Question 1

feeling depressed don't know why. can jealousy cause depression?  i'm also a full time student and work part time could this be a sign of being stressed out?

Accepted Answer

many reasons: There are a variety of factors that predispose one to depression ranging from genetics, internal and external factors.  You are doing a lot by being a full time student, working part time and trying to maintain a relationship.  Personality factors can create a negative self image on oneself.
I would recommend you get in to see a counselor at your school or seek one out in your community.

Question 2

i'm depressed and sometimes i'd end up locked up in my room trying to commit suicide. how will i fight my depression? please help me.

Accepted Answer

See a psychiatrist: Symptoms this severe cannot be managed without professional help. You need to see a psychiatrist as soon as possible. If your thoughts of suicide return you should go to the emergency department immediately.

Question 3

at time wake in d night mentally feeling time is flying, am gonna die,  nervousness, feeling everyting is going rong, no positivity. is it depression?

Accepted Answer

Get a physical: exam from your doc to rule out or identify chemical or hormonal issues.  Then consult a mental health professional to sort things out.  If one is not available consider speaking w/a prudent spiritual leader or aunt or uncle.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

depression ,who to see?

Accepted Answer

One's own doctor: With such conditions, a patient should see both her own primary care doctor (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) and a psychologist or psychiatrist. If necessary, the doctors may refer her to other specialists. Her primary care doctor can evaluate to see what might be causing the symptoms. A combination of medical, psychological, genetic, and environmental issues may be causing the problem.

Question 7

what is teen depression?

Accepted Answer

Teen with depression: Depression  in children & teens is much the same illness but because of age related factors expression of the depression varies. Children are especially difficult to assess due to limited understanding and communication skills. Teens bring a special set of problems to diagnosing depression; a sense of immortality, a "can do it myself" attitude, male and female hormone influences, oppositionality.

Question 8

how to fight depression?

Accepted Answer

Consultation : Drinking alcohol might be the most likely  and preventable cause of severe depression in the young adult.  Otherwise you may have predisposition to depression by inheritance or life events affecting you. A thorough evaluation might indicate the need for therapy or medical treatment. Do not wait to make that happen. Depression is a serious disease. You deserve treatment.

Question 9

does depression go away?

Accepted Answer

Typically yes: Depressions can resolve or diminish spontaneousy but that can take months or even years. Talk therapy and/or medication help depressions resolve faster and more completely. The goal of most treatment is to achieve a complete remission.

Question 10

is depression hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Just because someone feels depressed, doesn't mean they have depression. Depression is a psychiatric disorder but there are many causes of feeling depressed (hypothyroidism, nutritional deficiencies, allergies to name a few). Hypothyroidism & allergies can be hereditary so the depression caused as a result might appear genetic but it is the cause that is genetic.

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