2006-07-22 15:33:01 · 6 answers · asked by septboy19 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Firstly I would say visit your doctor so that a full assessment can be given whereby your doctor will diagnose you with depression or not (it could be something as simple as hormone deficiency, problematic thyroid and there a other illnesses that has symptoms very similiar to those of depression.
If it is depression then between you both, anti-depressants can be looked into but also therapy, as depression is often symptomatic of underlying issues that need to be resolved.
You may find it takes a while to find the correct medication and initially you will feel worse but stick with it as once the right one is found and the side-effect time period has passed (normally within 6 weeks) then you can get a better grip on life and really start to move forward.
I have been on Efexor for 12 months and initially was signed out of work for several months, I am now back on 40 hours but continue with therapy although not as frequently and although I would like to be off the medication I am not in any hurry as I don't want to go back to the place I was in.
My starting point was the doctor and she helped point me in the right direction to get well, and once I started to feel a little more in control I started with homeopathy, acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine which I find beneficial and hope to continue with once I am off the prescribed meds.
I wish you good luck in feeling better, whatever path you choose to follow.
2006-07-23 02:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Angie H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had depression for years. I've been on zoloft for 3 years and I'm doing so much better. I still get depressed a bit sometimes, but I don't mind. I like that the zoloft isn't making me some freaky, unnaturally happy person.
2006-07-22 15:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jbeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered for DECADES; I tried several different anti-depressants and had terrible side effects that made me more depressed.
My nurse practitioner suggested St. John's wort. It's worked miracles for me. Plus, it's cheap and available without a prescription. I haven't heard of anyone else that had such dramatic and fast results as I have, but most people I know who have tried it, swear by it.
2006-07-22 17:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have depression and I don't cope with it well. I've self medicated and been on prescribed medicines. I'll read books to cope with it. I'll keep myself active and positive, at least I used to. but I try to keep myself calm and do what I've got to do in order to get better. Putting myself into hospitals, take medicine or mediating.
2006-07-22 15:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by delawaregirl83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone do have, no matter what religion you r in first n most pray to your God and ask forgiveness relate to him n think positive about everybody. Talk to the person if have problem with n clear the air.
Do things that you enjoy specially books, beside gives you knowledge. Best person in your life to communicate, is to your parents they r your best friend in this world who's wants the best for you.
2006-07-22 15:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by jeda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have depression. it is sometimes really hard to deal with. somedays i just want to lay in bed and wallow. i cant be on medication (long story) so my mom tells me to excerise alot everyday. somedays it is really hard to experise because i am soo depressed so i try to keep very very busy
2006-07-22 15:38:40 · answer #6 · answered by <3pirates<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋