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i always just want to cry and nothing makes it go away. I was clinically depressed for five years, and was on medication but this doesn't feel the same. I feel like I want to be happy, but I look at everyone of my friends' lives and they all just have so much more than me. Not necessarily material things, but they have boyfriends or really close knit families, or even just something they are passionate about.
I just feel empty and alone. what do I do to make it stop?
2006-07-31 14:04:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Depression does NOT just go away on its own. When you were on medication for it before, did you get any type of counseling to help you thru the reasons why you were depressed and to teach you how to deal with depression? Why did you go off of the medication?
I had been depressed for many years and was on antidepressants for a long time. I had gone thru many years of counseling, which helped me to deal with the depression and the things that were causing it. It also taught me how to deal with the symptoms of depression. I eventually, after about 10 years, was able to get off of the antidepressants, but only AFTER I had been thru the counseling and had learned how to deal with the depression, it's symptoms, etc.
I believe that you are still depressed and need to get back on antidepressants and go thru counseling at the same time. From what I have learned, just having the meds won't solve what's causing you to be depressed. You NEED to be in counseling while taking the meds. The meds only mask the symptoms, not solve what's behind them. There are many types of depression. You may not be clinically depressed, but it does sound like you have depression. Please talk with your doctor about this, your feelings, what is causing this, etc. Get a counselor and some meds. I bet that you will feel better in time.
In the meantime, be sure to be open and honest with yourself and your friends. Go out and do things with your friends and family. Keep busy. Don't just stya inside and cry. That won't help you. Get involved in the community as well.
2006-07-31 14:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by honey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you are so sad. Even though what you are going through doesn't feel the same as the depression you had five years ago, it sounds like you are depressed. Go to your doctor to see if you should be on medication, and then try to find a counselor you can talk to. Depression usually doesn't make sense, and sometimes a little bit of therapy can go a long way. I wish you the best. Please take care of yourself.
2006-07-31 14:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some help...! See a psychiatrist and get back on the meds... They'll help you with your moods... Also, get some counseling... They'll listen offer tips and good advice and options you may have never thought of before... Also, sober up... EVERYTHING depends upon your experiencing an accurate perception of reality...! Hang out with clean and sober friends... It'll be a little rough at first, but well worth the adjustment later on...! They can become REAL friends you can depend upon in a real time of need...! Feel free to contact me, if you need a friend with a sympathetic ear...
2006-08-01 12:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by KnowhereMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its the booze, it could be?
There are so many reasons- I'll try and find some quotes that may be useful. OK?
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.”
“Success is getting what you want; happiness- wanting what you get”
The love in your heart wasn't put there to stay. Love isn't love till you give it away.
“Cute is when a person's personality shines through their looks. Like in the way they walk, every time you see them you just want to run up and hug them.”
“If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.”
“Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.”
2006-08-01 12:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those are all good answers, I am currently taking a generic paxil for my depression and have been for about 6 months, but I am thinking that it might be wearing off or that I am just getting used to it or something, cuz i have started to have the feelings i used to have before i got counseling, I am currently looking into getting counseling again anbd asking my doctor if i need to up my doseage or not. I would talk to your doctor and/or counselor about what to do.
2006-07-31 15:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by penguin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you need to go out and get involved in the community .. try playing a sport or joining a club or maybe getting a job ... in no time you will meet ppl and probabbly the boy of your dreams!! try it.. and talk to someone about it or keep a journal whenever you feel really depressed write on it and once you feel better go back to it.. . so that you can see how serious it is and what are your thoughts .. change negative thinking!!! dont be too hard on yourself:)
2006-07-31 14:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Truth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to realize that we can choose our emotion, We can choose to be happy or sad.
Don't wait for the world to make you happy, start within yourself. make others happy.
Sometimes we are sad because we focus to much in our own self.
Why do something good to other people for a start. Just little good things.
Why try to tell your family and friends that you love them and care for them.
Listen to other people problems or stories.
If you are spiritual... pray
I am sure their will be a lot of advice coming in just try it
Good luck! and be positive, its a choice
2006-07-31 14:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Esteban 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try new places to meet other people. Plan a vacation trip and get therapy again.
2006-07-31 14:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by Handyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow you need to get laid or something
2006-07-31 14:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋