I dont know what to do, this depression and anxiety are almost unbearable?!


Question: I dont know what to do, this depression and anxiety are almost unbearable?
things are rough right now because my mom and dad got divorced, and my dad left behind some bills which we cant pay right now and i have no source of income (yet, we filed for social security, but idk if anything will happen) so i cant help and money is kinda tight. it makes me feel like things are that much more hopeless and i really want to cut, in fact if things get any worse i might seriously consider suicide. ive been getting professional help, but talking doesnt seem to help and i just started taking antidepressants two weeks ago.

Answers:

Dear friend,
Everyone has felt depressed from time to time. A death of close relative, divorce, a lost job, a serious illness or other life crisis will cause most people to feel sad, lonely or down for a time. It is even normal to feel low sometimes for no specific reason. However, it also is normal to recover after a short time and feel like yourself again. When the blues don’t go away when sad, lonely, irritable or weary feeling prevent getting on with life you may have the mood disorder called depression. Learning about depression including its signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment is the first step to overcoming the problem.
Depression is a “whole body” illness. One that affects a person’s physical health as well as, how he or she behaves towards others. Depression is a very common health problem and it is frequently misunderstood. People who have this illness often are embarrassed to admit they are depressed and to seek help. This may be the reason 82% of all people who are depressed never seek professional help. Depression is a disabling disease that affects billions of people regardless of race income or family background. Left untreated, depression can destroy families, careers, lives and all too often can lead to suicide. Consult your doctor if you have any two of these symptoms for more than 15 days.
-Feeling sad or anxious every day.
- Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed including sex.
- Losing or gaining weight.
- Sleeping too much or too little or waking too early or not getting restful sleep.
- Feeling drained of energy or physically slowed down.
- Feeling tired or weak.
- Feeling worthless, guilty or hopeless.
- Having trouble concentrating, making decisions or remembering things.
- Increased or decreased appetite.
- Having headaches, constipation, acidity or pain anywhere in body.
- Difficulty in starting activity.
- Slowed thinking, crying or feel like crying.
- Having repeated thoughts of suicide or death or actually attempting suicide.
- Social isolation, lack of confidence.
A psychiatrist is best equipped to treat depression. As a medical doctor and counselor, a psychiatrist can perform a through physical and psychological evaluation, prescribe and carefully monitor the effects of medication and provide psychotherapy.
There are some supplementary non medicinal methods to cope with depression.
- Yoga and pranayama are relaxing form of exercise that can help alleviate depression.
- Socialize: Push yourself to go out more often. See friends, see a movie and eat out.
- Smile, hold hands, hug a lot. Affection can go right to the heart and give real comfort.
- Avoid narcotics, drugs, smoking and alcohol.
- Any type of physical activity is helpful but it should be daily and minimum 45 minutes a day. The best will be the one you can enjoy, like outdoor sports. If not possible you can opt for brisk walking, swimming, cycling, dancing, aerobics or skipping.
- Listen to music daily.
-Go for psychotherapy it helps.
- Eat smartly: Make sure you have 3-5 small meals a day with plenty of fruits, vegetables and yogurt. Avoid sugar, white bread, deep fried food and non vegetarian food.
Death is not a solution; life is so worth living if you just give it a chance. Hope and love are real. You deserve to know what hope feels like what it’s like to love someone and have them love you in return. Out of 7 persons who attempts suicide only one succeed and rest end up with painful injuries and police case.
You can mail me at dost3344@yahoo.in
BEST OF LUCK



I read your question and couldn't help but to respond. im not a professional or have any degrees in this area but felt like i should say something. Main thing I would suggest is to take care of number 1, You!!
Give the antidepressants a little more time to work, sometimes it takes more than a couple of weeks. I have family members that suffer from anxiety and depression, and it seems to help them to take walks, listen to relaxing music, and even doing yoga. Another thing I would suggest is turning to the Bible and praying to God to help you through your tough times. I don't have the slightest who you are but I will be praying for you to get the help that you need. Suicide is definitely not the answer to any problem..It would more and likely just pass the problems to someone else and you would be at risk of losing your soul. Just take some time and hopefully things will get better for you!!



It seems to me like you need to DO something, rather than sit around feeling bad. I don't know how old you are but you need to either get a job or go to school. If you are in high school, you can still get a job but most of all, know that when you are young everything tends to feel very extreme because you haven't experienced as many ups and downs as you will have when you are older. Just get through it, whatever you have to do...and you will be glad later.



Hi
Firstly I sympathise with you, it sounds like you're having a terrible time at the moment. Don't blame yourself because its not your fault. Don't do anything silly, its really not worth it, you're having a rough time now but things will gradually get better- i know from experience.



Everything is going to work out. theres help out there for rent and lights call your local communities. Don't kill yourself. stop thinking like that. People go through alot more and still stand with there head held high. attend your local church as well for strength and encouragement.



In one month you will feel the effect of anti-depressants. Hope they will help cure your depression



Hang with some friends because you need to relax.




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