Anyone had this kind of depression, where you really don't know which pieces ofthe puzzle are causing it? If so, did you go on meds? I'm scared that my regular doctor won't refer me for a full evaluation and will stick me on meds. I think this is more about needing to escape stress and fear and pain (holidays don't help, believe me)... what approach to take when I go in to see my primary?
2007-01-24
03:08:49
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Wow! What a range of answers. And yes, I had a nearly bi-polar OVERactive thyroid two and a half years ago (under diff doc)... and I know the chanes in meds can do it. Just didn't want to blame it all on that, because I know that's not the only thing... But I will look into natural or OTC meds too, after I see the doc.
Thank you all for your answers so far!
2007-01-24
06:10:26 ·
update #1
PS by meds I mean my thyroid replacement, Synthroid, is all.
2007-01-24
06:11:07 ·
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Talk to your doctor about your feelings, may be you just need to talk to a psychologist and there is no need to be introduced to the meds. Usually, doctors say that if you are having those symptoms for more than 2 weeks, then it could be depression related. Now if you are having suicidal thoughts, then please go see the doctor ASAP.
I suffer of depression, but since I know my bottom (to the point of not being able to function), then I know when I need to be on medication. I did a depression treatment of two years using Lexapro and it helped me a lot. I was able to get back to school and I got my BS degree, also continue working and I was offer a promotion. The negative side of the meds is that I gain 26 pounds in two years and my sexual libido was nearly to nothing.
My advice would be for you to try to find out the reasons why your are feeling down and try to evaluate how much of these feelings are affecting your daily activities. I personally don't believe that meds are the solution of everything, but they help in many situations where the person is completely unbalanced. I hope this helps. take care!
2007-01-24 03:26:09
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answered by Anonymous
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I have never been depressed in a chronic manner, probably because, even in the most trying times, I was always highly interested in something.
I ended up doing lots of medical work and found out this is a big topic for some and can go to extremes for a few. Yes, there is much more depression during Winter, especially in Sweden, where it is even gloomier...
Looking into the matter, I found the principal culprits to be (in this order, at least for Americans):
1. Insufficient exercise
2. Lack of meaningul work (different for different people)
3. Accepting too much responsibility for others (women more than men, but can be either sex)..
4. Diet poor in fish, nuts, greens (omega-3 fatty acids)
Insufficient exercise can also ruin your sleeping and eating (less appetite therefor) and retard your circulation. Poor CIRCULATION leads to bad health AND depression.
The first things to do are to remedy the foregoing rahter than trying some unnatural Rx medicine that has potentially dangerous side effects. The ones typically given for depression and anxiety can have drastic, dangerous withdrawal effects.
So, try riding a bicycle.
Take a Calcium-Magnesium supplement and a multi-vit that will make up a little bit, at least, for all those colorful veggies you are not eating like you should.
Make some colorful dishes with red, green, yellow, salads, too.
Drink a V8 juice or blend a carrot with milk, at least once daily, the latter is delicious and extremely good for beautiful skin within a few months.
Before seeing the doctor for Prozac, etc. Try SAM-e 400mgm per day. Some doctors recommend 800mgm/day for people coming off the dangerous Rx drugs.
People who are dangerously anxious or depressed will still have to see a doctor, but even still, attention to the foregoing may help to preclude becoming a 'basket case' or worse....
Green tea with ginger and honey may also help.
SAM-e is a natural vitamin supplement available OTC at your pharmacy.
You can also get omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil tablets and similar in the same section of your pharmacy.
Extreme isolation and loneliness is another factor in some fewer cases. Join a common interest group! Make some friends!
2007-01-24 03:39:31
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answered by Ursus Particularies 7
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Depression could be being caused by any or all of the factors you mentioned. But the treatment remains the same.
Try over the counter (in US) SAM-E and 5-HTP.
Twice a day 40mg on the SAM-E then back off to 20 mg as a maintenance dose when you feel better.
It helped me a lot where prescription serotonin reuptake inhibitors have bad side effects.
SAM-E actually has a lot of other health benefits.
It's actually a prescription drug in Europe though and costs about twice as much there.
2007-01-24 03:15:29
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answered by aiguyaiguy 4
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If I drink too much alcohol I get Depressed especially the day after. If I dont take too much Im completly fine. So certain things can trigger depression like alcohol or one losing their job or a bereavement or stress or bullying in the workplace or school etc..
I believe you seem to know what is causeing your depression and it seems to be stress related, Is there something or someone causeing your depression.? I hope you find the answer you are looking for. Good Luck
2007-01-24 03:13:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Depression is rarely caused by just one factor, and so just treating one factor will rarely help as much as one might wish. If you doctor will not refer you to a psychiatrist for an evaluation, insist on seeing another doctor. Never go to a doctor with your hat in hand pleading to see someone, you pay for his services and he needs to meet your needs. The psychiatrist is trained to diagnose mental issues and is much better at knowing which treatment is going to work best. Be aware, medications alone are rarely effective on their own in treating clinical depression, the investment of your time in counselling is often called for to fully treat the issue.
2007-01-24 03:22:09
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answered by essentiallysolo 7
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Have a doctor take blood tests to check your endocrine system (hormones like DHEA, thyriod, cortisol, etc.)
And take a look at your diet- how much sugar do you eat? Not only in the form of candy and pastry, but bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit, juices, soda..? Your regular doctor will most likely push drugs on you, so be prepared to refuse.
2007-01-24 05:05:43
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answered by Anonymous
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well it could be depression, or you could just be in a slump, if you feel you could be clinically depressed, I would talk to a doctor, they will be able to tell, my friend is a med assistant and she says people go in all the time for a depression evaluation...I would first set up the appointment and take it from there, it never hurts to ask....
2007-01-24 04:28:10
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answered by Mrs.♥ Krasinski 4
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Thanx for answering my Question! Depression can hurt mantally, Physically & etc!
2007-01-24 03:17:39
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answered by Bree 1
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