i am a 25 year old male and have reached what i like to call a low point in my life. nothing seems to make me happy anymore. my friend gave me half of a zanax that he takes and that was the best that i have felt in a long time. i dont want to become dependent on any type of medication to be the old me. my question is does anyone have any reccomendations on how to put the smiles back in my life?
2006-09-25 03:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by Cars 4 Sale 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Xanax is a sedative, anti-anxiety agent, can even make depression worse, so I'd leave the stuff alone if I were you. Xanax is highly addictive, and the withdrawal from it is not fun.
If you wish to try a holistic approach, St John's Wort (an herb) has been used for centuries in Europe to treat mild depression, you might pick some up at a supplement store and see if that lightens your outlook
The most important aspect of depression tho, is to not ignore it. Do whatever is necessary to treat it and rid yourself of the symptoms and side effects of depression or clinical depression. If the holistic approach doesn't work for you, and for some, it won't, then see a psychiatrist and explain your symptoms and see if he can't find a better therapeutic regime for you. Just do not give up on yourself.
2006-09-25 03:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this, but medication may be the best option for you. I've been depressed for most of my life and I've taken antidepressants at different times. I was depression-free for about a year, but it came back recently with a vengeance. I've begun taking Effexor XR, and it's helped some, but I'm still feeling some of the symptoms.
2006-09-25 10:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by tangerine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't exercise - start. The endorphins will begin to help you feel more like yourself. There is an herbal answer to your question which is called St. John'sWort. You will need to do a little research on this herbal supplement to get the correct dosage for your size. Also if you need to see a dr. & take an antibiotic make sure you tell your dr. if you are taking any vitamins/minerals/herbal supplements. Good Luck
2006-09-25 10:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you don't want to be dependent on medication, try and address the cause of depression- if it can be corrected do so.
if the problem cant be solved or corrected and you still want no drugs, try acupuncture. it works in most cases.
2006-09-25 10:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by drbony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to take meds and live happily than not taking drugs and sad all your life. You have to consult a clinical psychiatrist. Do not self medicate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression
2006-09-25 10:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take celexa for my depression, i dont feel that taking them for life is bad, i know that with out them i don't feel right, i don't smile, i don't eat right, i yell at my kids, etc. so if you feel better isn't that the most important thing?????????
go see your doctor and discuss what options are for you!
good luck
2006-09-25 10:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by mother of 7! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to meditate, I guarantee you, it will help much much more than any medication.
2006-09-25 11:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by Mantra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋