First of all, it sounds like you're suffering from depression-like symptoms and perhaps a bit of anxiety as the two often go hand in hand. This can be caused by numerous things. I recommend against seeing a psychiatrist, at least not until you look for the underlying cause of why you're feeling the way you are. Psychiatric drugs can be very dangerous and toxic to your body, so why not try something a little bit different?
Before you do anything else, you should find a good medical doctor to do a complete medical workup on you and a full panel of blood tests. The tests may reveal a root cause of your depression and anxiety -- perhaps you have a vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalance, lack of certain amino acids or a low-functioning thyroid. All of these things can be tested for and treated. Perhaps, once you have all of that corrected you won't need to take anything for your anxiety and depression because the underlying cause will be corrected. Safe Harbor runs a website with a directory of holistic medical practitioners who will help you find the root cause of your depression and anxiety: http://www.alternativementalhealth.com
If you do that, and your doctor finds all of your tests came back normal or if you start taking some supplements but still don't feel markedly better then you may want to consider taking some herbs. Here are some herbs that you may find helpful:
Kava (Piper methysticum) is a member of the pepper family that has been cultivated by Pacific Islanders for over 3000 years for use as a social and ceremonial drink. The first description of kava came to the west with Captain James Cook, who traveled through the South Seas in a number of celebrated voyages. To this day, when village elders or others in the Pacific Islands come together for a significant meeting, they begin with an elaborate kava ceremony. Currently, kava is used in Europe and increasingly in the United States to treat stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
Valerian: Nature's valium. Another favorite for the treatment of anxiety is valerian. Derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of this tall plant, which grows in wet soil in many countries, valerian has been used for thousands of years as a folk remedy. As a natural relaxant, it is useful for several disorders including restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, menstural problems, and "nervous" stomach. Valerian acts on the brain's GABA receptors to produce a tranquilizing action that is similar to Valium-type drugs, but without the same side effects.
St. John's Wort: Wonder Weed. Imagine an antidepressant that is as effective as prescription drugs but has mild side effects, if any, and even boosts libido. Sound like a fantasy? It's not. You've just met St. John's Wort, an herb taken by many thousands of people every day. In fact, in Europe, Hypericum perforatum is prescribed by doctors five times as often as Prozac.
You can take herbs on your own (they're available even at the corner drug store as well as on the internet and in health food store) or you can go to an herbalist, who can help you determine what combination of herbs and what dosage is best for you. I'll give you the website for the American Herbalists Guild: http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com Or if you really would like to see a psychiatrist, there aren't a lot of good ones but one who's awesome is located in Pacific Palisades California and I believe you can get medical advice from her by email (for a fee) Dr. Cass's website is listed below.
And if you're interested in reading about traditional psychiatry and why it's smart to pursue a homeopathic option instead check out the Citizens Commission on Human Rights website. They're the foremost human rights organization documenting psychiatric abuse and advocating for psychiatric reform.
2006-08-07 02:10:12
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answered by Scotty 3
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You know, Robin Williams, was voted the kid most likely not to succeed in school. Sly stallone was reported to have been kicked out of every school he attended... Cher, as well as Merv Griffin, were dropouts...what point am I getting at? Well, sometimes school can be very depressing, but it isn't the end of things..and for you, maybe right now in your life, ..you are just uncertain of where you are going, and because you haven't accomplished the same things many of your friends have, you feel bad..but you are the captain of your ship, ...look beyond, maybe the Lord has something else planned for you... I am sure that you are going to meet the man of your dreams, and have the family that you want. If it were me, I would concentrate on how I could help others,..and a good career for myself. Don't look for a man, let him find you. I bet you will meet him when you least expect it..and it is funny, how I remember that all the kids that got married in high school, half of them are divorced now because they married too young. Be patient young friend, your day will come and I bet you will be happier than they are. Good luck and don't worry about a thing...
2006-08-07 07:14:54
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answered by MotherKittyKat 7
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Perhaps it would be good to do a personal inventory to discover what might be causing your loneliness; for example, you can ask your close friends what qualities you may be demonstrating that might be causing your lack of relationships. I know it's frustrating. Perhaps right now God wants you to look to Him and depend upon Him; then He can work with you on making you the person He created you to be. Your life does have purpose, and believe me, the solution to your incompleteness is not another person. I myself learned this the hard way. Blaise Pascal said, "Each of us has a God-sized vaccuum in our hearts." The only thing in the universe that can complete you is a relationship with Christ. As Joyce Meyer says, "The name of the game is give, give, give. The very principle of love is to forget about yourself, ignore yourself and all your own interests, and get into the relationship to make the other person happy. Your primary goal when you enter a relationship should be to make that other person as happy as you can make them. My goal in life is to make [my husband] Dave happy, and Dave's goal ought to be to make me happy. The Bible says if you give, you will receive."
I also suggest reading "The Purpose Driven Life." Talk about a book that will get you balanced and at peace! God bless you -- I'll pray for you!
2006-08-07 07:08:55
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answered by BreadCollision 1
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If you are having a real rough go of this I think you should see a doctor and ask about being put on some depression meds. and talk to your doctor about this. While your on these meds you will feel more like finding out why you are down and all and have a better chance of fixing things for yourself. I take depression meds. and without them I am in a bad way. Hope everything works out for you.
2006-08-07 07:04:37
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answered by Fergy 5
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Just start slowly.. start by writing down things you WANT and LIKE, instead of concentrating on what you DON'T want..
Spend a few minutes a day writing down your goals, and what you want to be/do/have in life.. and get into the mood of what it might feel like to have them right now.. do this daily.
Finally, find a few things each day to be grateful for.. and write them down.. you will find that more good things come into your life over time, because you're now looking for them..
Don't be too hard on yourself.. we're all just human.
2006-08-07 07:01:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Therapist, perhaps?
I dont know.
You shouldn't be so negative. I know I am at times, but just appreciating things I have make me happy, and things I dont have, I think that I will soon get.
Once you're confident, you can pretty much get a lot of what you want.
Can't guarauntee everything, but there is a reward for being confident.
2006-08-07 07:00:27
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answered by somethingsovague 4
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I've found that a lot of the time, I feel bad about myself when I compare myself to other people. When you look down on people, think about something positive about them instead of the negative. Likewise, when you feel bad about yourself, don't compare yourself to other people. Think of something positive about yourself that they might not have.For example- They might be in a stable relationship but I am _______.
2006-08-07 07:06:22
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answered by yeayeawhatever 1
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DON'T B UPSET .THESE THINGS DON'T MATTER IN LIFE WHAT MATTERS IS THAT U SHOULD B FINE.DON'T DEGRADE YOURSELF.BE HAPPY N CHEERFUL.EVEN I DON'T HAVE MY MOM IN THIS WORLD BUT I AM LIVING.SHE SAID ME ONCE ''THE WORLD WON'T GIVE YOU HAPPINESS IT'S U WHO HAVE TO FIND IT N TAKE IT .U R THE ONLY 1 WHO CAN MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY NO 1 ELSE WOULD COME N MAKE U HAPPY.''SEE IF U WOULD BE DOING LIKE THIS IT WOULD B HARMING U NOT OTHERS .TRY TO FIND HAPPINESS IN NATURE FROM WHERE WE COME WE ALL.DON'T WORRY U'LL GET A BETTER RELATIONSHIP THEN OTHERS N GO TO A GOOD PSYCHIATRIST THEY TOO WILL SURELY HELP U OUT.
2006-08-07 07:13:21
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answered by juhi 3
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i used to feel the same way. see a counselor and even try meds...good luck..look for the hope. :) also start a journal of positive things you have done that day (no matter how minor) and when you feel negative read those entries to focus on the positive.
2006-08-07 07:00:04
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answered by Me luv u long time 5
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try to read the book "the purpose driven life by rick warren". All your questions about yourself are all here..you'll never regret it... i swear..you will learn so many things in this book.. it is such a very interesting one..
2006-08-07 07:13:19
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answered by Anonymous
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