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2006-10-11 01:35:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I think the depression came first and that is what started your addiction. Now your addiction keeps you depressed.
2006-10-11 01:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by whenwhalesfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers before me are correct. Depression came first. It is very typical to find that people who are depressed or have some other mental health issues also have some form of addiction. The reason is that on some level the person knows that they are ill. The addiction is a form of self-medication. Often, this appears to work in the short term, but over a long time these "treatments" fail and cause additional problems and/or exacerbate the original problem.
Glenn M is correct as well. It is very difficult to avoid the obstacles and potholes in the road ahead if you are always looking in the rear-view mirror. Yet, you must be aware of what is behind you, it can help a great deal in deciding how best avoid something in the path ahead. You must also be sure it stays behind you.
Sincerely,
Terry
terry@ourbipolarworld.com
2006-10-11 09:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depression could have been first. In vigorous studies, a high percentage of alcoholics were found to suffer from anxiety. Therefore, drinking to calm the nerves then becoming totally addicted to the alcohol. Self medication is the term
2006-10-11 08:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by DenMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Addiction is when you find a substance or behavior that soothes the pain and fear associated with depression, and you use it to the point where it stops soothing the pain and fear, and starts adding to the depression. Addiction is the end product of self medication. Depression begets addiction which begets depression.
2006-10-11 09:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume your depression lead to your addiction
2006-10-11 08:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by rinah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally depression comes first and the addiction as a way of dealing with it...and not a very good one I might add....talk to someone you trust
2006-10-11 08:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by dP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depression comes first....addiction is a way people use to help cope with depression
2006-10-11 08:37:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depression and then the addiction
2006-10-11 08:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by gerry22122 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT'S EASY AND YOU ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER...IF YOU WERE DEPRESSED BEFORE YOU STARTED USING THEN YOUR DEPRESSION CAME FIRST. HOWEVER IF YOU DID NOT START SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF DEPRESSION UNTIL AFTER YOU STARTED USING THEN YOUR ADDICTION CAME FIRST. NOW YOU TELL ME WHICH CAME FIRST !! REGARDLESS PLEASE GET HELP FOR BOTH BEFORE YOUR LIFE HAS THE CHANCE TO SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL.LOOK INTO GETTING INVOLVED WITH A DUEL DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU,
DODA
2006-10-11 11:23:56 · answer #9 · answered by Simply D 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depression comes first..it is born inside the brain but later is adapted.
2006-10-11 08:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by ☺♥? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋