Question 1

does our society recognize melancholia?

Accepted Answer

Depends who is asked: Most people  recognize melancholia (depression) is an illness and is treatable. Some however still think of it as a weakness that should be overcome by sheer will power.

Question 2

is it possible to have depression with melancholia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Melancholic features is one of the specifiers for the diagnoses of major depression. It includes anhedonia, psychomotor retardation, lack of mood reactivity -- your mood doesn't improve even in response to a positive events. If you need diagnosis and treatment, please see a professional.

Question 3

what songs do you recommend for melancholia people? i always cry over love songs.

Accepted Answer

Depends: People differ in their tastes for for music. Listen to the kind that makes you happy, upbeat, positive and energized.

Question 4

are teenagers who use drugs usually depressed?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: "usually" is, in my opinion, a difficult word to use in medicine. We don't treat diseases, we treat people. And, people are unique and always (not usually) different.

Question 5

i feel depressed without drugs, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

That is a real : Problem. It sounds like you are self-medicating. Strongly encourage you to see your physician and to be completely honest about both your drug use and your depressive sxs. If the underlying problem is treated appropriately - your need for drugs may dissolve.

Question 6

i have a friend whos been on drugs and hes helosenating , hes very depressed and he emagin things that not there . if he get treated can he get better?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your friend should seek treatment as soon as possible.

Question 7

are there any drugs that will cause you to become depressed as a teenager?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are some.: Individual responses vary so medication, street drugs, supplements,  herbal remedies, alcohol and birth contronl all have to be included. Alcohol is universally a depressant, only varying in severity. Birth control medication has a reputation of  causing depression. Opioid medications are depressants and stimulant drugs can cause depression when one comes down off the high - suicidal in cocaine.

Question 8

i am so depressed i take medicine and go to counceling and nothing is working?

Accepted Answer

Help!: You should speak to your prescriber about alternative medications or approaches that may be more effective than what you are now taking.

Question 9

will stopping taking illegal drugs help with my depression or make me more depressed?

Accepted Answer

No question,: It will help and will allow antidepressants to be effective in getting you well.

Question 10

can you tell me how to cure depression when i am depressed without prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

Options: There is no cure for depression. It is finding the best treatment that works for you in managing the symptoms.  For some people, medication is helpful. Other treatment options include exercise, therapy, support groups, journaling and eating a healthy diet. Vitamin d, b complex and omega 3 supplements can be helpful.

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Are teenagers who use drugs usually depressed?

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I feel depressed without drugs, what can i do?

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I have a friend whos been on drugs and hes helosenating , hes very depressed and he emagin things that not there . if he get treated can he get better?

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Are there any drugs that will cause you to become depressed as a teenager?

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I am so depressed i take medicine and go to counceling and nothing is working?

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Will stopping taking illegal drugs help with my depression or make me more depressed?

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