especially when he is facing constant negative situations and loses any hope from his life(actually the patient recently attempted suicide and then gets this bad news that his girlfriend whom he loved desperately,doesnt love him and was only sympathising).
2006-12-16 22:37:27 · 10 answers · asked by Beenish Chaudhry 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There is plenty of hope. Medication and therapy both, some life coaching to help him move out of these negative situations. Sounds like in addition to the chemical imbalance there is a problem with coping skills, his depression has impaired him and it will take work. In the end it will be worth it. Once he is healthy has better coping skills and is in a better place becomes to learn to be happy with who he is then he will be ready to find a rewarding relationship. But right now his first goals need to be getting well, getting help, learning better coping skills, moving through his problems, finding a purpose in life that is not wrapped up in others.
I wish all the best!
2006-12-16 22:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be APBT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's truly going to depend on whether or not the person wants to recover. Any one can recover from depressin, if they want to. But as with any thing, change is scary, and it's easier to blame others for our feelings then it is to accept responsibility for our own feelings. I have problems with depression myself. I know how easy it is to blame others, instead of getting off the "pity pot" and doing something about my depression, something positive. I have thought of and tried suicide myself as well. But obviously, the bottom line, I didn't want to die or I would have. I wanted to at the time I thought about dying, but I didn't do it right, or I wouldn't be here talking to you about it. So, I know that you can recover from depression. You do HAVE TO GET HELP! Medication works wonders. The crisis line in your city works pretty well, and so does the inpatient treatment centers. If you have no insurance, then try some of the 12-Step programs. There are many out there, or a good friend that doesn't have this problem, but is willing to go that extra mile to sit with you and let you talk it out! If all of his friends are the nature of that girlfriend, then he needs to find new friends, friends that are REAL friends, not ones that are "just fly by the night" friends.
We don't live on an island, and none of us can go it alone. We all need someone to care about us! My motto: THOSE WHO DESERVE TO BE LOVED THE LEAST, NEEDS IT THE MOST! Sometimes, we have to apply this to ourselves, which I finally learned!
2006-12-16 22:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ikeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really good chance of getting through and over a severe depression. You are going to have to want to work hard, and discuss the things that are getting you down. There are a lot of people with severe depression, and they get over it in about 6 months, maybe sometimes longer. But as i have wrote you have to want to work through it with a professional. It is possible so don't give up on yourself. Take that first step and get the help you need, and you will fine in time that you will be feeling better.
2006-12-17 00:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all go through terrible times in our lives, some worse then others, but the most devastating are the ones related to our "hearts". You seem to care a lot for this person, so I will tell you that once a person "attempts" suicide, it is very important to get Psychiatric help "Immediately". This is a cry for "help". Try and keep this person busy, no time to think, get him to a Mental Health facility or at least phone the "suicide hot line" in your area. Good Luck!
2006-12-16 22:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by peaches 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the patient wants it, recovery is good. But the key word is WANT. I am divorcing a guy just like the person you describe...only difference is I DID love him. But his negativity, pity parties and lies to keep from getting in trouble have ruined it. He is completely unstable. Only his mother will never get him help, because in her words, "he is perfect just the way he is". I truly wish you all the luck in the world. I wish your situation turns out better than mine.
2006-12-17 01:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had severe depression and wanted to kill myself every day. Now I am fine.
He can recover. And the beautiful thing about those who have recovered from depression is that they notice the simple things in life just because they don't feel 'that way' anymore. The shadow is gone. I can smile in the cold and rain and dark just because I know what I used to experience not so long ago.
2006-12-16 22:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Nog 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep on talking with people you can trust. Go to a natural herbal store and buy Green tea. Meds help but most are addicting, but cymbalta helps with depression and anxiety. Find out what is causing your anxiety ! Exersising helps.
2016-03-28 21:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one ingredient seems to be missing. You are not the one in need. Until the patient asks for help he will fall further into depression. The chemical imbalance will eventually allow his lower or auto brain to grab more control and he will do something destructive.
2006-12-16 22:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is hope for everything actually. Is he on medication? Meds defainately help a ton. When a person has diagnosed depression, it will always be there. But there are ways that it can be modified.
2006-12-16 23:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
control is he only hope
2006-12-16 22:40:00 · answer #10 · answered by Wat Da Hell 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋