Depression--medication?!
Question: Depression--medication!?
I have known for many years that I have depression (although my family tried to ignore it, and my therapist downplayed it)!. It began from a very young age, and I'm pretty sure that a hormonal imbalance didn't originally cause it!. However, it has become so bad lately that no amount of mental re-training works!. I know I'm living a great life, but I'm never happy about it, and I can't make myself happy!. I'm happy around people who aren't particularly close to me, but those close to me have become tired of dealing with me!.
How do I look into going on a medication, and what do you recommend!? It's a unipolar depression (more often than not, I'm unhappy), and anxiety is not the main factor, but it does play a part (in social and performing situations, I get more and more nervous, and I want to be better before my junior recital)!. It's mainly due to a deficient self-image that I have tried to fix unsuccessfully for years!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
How do I look into going on a medication, and what do you recommend!? It's a unipolar depression (more often than not, I'm unhappy), and anxiety is not the main factor, but it does play a part (in social and performing situations, I get more and more nervous, and I want to be better before my junior recital)!. It's mainly due to a deficient self-image that I have tried to fix unsuccessfully for years!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I went to a psychiatrist and they prescribe medication!. Currently, I am taking Abilify and that works the best! I also have fatigue with the depression - and Abilify works wonders!.
I also go to counseling!.
I try to associate with positive people
I take Klonopin in anxiety producing situations - but only 1mg (usually 0!.5mg) because I need to be careful b/c this medicine is addictive!.
I live a spiritual life!.
Hope this helps!. Good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
I went to a psychiatrist and they prescribe medication!. Currently, I am taking Abilify and that works the best! I also have fatigue with the depression - and Abilify works wonders!.
I also go to counseling!.
I try to associate with positive people
I take Klonopin in anxiety producing situations - but only 1mg (usually 0!.5mg) because I need to be careful b/c this medicine is addictive!.
I live a spiritual life!.
Hope this helps!. Good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Escitalopram is a well respected antidepressant!. I used to take Prozac, but it didn't work for me, then again I am Bipolar so it may be better for you!. Make an appointment with your GP and ask to see a Counsellor and tell him you are interested in going on medication!. Explain how the depression is effecting your life and that it is longterm!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
anti-depressants!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It sure sounds like you have depression!. You mention hormonal imbalance, this may be true but depression is actually a chemical imbalance in the brain!. Most likely an imbalance in the neurotransmitter Serotonin!.
I suggest you make an appointment with a psychiatrist (some medical insurance her in the states requires you first see your GP and get a referral)!. A psychiatrist is a specialist with psychotropic drugs and will best decide what anti-depressant is best for you based on your symptoms and medical history!. There are many different anti-depressants that only a professional should and can recommend!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I suggest you make an appointment with a psychiatrist (some medical insurance her in the states requires you first see your GP and get a referral)!. A psychiatrist is a specialist with psychotropic drugs and will best decide what anti-depressant is best for you based on your symptoms and medical history!. There are many different anti-depressants that only a professional should and can recommend!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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It doesn't take a scientific study to show that surrounding yourself with supportive family, friends and co-workers can have a positive effect on your mental well-being, although there's plenty of research to confirm it!. A strong social support network can be critical to helping you through the stress of tough times, whether you've had a bad day at work or a year filled with loss or chronic illness!. It's never too soon to cultivate these important relationships
Having close friends and family on whom you can count has far-reaching benefits for your health!. Here's how to build and maintain these essential relationships!.
It doesn't take a scientific study to show that surrounding yourself with supportive family, friends and co-workers can have a positive effect on your mental well-being, although there's plenty of research to confirm it!. A strong social support network can be critical to helping you through the stress of tough times, whether you've had a bad day at work or a year filled with loss or chronic illness!. It's never too soon to cultivate these important relationships
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