depression?

Question

I know this sounds like a dumb question but im always depressed and I dont enjoy the things I used to I try to smile but it just seems pointless I mean why bother on living? I dont think im suicidal but I get all sad almost over nothing. Do you know what i can do?

My nickname is cidal im not going to change that, im a healthy person i dont need to change my diet. thank you for responding to my question and your thoughts

the reason why im putting this so late is because im just reviewing all the questions whoever told me to eat bannanas is a jack-hole because i hate em and any one who said to take pills then w/e because knowing me ill over dose. and i dont want to talk to any one but thanks i think ill just ride this out
///---//// Dezz

Answer 1

yep i get depressed over nothing too but there is no point i guess we have to find things to do to get our minds off depression

Answer 2

As someone who got over my depression (mostly) the cure is to smile. It's going to seem really pointless and stupid but you smile anyway. Chose to be happy. Look for the best in the bad things. You have to sit and go it could be worse if this and that had happened. It's not easy and it's scary if you've been depressed for a long time because that is the only way you know how to be. If you don't want to be sad anymore that's what you should do.
It might also help to cry if you never cry or if every time you feel like crying you repress it, sometimes you just need to let the emotions out.
The other option is to do to a doctor and have him cover up the depression with a pretty pill that will probably make you crazy.

Answer 3

Anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status, can suffer from depression. It is estimated that 19 million American adults suffer from depression every year. Depression is not a weakness or a character flaw—it is a real medical illness. But the good news is that with proper treatment, 4 out of 5 patients will improve.1

People who suffer from depression are not just moody or have "the blues" for a few days. They experience long periods of feeling very sad and lose interest in social and daily activities. Many feel they have no concentration and no energy. Depression can change the way a person feels, thinks, and behaves.

The causes of depression are not always clear. It may be triggered by an event or for no apparent reason at all. Genetics may also play a role in not providing your brain with enough serotonin. Learn more about the causes of depression.
The symptoms of depression may differ from person to person. Some symptoms may include a persistent sad mood, lack of pleasure in activities, change in sleep or eating habits, or a feeling of worthlessness. Learn more about the symptoms of depression.
If you think you may be suffering from depression, take the Depression Self-Screener. Results are anonymous. Be sure to share your answers with your healthcare professional so he or she can properly diagnose your condition and provide appropriate treatment. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose depression.
If you don't know whether or not your depression is serious enough to visit a doctor, read our Seeing a healthcare professional section for guidance.
Dealing with depression can be challenging. But it is treatable with medicine and therapy. Read more about treatment options, and review some suggestions on additional ways of coping with depression.
Did you know that a person can experience both depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) at the same time? Learn more about the connection between depression and GAD.

Reference: 1. National Advisory Mental Health

Answer 4

First, there are no dumb questions. Second, I agree with the previous poster that you might want to change your nickname. Third, your depression could be caused by a host of reasons such as a hormonal imbalance, intolerance to certain foods, the lack of certain nutrients, etc. Go to your MD to get a thorough check up.

Cognitive behavioral therapy could prove beneficial to you and I would suggest you find help as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more your body/mind will create "memory". That is to say that you will keep reinforcing the same neurological connections that are keeping you down and the longer you wait, the more ingrained they become. That is NOT to say that you cannot recover by creating new connections!

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Studies have shown that the most effective treatment employs a combination of approaches, typically using medication in conjunction with talk therapy. Lifestyle changes aid procovery and include, but are not limited to: nutrition, exercise, adequate rest and spiritual practice. When debilitating symptoms occur, a support system of family, friends and/or a support group is important. New research in genetics and neurology is expected to lead to better protocols

Answer 6

Hi

Dear Cidal,

Please do not change your name. Clinical depression is a medical condition where a person feels very low or sad over a long period of time. It is more severe than the general feeling of hopelessness that a person may feel after a particularly stressful event in her life and often results in a change in the person's functioning.


It is now believed that depression is caused by a combination of genetic factors and exposure to a stressful life event. In other words, the chance of a person having the condition increases considerably if one or more family members has it. It is also fairly well established that a change in the activity of certain chemicals in the brain is associated with depression. Clinical depression is seen more in women than in men. Women in their child bearing years are more vulnerable to it. There are many causes for clinical depression:


It can be inherited i.e., the chance of a person having the condition increases considerably if one or more family members have it.

Environmental factors like the death of a parent can cause a depressive episode.

Physical illnesses like cancer and heart disease may be followed by depression. There may also be conditions like Parkinson’s disease, whose symptoms include depression.

Depression can also be a side effect of certain drugs used to treat hypertension.

Some people have personality traits that make them more susceptible to depression. These people view themselves as losers and have a negative attitude towards themselves.

A patient with depression may have physical symptoms in addition to psychological ones. The most commonly seen symptoms are:


Sleep disturbance, either excessive sleep or insomnia (lack of sleep)

Continuous fatigue and tiredness

Headache

Feeling of irritability and excessive crying

Loss of appetite

Loss of interest in any activity

Vague pains in the body

Fluctuation in weight

Constipation

Decrease in sexual urge

Poor concentration

Poor co-ordination of limbs

Feelings of worthlessness, helplessness and guilt

Suicidal thoughts sometimes culminating in suicide attempts.


The treatment of depression is as follow

Drug treatment is the most common method of treatment. Antidepressants are prescribed in adequate doses. These generally include oral medication from a group of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. These have a calming effect on the patient and also help in reducing sleep problems.

Therapy to improve the patient’s outlook towards events is begun in conjunction with the drug treatment. The person is encouraged to think positively and to shun thoughts of worthlessness, guilt and suicide.

In severe cases, shock treatment (Electro Convulsive therapy) is given. It is mostly resorted to when the patient cannot wait for the drugs to become effective or when she goes into deeper depression and stops reacting completely to situations, a condition known as depressive stupor. A combination of treatment measures is usually helpful in bringing depressive episodes under control.

Enjoy Life

Dr.Mojo

Answer 7

Talk to your doctor about counseling and/or medication. I was majorly depressed until I started taking Zoloft, and now I feel human again! All drugs affect everyone in different ways, though, so it can take a while to find one that fits you. But I swear, when you find an anti-depressant that fits you, you *don't* feel like a zombie or anything. You just feel normal.

Answer 8

yeah, um, you sound like a healthy person - wtf. Anyway, keep your name - these judgemental people aren't supposed to be judging you on that.

And for the religious folks, YES, the Bible does tell us to judge - feel free to contact me on Messenger if you don't understand or disagree!!

Don't take sight from a blind man.

Now anyway, you might be one of the lucky ones who truly has a thyroid problem. Get tested for this at a primary health doctor. If it's thyroid issue, take the medication. If it's depression, see a therapist and work your way through it.

Answer 9

why not talk to your family or friends about it?
do things you used to like doing, keep your mind busy, try be happy!
i used to be sad all the time too, then i realized i was just thinking too much. you have to not think about the things that make you sad, it's easier to say then do... you just have to really try. if it is really serious though you need to talk to someone though because you might need medication or maybe a therapist. it's not a weakness to get medical help.

Answer 10

go to your doctor and tell him/her. I went on prozac and have been on it for the past many, many years, went off and got goofy again, our family seems to have this "condition" so I just have stayed on prozac and feel so much better. actually am fun and enjoy things, but am not numb to everything either.. Good Luck! p.s. it isn't a dumb question, don't feel bad, depression is real and very bad if left untreated... again, Good Luck girl!

Answer 11

first try to seek professional help and get on soe anti- depressants ( a drug called effexor really worked for me)..then try to surround youself around positive people and people who care about you...u may not be feeling suicidal now but trust me if you just let this go on it will get really bad to the point where you will do something to harm yourself...good luck and take care..please go and see a psychiatrist