

St. John’s Wart? Make sure its a “nutraceutical” a regulated product that has not lost its efficacy through processing.

But, most importantly is exercise!

I know of other ways to help support your ability to have an emotional floor and maintain overall wellness naturally, so you can discuss this with me.

I will share my family members who have suffered depression and have gotten off of all medications and how they did it. It’s all unique, but offers knowledge as an educated mind will make an educated decision.

Q: Is there a legal prescription I can get from my GP like marijuana for helping depression (serious question)?
I don’t want to relapse though, so would medicine and anti depressant things not be a good option?

A: depends on where you live. And Marinol is nowhere near as good as real marijuana because it can never be marijuana’s biological form. Also I have heard that it doesn’t work like smoking real weed does. If you can’t get it legally..oh well. Just find a nice dealer don’t be scared. Alot of people, all kinds of people at that, smoke weed. :)

Q: Does Zoloft make you more depressed then helping you with depression?
I take Zoloft & i just wanted to know if it makez you more depressed then helping you with your problem of being depressed.

A: It is not uncommon for people coming out of depression to commit suicide before they are all the way better. What happens is they have the depression, but they have more motivation to do *something*. The something is often suicide. This was a problem long before the SSRIs.

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