feelings of despair

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..

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.

Try to focus on positive aspects of your work environment -- make a list and put it in front of you when you experience feelings of despair. How about looking for another job, talk to a career counselor-- re-evaluate your feelings related to the job -- did you feel this way before or something changed? Good luck!

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.

Look at changing jobs... until then, explore and focus on positive feelings that you get from areas of your life where you do feel more appreciated. Remember the law of attraction: To feel appreciation, think thoughts of appreciation... Good luck!

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...

First have a medical exam to rule out common medical conditions that can cause depression such as a thyroid condition or other organ malfuctions or abnormality. If this comes back without a positive finding, then seek a competent psychologist or psychotherapist. Individual therapy along with exercise, diet, adequate sleep, affirmations, good social relationships can all help.

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.

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.

You deserve an evaluation by a well trained psychiatrist. Get a referral from your PCP. No more denying yourself.

It’s a long time for you having these feelings, but relief is possible for you. Talk to your doctor about these feelings, and talk to a psychotherapist. Stick with treatment, and if your feelings persist, share and discuss with your health care professionals so that treatment may be adjusted as needed. There is hope, just reach out for help.

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.

Depression can be caused by many contributory biological (eg medications, medical conditions, substances, etc), psychological (eg thoughts, resiliency, etc) and/or situational (eg loss of job, interpersonal disconnect, etc) features. Risperidone and/or the actual cause/reaction to the psychosis can cause depression. Cipralex (an SSRI antidepressant) may help, but can take weeks for full effect.

It sounds like your sister may have a psychotic form of depression. This includes all the suffering of non-psychotic depression but with hallucinations and delusions added. These can be self-abusive and self-negating. Effective treatment requires BOTH antidepressant and antipsychotic medications, so your sister's treatment should help. If suicidal, she may need inpatient treatment for a time.

A good psychotherapist can help you examine the behaviors that lead up to the guilty feelings. Some guilt is appropriate and should signal you to change the behaviors that are causing it. Other guilt is due to distorted thinking and really inappropriate, this type of guilt is best treated with cognitive changes. A therapist can be helpful in distinguishing between the two and making changes.