My girl dumped me after 3 years of intense relationship..she is now in my college so she keeps roaming with guys in her car and when I see that I go really upset..Moreover i feel very depressed all through day and night thinkin only about that..I get scared to go to college..but i have another year to spend in that college..so i need to survive..should i go for anti-depressants..which one do u suggest??I am 20
2007-01-09 01:37:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have been where you are and i can tell you that's not the best choice!
First! look for God in your life!
Then, join a gym or a place where you can exercise not only you will get healthier and hotter but also it generates endorfines in your body which make you feel better
and then think! would you like to have her in your life after what she has done to you?
If she decides to come back today would you really be happy?
God loves you!
2007-01-09 01:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by Angela Vicario 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems you are feeling down and depressed because of an EVENT rather than actual depression. You seem to just want a quick fix.
Being dumped hurts, it's ugly and it's painful. You need to take the time to work through your feelings of grief. Maybe start changing things in your life. For example, if you never watched football on Sunday because she didn't like it, start watching it.
Eating healthy, being active and doing new and interesting things, sleeping well (if and when you can) and being aware that this time WILL be HARD, PAINFUL and UGLY, and that you are allowed to feel like that will all help.
Start talking to friends and trying to meet new people (not to date).
Maybe see a counselor.
IF you still feel like this for awhile, go to a professional (NOT YAHOO ANSWERS) and seek professional help about anti-depressants. I also don't think any professional should prescribe them without counseling.
Quick frankly, anti-depressants are not the rosy quick fix you need because they are neither rosy or quick fix!
2007-01-09 09:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lady M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you go to a "talk therapist" first. It's sounds like you have situational depression and not a chemical imbalance. Talking about it with someone who can help you sort out your feelings and deal with the loss of your girlfriend could benefit you much better then medication. You never know how you are going to react to anti-depressants and sometimes the side effects are much worse that the symptoms and it usually takes trial and error with a few different meds to get it right.
So, like I said, try talk therapy first and then go from there. Don't just jump into the medication thing because just because you are taking a pill doesn't mean that things will improve. Good luck and I hope you get the answers that you need!
2007-01-09 09:49:55 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Avoid the anti-depressant drugs if at all possible. Most of these drugs are very difficult to get off. There are some natural things you can do that don't have the same side effects. To start, take St John's Wort. It is a natural supplement that can be found over the counter at any pharmacy or health food store. Then make sure you get plenty of exercise. Good exercise seems to release some natural chemicals in your body to help you feel better.
2007-01-09 09:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by rbarc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would talk to your Dr. and get their opinion.
A year ago, I went through a troubling time, and was very depressed. My Dr. prescribed Lexapro, and it has helped tremendously. I still get down sometimes, but it really helps to make you see things clearly, and even you out a little bit.
I don't feel like I'm on a med. at all, no weird feeling or drugged feeling at all. Just more content and happy in life.
2007-01-10 00:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by star22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Lexapro. The whole world could benefit from Lexapro. People will tell you that you have to work through it and learn from it -- this is true -- but much easier when you are taking Lexapro. Really, ask your doctor. I began taking it when I went through a difficult time as well, and it really helped me to be able stop obsessing and overthinking and process things more rationally.
2007-01-09 09:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by Patty C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with the antidepressant. There is no reason to be miserable. Zoloft, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, etc; all are good.
2007-01-09 10:04:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best medicine is a new girl. Don't be such a wuss, get a hotter girl and get over it.
2007-01-09 14:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jay S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋