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Feelings Of Despair
Feelings Of Despair (Overview)
...means without hope, a sense of doom or bleakness about one's circumstances. If this feeling persists, a person may become depressed. Eg. I lost my job, how will I pay my bills? I despair.
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Feelings of worthlessness part of depression?
Yes: A feeling of worthlessness is one of the classic signs of depression. Of course, worthlessness does not automatically mean a person has severe depression. This would need to be evaluated in a professional setting. ...Read more
Feelings Of Despair (Overview)
...means without hope, a sense of doom or bleakness about one's circumstances. If this feeling persists, a person may become depressed. Eg. I lost my job, how will I pay my bills? I despair.
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Can hormone issues cause feelings of despair and uneasiness? Had surge long ago now it creeps up now and then. Psychologists don't seem to help much.
Emotional self-mgmt: 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. ...Read more
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How can I overcome feelings of despair, depression, hopelessness, and desperation?
Treatment: 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. ...Read more
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Having feelings of worthlessness due to depression?
Not Unusual: A feeling of worthlessness is one of the classic symptoms of depression. If you are feeling worthless most of the time it is important for you to seek out help. Also, physical problems can cause depression, so it would be a good idea to get a good physical exam. ...Read more
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What causes feelings of shame and guilt?
Guilt and Shame: A certain amount of guilt means we have a conscious, when it is excessive we have developed a punitive attitude toward ourselves that is excessive and unwarranted. This is learned behavior and any learned behavior can be unlearned. Shame is often the result of being humiliated too early in life and then you can be easily shamed and embarrassed for just being human. Best. ...Read more
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Since I was a teenager, I had feelings of despair and unworthiness and wanting something more. What shouldi do?
Psychotherapy Help: 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. ...Read more
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How can I overcome feelings of despair, hopelessness and desperation?
Get in therapy!: 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... ...Read more
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What are cloudy thoughts, depression, lack of cognitive skills, lack of emotion symptoms of?
Get Checked: Are those new symptoms or something you've experienced before?These sx could be a sign of many things, physical as well as psychological. I would recommend speaking to your primary care doctor to rule out anything physical going on and take things from there. Additionally, find a mental health professional who can help you with learning to cope with the sx you describe. ...Read more
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Are feelings of doom natural with anxiety?
Could be: Yes. Anxiety is comprised of thoughts of uncontrollability and unpredictability of future events. Anxiety as a process prepares us for future threat (in moderation). Related to anxiety is panic, which is the clinical manifestation of fear. Panic is coupled with thoughts and feelings of impending doom, and danger, so that one has to "be on the look out.". ...Read more
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What are cloudy thoughts, depression, lack of cognitive skills, lack of emotion and severe panic symptoms of?
Panic: Several possibilities, from anxiety disorder to agitated depression to organic mood disorder caused by something physiological or medications. Needs assessment by your pcp first. ...Read more
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I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) and feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological str...
See doctor: Depression is a common illness. It is due to chemical imbalance in the brain and is not a moral failing. There are effective treatments and you should see a doctor for an evaluation and prescription. Do not let the depression keep you from seeing a doctor. Wish you good health. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if have sex. Get HPV vaccine. ...Read more
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I am experiencing hallucinations, paranoid delusions, panic attack, hopelessness, sadness, slow thinking, difficulty thinking, difficulty focusing, feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered) , difficult
Severe depression :
Symptoms suggestive of depression with psychotic features.
Require psychiatric appraisal for meds and psychodynamic therapy.
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My symptoms Difficulty paying attention, remembering and making decisions. Feelings of worthlessness and feelings of emptiness. Causes?
Sounds like: depression to me. You need counseling and medication for this. See a Dr for this as soon as possible. ...Read more
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How to deal with feelings of unbearable guilt and shame?
Guilt & Shame: Do you tend to feel guilt & shame as a repeated theme in your life or is there something specific that you have or haven't done that has led to these feelings? If the feelings aren't rationale, are excessive or have become a way of life - then you likely could benefit from therapy (l.e. cognitive behavioral therapy). If you need to make amends or to rectify a wrong - then follow your conscience. ...Read more
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How to deal with feelings of guilt after death of parent?
"Normal guilt": Includes those times when we know we are making choices that vary from our value system. "neurotic guilt" is excessive and we feel guilty over too many things. Please reflect or speak w/a friend to determine your situation and see a mental health professional if the latter. Peace and good health. Your situation is more common than you may think. Live in the now as best you can. Wayne Dwyer. ...Read more
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How do you get rid of feelings of hopelessness?
Help others : If that doesn't help there may be a neuro chemical issue that may need a temporary solution with medications.Long term solution is counseling to figure out past hurts or unsettled issues that need to be addressed. ...Read more
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My mental state switches between anxiety and feelings of worthlessness?
Depression: Sounds like depression. If your symptoms seem bad and persistent enough and you would be willing to take medication, you should see a doctor and consider antidepressants. There are many depression screening tools on-line. Consider consulting one of these... ...Read more
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I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of worthlessness) , sadness, sudden attacks of crying and socially withdrawn and nervous
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Depression: If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, go to the Emergency Department. Otherwise, talk to trusted friends and family if helpful, write in a journal, exercise as tolerated, and see your PCP for further evaluation. ...Read more
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What interpret feelings of depression and joy at the same time and sense of loss of control and attempted suicide?
Painful: Above all this sounds painful, and is something a psychiatrist could help you with. Bipolar disorder in a "mixed" episode could match this description . . . . Or use of certain substances as well. Please get yourself in to see a psychiatrist asap since you say you've attempted suicide! you can be seen in an emergency room if you still feel that way. ...Read more
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What do you do to combat depression, hopelessness, and feelings of worthlessness?
Talk or medicines: If you have clinical depression, talking with a therapist can really help. Literature shows that talk therapy can work just as well as taking an antidepressant. Some feel so down, however, that they cannot even get themselves to go to a therapist, so i usually start with a medicine and then, when you are feeling somewhat better, consider going to a therapist at that point. ...Read more
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