What should you do for depression

Depression is a mental illness affecting some 14 million Americans. Symptoms can include weight loss or weight gain, insomnia or oversleeping and many other seemingly contradictory symptoms. The…

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Letfayhol, I agree with the other posters about having a pet and getting plenty of exercise. When I’m down, I will sometimes talk to my dog about my problems. That usually helps me to feel a little better. I also will get out and go for a w…

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In all honesty it doesn’t sound like depression is the problem, but, rather, the symptom. Being 21 is a tough age. You are just starting out in the world and it is a confusing time for most people. I can offer some advice but only you chang…

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What should i do if my wife has manic depression?

Q: My wife and I have been married for 8 yrs now with 3 children. I believe my wife has manic depression. The problem is she is in denial and will not go for the necessary tests or diagnosing. This is very difficult at home to say the least. Constant verbal and physical abuse for about 5yrs now, towards myself and the kids. Our oldest child is 6 and youngest 2.I feel my job as a husband should be to support my wife but I always get hurt in the process. I take my marriage vows very seriously and am a born again christian, but am actually contemplating divorce. Plz help me what should I do?PS. Her mother believes she has it and her father had been hospitalised for 1-2 yrs for manic depression and is now on the maximum dossage you can give to someone before hospitalisation.

A: You can only confront her about it, but unless she is a physical danger to herself or others, it would be morally wrong to force treatment on her. Instead of playing psychiatrist and telling her she’s bipolar as that is something no one wants to hear since that means medication (and psych meds are hell), ask her if she’ll go to marriage counselling with you. It can help a little bit, at least with the verbal abuse. Just because she has violent mood swings doesn’t mean that she should be constantly abusive. She might want to try counselling herself. The medications are hell and personally, unless her bipolar is very severe or she wants to try them, I don’t think it’s worth the side effects.

How long should I wait before seeking treatment for depression?

Q: I have had a long-term relationship recently end and of course, I am brokenhearted. I am concerned because my family has a long history of severe depression. I don’t want this to end up spiraling out of control. How long should I wait before considering talking to my doctor about possible medication?

A: I would start with counseling, and go from there. I think you should start right away. Medication is not something you should go for as a first resort, in my opinion.Good luck,Dana (M.S. Counseling)

How should you tell your parents you have depression?

Q: I have depression and my parents have me on “herbal” medication, but it’s not working, i’m constantly wishing someone would come to my school and kill me, or kill me somehow. I think about suicide a lot more than i should. How do I tell my parents I want to be happy againn?

A: Your avatar looks pretty perky! Well, what you should do is just stop taking the herbal medication altogether and tell your parents that you have stopped taking it. It sounds like you have already told your parents about your depression. The next step is to evaluate your feelings. After you do all this, perhaps what your next steps should be are to tell your parents that you need psychotherapy ASAP, or eat lots and lots of turkey.