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Feelings of despair
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for a long period of time.
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A 34-year old asked:
How can I fight off these constant feelings of despair?
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What is the definition or description of: Feelings of despair?
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Are there medications to counter these feelings of despair?
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How can I fight off constant feelings of despair from thankless job?
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A 38-year old asked:
Since I was a teenager, I had feelings of despair and unworthiness and wanting something more. What shouldi do?
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How can I overcome feelings of despair, hopelessness and desperation?
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How can I overcome feelings of despair, depression, hopelessness, and desperation?
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A 42-year old male asked:
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.
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A 41-year old male asked:
Can 2.5 mg of escitalopram be effective for reducing feelings of despair? Imo it does, but my psychiatrist disagrees. I feel indifferent athigherdoses
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A 17-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) and feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological str...
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I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) . The following also describe me: Mood swings and Fe...Would also like to know if consulting with my doctor is a good idea and if I can schedule on my own ?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I am experiencing restlessness, feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) , feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered) and irritability. What should I do?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am experiencing sleep deprivation, feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) , irritability, chest pain or discomfort (side: both) (severity: mild) (quality: sensation of pressure or heaviness) (time frame: suddenly) ,
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A 17-year old female asked:
I am experiencing suicidal thoughts, feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered) and trouble sleeping (worsened by: psychological stress, varying sleep schedule) (quality: difficult to wake, difficulty
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered) , trouble sleeping (worsened by: psychological stress, varying sleep schedule) (quality: difficulty staying asleep, difficulty falling asleep
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A 29-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (associated with: feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered) (not associated with: feelings of despair), sleep deprivation, sadness, lack of pleasure, hopelessness, decreased energy level, difficulty concentrating, e
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A 41-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) . The following also describe me: Lack of pleasure, Sadness, Decreased energy level, Hopelessness, Seasonal mood changes, Socially withdrawn, Difficulty concent
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A 33-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (associated with: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered), lack of pleasure, sadness, decreased energy level, hopelessness, seasonal mood changes, early morning waking, difficulty concentratin
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A 27-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed specifically feelings of despair, specifically feelings of worthlessness, sadness, decreased energy level, hopelessness, seasonal mood changes, difficulty concentrating, socially withdrawn, and lack of motivation. I am
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A 19-year old female asked:
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
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A 31-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) and feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) . The following also describe me: Sadness, Mood swings, Lack of pleasure, Insomnia, and Apathy. What sh
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A 23-year old male asked:
I am experiencing frightening thoughts, feeling depressed specifically feelings of despair, specifically feeling smothered, sadness, self harm, suicidal thoughts, mood swings, loss of interest, mental impairment, emotional problems, decreased energy level
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A 23-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (quality: feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness) . The following also describe me: Feeling anxious, Mood swings, Sadness, Irritability, Difficulty concentrating, Fatigue, Trouble sleeping, and Loss of temper.
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A 31-year old male asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed specifically feelings of despair, specifically feelings of worthlessness, and not including feeling smothered, lack of separation anxiety, low self esteem, behavior problems, inattention, poor judgement, loss of temper,
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A 20-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed specifically feelings of despair, specifically feelings of worthlessness, dry hair, feeling anxious that gets worse with psychological stress, personality changes, binge eating, socially withdrawn, lack of motivation, l
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A 41-year old female asked:
I am experiencing body aches, chills, feeling depressed feelings of despair, feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered, aching muscles, generalized weakness, difficulty concentrating, and stomach upset but none of: nasal drainage, chest congestion, le
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A 26-year old male asked:
I get extreme feelings of hopelessness, despair, & OCD that come and go. I'm not manic though. Could a mood stabilizer help? I take celexa (citalopram) and valium.
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A 39-year old asked:
What works in taking care of a mind that is full of death, feelings of depression and despair?
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A 52-year old female asked about a 51-year old female:
My sis is taking risperidone for 1st time psychosis. Now severely depressed. Could risperdn cause deprsn? Now taking cypralex 1 wk. Will this help? Taking 8 days now. Despair! no desire/feelings
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A 25-year old male asked:
Hi. I am 25 year old. Feeling depressed. Anxious. Severe painful headaches throughout the weeks. Despair, worthless and sad, always feel like sleeping, poor concentration, EMOTIONALLY DRAINED. I used to be very lively sportive person. Please help.
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