Question 1

i m in depress from last one yr what to do?

Accepted Answer

Ask for help: Posting question is good start. Continue to reach out - ask for help. Interpersonal interaction, face to face or through any means, is a powerful way to improve mood or at least prevent worsening symptoms. Physical activity may also help though boosted when with others rather than solo. A proverb states: Shared joy is double joy, shared sorrow is half sorrow. 1 year is long. Consult a provider.

Question 2

how easy is it to be overprescribed anti depressives?

Accepted Answer

Fairly: Many pts are given antidepressants for a variety of psychiatric problems by their family docs because they r nonaddicting, relatively safe and well tolerated--on the other hand a high percentage of depressed pts go unrecognized & untreated.

Question 3

what can i do to feel better i am a recoveringdrug  adit so depress.can t pull my self up. can u help?

Accepted Answer

Sure: My help to you is through the advice I will give you.  You are smart enough to know that you QUIT your addiction.  If you did that, you can do anything!  Your condition requires an exam and treatment by a dr. to start, as you may need therapy as well as some medication to start and help you through this time in your life.Make the call and get into the Dr. to start the 1st day of rest of ur Life!

Question 4

hello, i love working out most times but i tend to always eat and at the end of the day makes feel unhappy and depress and i just end up giving up.

Accepted Answer

You're halfway there: You've got the exercise part down, good for you!  you can break the evening eating by starting slow to change your habits. Small healthy meals, if you crave sweets try sugar free puddings or jello gelatin with fat free whipped cream. Mthe cravings do stop.  You can do it!

Question 5

what helps depression?

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It depends: It depends on the severity and past history.  But initial things you can do include regular exercise, whole foods diet, consistent sleep, interacting with friends, and engaging in activities that are meaningful to you.  Sometimes depression requires working with a psychiatrist or therapist in psychotherapy.  Next level might be where antidepressant medications are needed.  All these can help.

Question 6

what causes depression?

Accepted Answer

Multitude of things: A question surely pondered thru the ages. Some people are born with a genetic predisposition and a strong family hty. Drug and alcohol abuse can cause depression. Prolonged exposure to stress can make the most resilient among us depressed. Medical depression may be related to inflammatory cytokines which travel from site of illness to brain (e.G mult. Sclerosis can present with depression).

Question 7

i think i have depression ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor : Depression is common and is treatable.  It is a chemical imbalance in the brain, not a moral failing. Exercise helps.  Do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week.  If need be, take medication.

Question 8

wht are causes of depression?

Accepted Answer

They can include:: High stress
past trauma
drugs and alcohol abuse
medical illness
bad or no relationships
major change
lack of self-worth.

Question 9

i think i might be depressed?

Accepted Answer

Depression: If you think you are depressed then go get help

Question 10

what is depression officially?

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Depression: Officially, "depression" is a general term that refers to the presence of depressed mood along with other symptoms. The term is sometimes used to refer to people who are depressed due to grief or other losses, and sometimes it is used to refer to episodes of severe depression that seem to arise more on their own, out of proportion to circumstances.

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