feelings of despair

If you have been experiencing these issues since your teenage years, it would be very important to work with an experienced psychotherapist to discover the reasons as well as find possible solutions. Though there can be many possible causes, feelings like this can be common in people who have been abused or neglected as kids. Poor self-image and inability to move forward in life can result.

these feelings in Psychotherapy. As to medication, meet with a psychiatrist and have them evaluate you and decide whether an antidepressant is what's needed or what. Despair usually spells depression; but we are such individual creatures and we express ourselves in such unique ways that ur best bet is to discuss ur feelings in detail with a psychiatrist & see what he/she recommend for YOU.

Get in Psychotherapy to explore and resolve underlying issues... Discuss with your therapist potential benefit of medication... Stick with the recommended treatment and if the feelings persist make sure to let your therapist and MD know, so they adjust the treatment accordingly... Wishing you well...

The best solution is a combination of medication and therapy. Depression is a medical problems that that requires medication to resolve the symptoms of depression. However, medication can not resolve the "problems" that led to the depression. that is the role of therapy.

Despair suggests intense discomfort. A combination of therapy and meds may be needed. Ur family doctor or psychiatrist can manage u mediation-wise. Also have them (or a friend) recommend a good therapist. Psychotherapy is a wonderful process to address such feelings, explore what they're about as well as explore ways to cope and address underlying issues! Get in therapy; you'll be glad you did..

for your mental health, either change the way you appreciate the job or change job. Not so much other people thanking you for the job but even more importantly, whether you appreciate the importance of the job. Why should you waste your life on work that you don't see as useful to anyone? Look for another job that you think will be better. Give it a try.

Yes, hormones do play a role. OK, you have a point. Money stress will only make it worse and some tx is not helpful. So try some DIY. There are good sites this is just one. http://www.anxietycoach.com/breathingexercise.html Perhaps a Mindfulness Meditation group class? You can do things that will help. Good luck.

suffer this pain. Depression is a treatable disorder. Start w med eval. It may uncover medical issues that need to be addressed. Cognitive Behavioral therapy can be quite effective. Psych meds may be indicated. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hrs of sleep per night & good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies & 4 of fruit/ day. Try tai chi, yoga or Qi Gong. Get immediate help for thoughts of suicide.

Antidepressants should take away the intensity or severity of negative emotion like depression and despair or anxiety, but not numb your feelings. If this is happening, you may need to taper off your medication and start a new medication, or it could be indicative of depression and a higher dose or your antidepressant is needed to properly treat the depression

thoughts about killing yourself, get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. When a person is depressed they often feel despair & come to believe that things can't get better. But there is hope. Allow others to provide you w support & to help you see the other options you have. You can call the National suicide