get some help now
2007-05-14 10:17:51
·
answer #1
·
answered by Anonymous
·
2⤊
0⤋
The first thing I want to do is commend you on recognizing symptoms and asking! You are realizing that something is wrong, pin-pointing issues, and asking for help!
You do sound depressed. I have been there, and you have some classic symptoms. Trying to treat depression on your own is hard to do; you really need support. The self-esteem is so hard! You need to look at yourself and find what you love about yourself! Heck, write yourself little post-its and leave them up in places you will see them. Simple things, like "smile, you are beautiful" or anything that will give you a boost. Spend some time outside; the sunlight gives you a boost. Take some walks, get your body moving and stimulated. Yes, this sounds like it is easy or maybe it sounds liek a pain, cause it was hard for me to actually just get up and so something, but I had to do it in order to get out of my slump.
Make an appt with your doctor. Get some help from your doctor and possibly see a therapist to try and talk through things to maybe figure out what is causing you to feel so depressed. Don't look at it as seeing a "shrink" and it is a bad thing. It is quite common and from experience, nice to be able to sit with someone that is not part of your life, is a neutral person, and will just listen to what you have to say!
Best of luck to you!
2007-05-22 09:10:05
·
answer #2
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
set an appointment with your doctor to have your blood tested. By looking at the results from that test he can tell what your body is lacking. He might suggest to you to take vitamins, might suggest hormone therapy, or maybe you're low on iron or other important minerals, or other things as minor as these but then you'd know what's bothering you.
If you're still having problems then ask for a referral to a psychiatrist who can give you a prescription which may or may not help. Perhaps something is weighing heavily on your mind that you can't bring out. Think back to when all this started and what happened to you at that time in your life.
2007-05-22 09:54:17
·
answer #3
·
answered by sophieb 7
·
0⤊
0⤋
I also have had alot of trouble making friends and keeping friends. My husband is the same way. We are each other's best friends but sometimes it's not enough. We both have had our bouts of depression. Usually we'll find an activity to get past it, but it doesn't really go away. Therapy works for some people, but for myself, it always made me feel worse. My husband believes in "self soothing" and feels he can work it out on his own. I went on paxil for awhile when I was incredibly depressed. It helped, and now I don't take anything anymore. I am alot happier, but I still get depressed--just not as harsh. We smoke weed sometimes which helps, and it has been proven to help a lot of people with depression--but it's not for everyone.
If you're having thoughts of suicide, you don't want to "work this out on your own." You may want to consider seeing a therapist and maybe they can prescribe you some meds. You don't have to take them forever, but you might want to take something for awhile when figuring yourself out. It may give you the courage to try new things, new social settings and learn a little bit about yourself without the sadness clouding your vision. It all depends on how extreme your depression is. There's nothing to be ashamed of, and it shows great courage that you are seeking advice here, but you really should see a professional.
2007-05-14 10:42:59
·
answer #4
·
answered by Joules Byrne 6
·
0⤊
0⤋
Hi Ya!
I think the first step would be enlisting some professional help. It's often easier to speak about your problems with a stranger whom you know is trained to help you. That way, personal feelings of others are not "forced" on you...a professional will have a completely different, objective and non-judgmental view than someone you already know.
If you don't have the money or insurance to seek help, there are counselors out there that help those who can't pay. Also, if you're not already eating healthy, I would suggest you try to get some information on eating organically. There are a growing number of us who are living proof that the insecticides, radiation, growth hormones and other toxins we consume every day are detrimental to our mental health, not to mention physical health. Mood altering medications are not always an answer, but may help temporarily, until you can cleanse your body of toxins. Sometimes meds you get have side effects that are as bad as or worse than the condition you are taking them for. And, they don't CURE your problem. You must get to the real problem, then fix them for good, not just cover them up with drugs.
You might obtain a copy of "Natural Cures They Don't Want you to Know About" by Kevin Trudeau. No...I don't get paid for referring to his book, but speaking from personal experience, it has helped me & my husband more than you could ever believe! He has a lot to say about leading a healthy lifestyle, and believe me, if I can do it, ANYONE can!
Good luck Ya....I hope you are on the road to health & happiness very soon.
Barbi T.
2007-05-22 09:58:22
·
answer #5
·
answered by Barbi T 3
·
0⤊
0⤋
There are many different signs of depression/anxiety, and it sounds like you are struggling with both. Make an appt. with your family doctor and tell him/her what's going on.
The Dr. can get you started on meds that will help you tremendously. The Dr. may refer you to a psychiatrist (med management) and/or a counselor.
Your symptoms have been going on way too long and if you don't get help soon - and I mean now - they could get a lot worse and you might possibly start having suicidal thoughts. Don't be afraid to talk to your Dr, about all this. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
2007-05-14 10:28:53
·
answer #6
·
answered by ? 4
·
0⤊
0⤋
You need to go and get some help, start by talking to your parents or a counsler, or another adult who might be able to help you better understand your problem.
If you've got insurance I would highly reccomend going to see a psychologist--for therapy, who then may very well refer you to a psychiatrist-- for meds.
There is a strong possiblity that if you get treated you will start feeling a lot more normal and confident in every area of your life, which may then enable you to make friends, go out, be social, and just............function better on a daily basis.
Depression and anxiety if left untreated can ruin a person.
Please, please don't be afraid to get some help, because internalizing everything is really bad for your psyche.
Good luck and god bless.
2007-05-22 07:56:05
·
answer #7
·
answered by blazing_fire 4
·
0⤊
0⤋
I'm so sorry that you're going through this; I was in a similar situation a couple of years ago. There is no magical solution, but once I went to the doctor and got a prescription for lexapro, it did help a little; and I wondered why I hadn't done it sooner. I know what helps me might not help you, but I'll give some suggestions anyway: crossword puzzles (I always feel so smart even if I finish half of one, and no, using the internet for help isn't cheating!), keeping an arsenal of magazines and trivia books around, watching movies, going for walks (but bring music to listen to, so you don't become self-aware of walking around by yourself), and various crafts. Let us know what happens! Take care of yourself, Sweetie; we all care about you!!!
2007-05-17 04:02:31
·
answer #8
·
answered by Gina E 4
·
0⤊
0⤋
nicely people throw around the note ''depressed''. you do not have intense melancholy. you've persistent melancholy. in case you've been severly depressed you'd be feeling that way various the time no longer on and rancid. although you sound like you're bipolar. you want to sit on my own consisting of your mom and communicate over consisting of her about it because persistent or intense you have to be dealt with!! you want to describe to her the way you've been feeling at present and also you may not stay at the same time anymore. Ask her to take you to a widespread practitioner. No offense yet you sound like an interest craver. like you dont "favor" help then why are you asking us? you're really no longer intense. i imagine you purely prefer to mature up somewhat and hit the books. how you may stay you're life with out all this negativity and take a 2d to breathe. trust ME you may because i have been IN a fashion WORSE position then you at the same time as i become 15 AND THERES a fashion, WE basically opt for no longer to BE ACCEPTING OF IT. you want to assist your self don't be obdurate Goodluck
2016-10-18 07:55:47
·
answer #9
·
answered by ? 4
·
0⤊
0⤋
no, go to a psychiatrist cause they can give you medication. i've had depression for two years and i got lexapro (sp?) or something (its for both depression and anxiety) and it works great. its like magic, i'm really glad i found it. i think it could help you too, i really do. there was a point during this year when i didnt know if i'd make it to the end of the school year. get an appointment. there is nothing wrong with needed a bit of extra help.
2007-05-14 10:22:04
·
answer #10
·
answered by chikka 5
·
1⤊
0⤋
Yea there is away to get over it. well I didnt have severe depression but I had depression and all you gotta do is get out there and do all those things that you mentend that you cant do or you just dont want to do but honestly its all in your head just dont do anything stupid plz and I wish I could help you out but it sounds like a pretty personal problem to me and no Im not trying to be funny or anything like that so again plz just dont do anything stupid. and ask god to help you all you have to say is god plz send me some help and he will send some of the most powerful angels to help you out but its on your call to call out to him and I might not know who you really are and you might not know me but if you need a friend I'll be the one K
2007-05-14 10:32:53
·
answer #11
·
answered by Maria 4
·
0⤊
0⤋