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Why am i depressed? is it because there are things i cant change? or is it because im ill?
to clarify. would i be depressed if everything was ok.. so am i just p*ssed off? Additional Details you lovely kind people thanks. i cant do anti depressants. im fighting it . sometimes i win most times i dont i'll keep fighting it.
i dont think anybody who feels depressed is 'ill' and YES it is something you can change. i hate to hear about people taking anti-depressants because i don't believe they work. ive tried a few and none of them ever did anything. honestly, i think people convince themselves they work.
for me, excercise, eating right, waking up and getting up early, and staying in touch with those you care about can cure depression.
Dr Frank
Many patients need to have a cry in the surgery, it is nothing to be ashamed of. I admit though that I know colleagues who don't cope well with patients who burst into tears, so I also understand why you are keen to avoid it.
You have not given any real details of your problem, however it is generally true that many patients with problems of low mood can be helped by counselling or psychotherapy rather than pills and this may be an option for you.
There is a famous poem that helps us with things we can't change. It is called the Serenity Prayer.
God grant me the serenity to
accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it:
Trusting that He will make all things
right if I surrender to His Will;
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen
Abra M
one word XANAX.
works wonders.
Mia
Poor you. I was shaking when I told my gp that I thought I was depressed. I tired my best not to cry and managed not to, though I did when at the hospital.
kelsey
There could be a lot of reasons for your depression. I feel like most problems in our health can be solved by changes in our diet and lifestyle (healthy foods and exercise), spiritual life, and emotional habits. Try assessing different areas of your life and, perhaps, seek some help from a nutritionist or counselor. If you feel like you need additional help, see a doctor or psychiatrist. However, to me, the idea of being on medication for life is depressing in itself and most people don't need it. Maybe this is just a season in your life when you are facing some hard things and growing. Nobody is happy always!
Ann S
There's really not enough info. here.
jane l
Dear Katie,
Crying is part of a release to help you and something Drs are used to so don't worry about that.The important thing is to summon up all your will power and make an appt to go see one as soon as possible.Take a friend or one of the family with you.It's worth it to make yourself better and you will look back and think it was all a bad dream one day.Sometimes in life we do need help from others even though we may think we already know the all answers,I'm afraid we don't! it will make you a stronger person eventually even though it's tough going at the moment so be brave,pluck up courage and do something positive to put it right.Good luck and I know you can do it.
catherine h
please go to www.ilovemeinc.com. read it, do what it says. it may change your life. it changed mine.
Dolly Blue
Maybe a bit of both ?, maybe you are not feeling able to cope well with the things you can't change because you are not fully fit.
If we are at our best mentally and physically we can cope better with what life throws at us.
If we are not well, run down, we haven't the energy to cope and so become depressed.
I hope you feel better soon !!!!
Bexs
M@rz has the right idea. EVERYBODY feels down, fed up, bored, lethargic, dispondent, experience nasty or dark thoughts. It's the human condition. The good news is that we also get some highs, laughter, positive thoughts, feeling wonderful, etc etc. We seem to be in a constant pursuit for the "perfect life" where we all feel 100%, 100% of the time - it's impossible to achiever and is not the real world. Antidepressents are not the answer, they have side effects like making you feel spacey and tired, lethargic etc - just like depression!. Try some exercise, positive thinking and fresh air!
vtskigirl417
I believe people get depressed for many different reasons. Some that can be controlled and others that are out of their hands. The only people that can determine that is you and doctors. If you feel you are depressed see a professional they will let you know if you need help with your depression or if you can control it yourself. I hope everything works out, good luck!!
Rags
depression itself is an illness. if you are feeling a little down then that is just p*ssed off. depression is very different.
Saudi Geoff
Poor Katie. Take up an interest in life and become involved. You wouldn't get time to get depressed. Have you considered Voluntary Work?
Rachellie
If you can accept the things you cant change, you can be a lot happier, however you may have a touch of depression. Go chat with your doc. There the best people to diagnose this illness. Good Luck. xx Nice one Sweething......... only it starts with God, why would you miss that?
M@rz
you are just feeling too low and not nice...want 2 run away, don't feel like talking to anyone. Trust me that happens to me sometimes usually because of weather or when I am just tried of my life everyday schedule and want to do something different. Just try to feel better, i do that by doing shopping, watching movies, going out cinemaz or somewhere outing like chilling or dining out. Firstly just 4get all your worries back of ur mind and just try 2 enjoy
♪Elanessea♪
Hm.. Good question.. I've actually asked myself the same thing! What you can do is take antidepressants, that's what I'm doing. I don't know if it's helping or not.. As weird as that sounds.. But people around you might be able to tell. Ask a doctor. They will probably give you some medicine and then they'll probably try to find out ways to lower your stress levels.
Good luck :)
suziejoy
grant me the serenity to accept the thing i cannot change courage to change the things i can and the wisdom to know the difference
let go of your baggage hon and get out in the open air listen to the bird song and keep things simple
Phil K
In all honesty, I think a lot of peoples' depression is caused by them being overly-aware and fixating on it. The fact that you're talking about it on Yahoo answers is a clear sign that you're worried about it. (Not that that's wrong!). Ultimately, if your situation is particularly severe then go and see a professional- doctor, nurse, therapist, counsellor. It's what they're there for and you can say anything you want to them without fear that they'll ever tell anyone else or think badly of you. Go, talk and enjoy it. You'll feel a lot better offloading your worries on someone you're not involved with (and you don't have to feel bad because they're getting paid to listen to you and get you the best possible help).
There again, think about it this way- if you didn't have time to sit at your computer and write this question (because your life were busier and more fulfilling), would you be feeling as low? Probably not.
Can I suggest writing yourself a list of things you want to do in the next ten years of your life (or even things you want to do before you die). Have as many things on there as you like- big things like going sky-diving or exploring the pyramids of Egypt to little things like learning how to bake really f*cking good cakes and visit a museum you've never gotten around to seeing. Make it your goal to plan to do one or more of these things every so often- that way you'd know exactly where you're heading and what you need to do to get there. If your life's busy (in a good way) then you'll be happy. You can stop and look at what you've done and brag a little about it.
Start with something small-ish, like (sad, I know, but i've always fancied going paintballing. It's not that hard to do- I just have to make the effort and do it), achieve it and then do something else. Your life will be busy, you'll have some fun stories to tell, meet new people while you're doing each new activity and become a more interesting person. People will be interested in you because you'll be happy, busy, and knowing exactly what you want for yourself.
Give it a go.
PS: Can I also suggest that you don't bother too much with the above advice from a 'Dr' to say prayers. I've actually never met a genuine doctor who subscribes strongly to religion (i.e. enough to offer it as a solution to a mental health problem) and I think you'll be a lot happier doing something practical to become happy, rather than wallowing in it by saying prayers. Just my opinion, but there you go.
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