Question 1

my close friend hung herself 8 days ago. everything is in turmoil. no one knows why apart from her being depressed but lately she has been doing ok. t?

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Suicide by friend: My close friend hung herself 8 days ago. Everything is in turmoil. No one knows why apart from her being depressed but lately she has been doing ok. T? ANS: most likely her depression was not doing well. If you are feeling like harming yourself please all 911 and ask for suicide prevention hotline.

Question 2

what to do with an extremely depressed person who refuses to go for help? knows exactly what's going on around him..

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Suicidal?: Thank you for asking about your very depressed friend.  If he is thinking of hurting himself, or wants to die, it is important to call the police.  I know this sounds harsh , but you may be preventing his suicide.   The police can take him to a psych hospital where someone can evaluate his depression and if his is at risk of hurting himself, they can keep him under a 5150 order.  Please call, now!

Question 3

no one understands how depressed i feel. i can't get pregnant. should i just give up?

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I am sorry: I am sorry you have been unsuccessful.  Do you have a close friend, spouse or counselor with whom you can speak? No one can understand how depressed you feel, but there can be those who can empathize and provide support. I truly encourage you to speak with someone about your feelings on the matter. Consult with an ob/gyn / fertility specialist about your difficulty getting pregnant.

Question 4

i've recently been diagnosed with depression and i have to take meds but i feel like no therapist understands?

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They exist: Though therapy is one treatment for depression, the combination of therapy and medication is even better. Ask the doctor who is prescribing the medication for a referral to a therapist who understands that.

Question 5

what are the signs of depression? i have been feeing sad and suidcidal for a long time, i just feel that no one understands and im  drifting deeper into a dark dark hole. and im forever falling..is this depression?

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Hello. : Hello. You may well have depression. Depression can also lead to sleeping too much or not enough. To either not eating or gorging. It can cause one to feel helpless or hopeless and lose confidence in one's self. It can cause problems with memory or concentration. Your mood could be sad, angry, fearful, anxious or irritable.  Isolation is common. If you feel like you want to take your life and that you might act on it, please get immediate help at an er. Even if you don't have imminent thoughts of suicide, depression is treatable and you deserve to see a good psychologist or psychiatrist. Have hope. Get help.

Question 6

how do i know if i'm suffering from depression? i feel sad, anxious, and lonely. can't sleep well, it takes me forever to fall asleep and i wake up in the middle of my sleep. i cry for no reason and feel like no one understands.

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The : The symptoms you described could be part of the depression. Depression is a suffering experience for most people. Here common symptoms of depression:

1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others

2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all.

3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day.

4. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly 
every day

5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation
 nearly every day ( restlessness or being slowed down)
6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
7.  Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day (guilt about being sick)
8. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly
 every day.
9. Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a 
specific plan for committing suicide

the symptoms can cause clinically significant distress or impairment in 
social, occupational, or other important areas.

A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either depressed mood or  loss of interest or pleasure.
If you experience some of these symptoms, do not wait until your symptoms will get worse, look for the appropriate professional help. The earlier determination and treatment, the better the outcomes.

Question 7

i am a current addict to smoking herion. i relapse due to emotions. on suboxone. but can opiates help maintain depression? no one understands me.

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Yes and no: Sometimes people use opiates or heroin because of depression. Sometimes people develop depression because of their use of care when or opiates. The term dual diagnosis is usually used when people have an addiction problem plus a depression problem. Both things need to be treated. Antidepressants counseling or exercise would help with the depression.

Question 8

why do i have urges to self-harm when my depression acts up? i mean, i cope just fine the rest of the time, and i can resist the urges (my therapist knows about this) but why do they happen?

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Due to Depression &amp;: It is a common symptoms in some patients with depression.Non suicidal self harm urges are common in some patients with Depression.Your Thrapist is aware of it and has he/she adviced you what to do.My suggestios
Use positive imagery.Visualise you moving through that urge without harming
Get your mind busy with pleasant like music
Get support from your family
Call therapist
Talk to people close to u

Question 9

i suffer with crippling depression and anxiety . i take prozac & have tried lex, cit, zoloft (sertraline) etc & none really help. no one understands. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Get therapy also: Are you being prescribed these medications by your primary care physician, or a psychiatrist?  Medications are only part of treating depression/anxiety, and psychotherapy is essential.  Some psychiatrists do both, but more often people work concurrently with a psychologist or other therapist.  If you haven't already, you might see a psychiatrist -- could be more helpful, esp in complex cases.

Question 10

my friend is depressed and i don't know what to do!

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Get support and help: When people are depressed, it is important to have the right support in place.  The first line is having good friends to listen.  Parents can also be very helpful.  In some cases, feeling down is normal.  In other cases, it may be important for your friend to get help from a professional.  If your friend is not safe, then help her see a doctor now.

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My close friend hung herself 8 days ago. everything is in turmoil. no one knows why apart from her being depressed but lately she has been doing ok. t?

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What to do with an extremely depressed person who refuses to go for help? knows exactly what's going on around him..

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No one understands how depressed i feel. i can't get pregnant. should i just give up?

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I've recently been diagnosed with depression and i have to take meds but i feel like no therapist understands?

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What are the signs of depression? i have been feeing sad and suidcidal for a long time, i just feel that no one understands and im drifting deeper into a dark dark hole. and im forever falling..is this depression?

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How do i know if i'm suffering from depression? i feel sad, anxious, and lonely. can't sleep well, it takes me forever to fall asleep and i wake up in the middle of my sleep. i cry for no reason and feel like no one understands.

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I am a current addict to smoking herion. i relapse due to emotions. on suboxone. but can opiates help maintain depression? no one understands me.

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Why do i have urges to self-harm when my depression acts up? i mean, i cope just fine the rest of the time, and i can resist the urges (my therapist knows about this) but why do they happen?

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I suffer with crippling depression and anxiety . i take prozac & have tried lex, cit, zoloft (sertraline) etc & none really help. no one understands. what do i do?

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My friend is depressed and i don't know what to do!

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