What can i do about depression?!
Question: What can i do about depression!?
i self harm and i am very low at the moment i have been on anti-depressants for a while but they dont seem to be working what else can i do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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the best thing is to go back to your GP - if the ADs arent working then your dosage can be changed, or you can be prescribed other ones or whatever!.
your GP can also advise you about things like counselling, which has been a real help to me!.
the most important thing you can do is talk to someone!. dont bottle this up-talk to someone professional, or even just a friend!.
i know its impossible to see at the moment, but things will get better!. im getting better slowly, but its a hard journey!.
your GP will be able to help you more than people here on Answers, but admitting that youre struggling is a positive thing, believe it or not!!
Good luck with everythingWww@Answer-Health@Com
your GP can also advise you about things like counselling, which has been a real help to me!.
the most important thing you can do is talk to someone!. dont bottle this up-talk to someone professional, or even just a friend!.
i know its impossible to see at the moment, but things will get better!. im getting better slowly, but its a hard journey!.
your GP will be able to help you more than people here on Answers, but admitting that youre struggling is a positive thing, believe it or not!!
Good luck with everythingWww@Answer-Health@Com
Hi,
Anti-depressants can take 6 weeks or even a few months to kick in, as you probably know, but if you feel you are going downhill and that they are not working at all it's time to return to your GP and explain you need the dose or the anti-depressant changed!. Also explain about yoru self harm and how this is affecting you!. Maybe it would be a thought to enquire about seeing a counsellor if you haven't already seen one or a psychiatrist, just to see if that helps you at all!. Other than professionals, try and eat well, get enough sleep and do a bit of exercise to increase the endorphanes ("happy hormones")!.
I know it's hard, i suffer myself, try and get as much professional support as you can and also a good support network from family and friends if possible!.
best of luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Anti-depressants can take 6 weeks or even a few months to kick in, as you probably know, but if you feel you are going downhill and that they are not working at all it's time to return to your GP and explain you need the dose or the anti-depressant changed!. Also explain about yoru self harm and how this is affecting you!. Maybe it would be a thought to enquire about seeing a counsellor if you haven't already seen one or a psychiatrist, just to see if that helps you at all!. Other than professionals, try and eat well, get enough sleep and do a bit of exercise to increase the endorphanes ("happy hormones")!.
I know it's hard, i suffer myself, try and get as much professional support as you can and also a good support network from family and friends if possible!.
best of luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
How long is for awhile!? As I just wrote to someone else, you gotta give antidepressants at least 3 months!. !. !. if you have, it's either up the dose, or if you don't think it's working at all, switch to something else!. There are a lot of antidepressants out there and good ones at that!. Are you in therapy!? You really need to talk to someone!. Self harm is dangerous and that's coming from a former cutter!. If you aren't seeing a therapist, do you have a friend or family member you can confide in!? Do you journal!? Can you go somewhere peaceful for a change!? Sometimes just staying in the same place day after day doesn't help!. Anything to just distract yourself for awhile!. I know it doesn't go away but sometimes you can take little mental breaks from the pain!. That's what I try to do!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hi
you need to go back to your doctors and ask for advice!. Do you have a close friend or a family member you can talk to!. When i am feeling low and depressed about something i try and find someone to talk to someone that can help me sort the problem out as why i am feeling low and depressed!. I dont know you or your troubles but medication is not always the answer to our problems we need to face them straight on and fight them, i understand some people are weaker than others just think about positives for the future this might make you feel better also like i said talkin about your problems with someone you can trust!. Hope you feel better, good luck xWww@Answer-Health@Com
you need to go back to your doctors and ask for advice!. Do you have a close friend or a family member you can talk to!. When i am feeling low and depressed about something i try and find someone to talk to someone that can help me sort the problem out as why i am feeling low and depressed!. I dont know you or your troubles but medication is not always the answer to our problems we need to face them straight on and fight them, i understand some people are weaker than others just think about positives for the future this might make you feel better also like i said talkin about your problems with someone you can trust!. Hope you feel better, good luck xWww@Answer-Health@Com
There are two reasons your meds may not be working!. One, your body has gained a tolerence to your doseage and you need to ask your doctor for a higher one, or two, the meds your on simply dont work for you!. Ask your doctor if it's possible to change them!. About the self harm, Ive been a self harmer for 2 years so trust me, I know how you feel!. I've learned that you CAN talk yourself out of doing it!. You just have to wait a little and keep saying to yourself "Do I really want to do this!?" And think of ONLY the good things in your life! Good luck and be safe!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have been diagnosed with depression for many years now!. What I have learned is not all doctors are qualified to treat self harmer's as your self!. I would shop around for a good qualified psychiatrist who knows and treats these disorders!. You deserve to get help and you will be glad you did!. You do not have to suffer like you have been!. BlessingsWww@Answer-Health@Com
I had this problem too!. I used to go to a psychologist!.I took pills anti-depressants too!. There are helpful but you should take them for along time to see their results!.their affects appear 3 weeks after taking and you mustn't stop taking them suddenly!. But they have many bad results!. For example I have gained weight and I cant remember things easily!.But remember nothing and no one can help you,except yourself
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Go shopping and buy new things to you!But do not exaggrate!Make it cut your hair and change your hair colour!Eat chocalate!Think positively!Pray the God!Listen good music, eat good things, dance!
Be with your friends, walk in the seashore!Drinking tea or coffee may work!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Be with your friends, walk in the seashore!Drinking tea or coffee may work!Www@Answer-Health@Com
are you under self-medictation--how old are you--try to find the reason of depression--be in company of happy go marry fellows--keep smiling and develope positive attitude!.laoghter is the best medicine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
:) go hilwalking alone and!.!.!.!.!.!.climb a mountain in scotland!.!.!.:) and just sit on it!.!.and think!.!.!.!.and breath!.!.:)
helped me :D:D:D:D now im no depressed, just!.!.!.somewhat apathetic towards lifes!.!.!.!.!.eehh!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
helped me :D:D:D:D now im no depressed, just!.!.!.somewhat apathetic towards lifes!.!.!.!.!.eehh!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Think good of good things and only have people that are liifing your confidence around youWww@Answer-Health@Com
think happy thoughts!. you only live once babe xWww@Answer-Health@Com
fled the country, start fresh!.Www@Answer-Health@Com