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I've been diagnosed with depression, seen neurologist, and so far not on medication. No thoughts of suicide yet, but very depressed. Please help guide me

2007-03-04 06:17:31 · 7 answers · asked by bigbar72 1 in Health Mental Health

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The support and involvement of family and friends can be crucial in helping someone who is depressed. It is especially helpful if family and friends encourage the patient to stick with treatment and practice the coping techniques and problem-solving skills he or she is learning during psychotherapy.

Make sure that your loved one is evaluated and treated by a trained mental health professional. This is essential to properly diagnose depression and find the right kind of treatment.
Educate yourself, your family, and friends about mental health problems and depression in particular. This will help you understand what you loved one is experiencing.
Someone with depression needs constant support. This can be draining, especially if it lasts for long periods of time. It is, however, one of the most important parts of successful treatment. People with depression can feel alone and isolated -- giving consistent support and understanding are critical.
Help the person with depression to stick to his or her treatment plan. This means making sure that medicines are available if prescribed, attending therapy sessions with the person if needed, helping make recommended lifestyle changes, and encouraging the person to follow up with the proper healthcare provider, especially if the treatment needs to be adjusted.

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This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

2007-03-08 04:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by ~FliZo~ 2 · 0 0

Now, why would you be depressed? A recent death in the family, problems with marraige,. school, no reason at all ????Health problems.

Why a neurologist instead of a psychiatrist? If he's like the one I went to, he isa real caring person. The line between Neuros and Psychs is very hazy.

Consider a psychologist. They aren't MD's but will work closely with yours, Their thing is counseling and listening.

To find one...call your local mental health agency,hospital, or a local college ( psych dept) and talk to them. Maybe they can refer you to the right man.

Many psychiatry practices have a psychologist on their staff.


Good luck. Let us know how you do.

2007-03-04 14:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0 0

I say go to a dr and see what he says and in the mentime i would go and do stuff that makes you happy and be around friends and family that cared and if you cant talk about what is on your mind just let them know your down and that you need a lift up. maybe it will work and hopefully it does.

2007-03-04 14:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by ladidadida 2 · 0 0

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2007-03-04 14:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0 0

Go on a roller coaster. Something intense to hold you for a while.

2007-03-04 15:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by Dweet 3 · 0 0

See a psychiatrist and a lot of friends and family.

2007-03-04 14:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

turn to god, get into the book, bible, the king James bible get on your knees and talk to god..john 3:16 for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son,that whosoever, believeth in him ,should not perish,but have everlasting life.

2007-03-04 15:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by david m 1 · 0 0

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