Depressed?!
Question:
Depressed?
Ok I am 22 years old and I FEEL so depressed. I keep on having dreams of suicide. What can I do? I don't want to go to a psychiatrist because I don't want to be considered as crazy. What should I do? Should I just end it all. Help please?
Answers:
Oh please, the psychiatrist isn't going to think you are crazy. They'll be happy that they have a patient to make more money off of. If you're in college, why not see a psychologist first? Therapy, that is the good kinds like cognitive behavioral therapy, is statistically just as good as medication for curing depression. If you feel like you want meds later on, try 'em with the advice of your psychologist and a prescribing doctor.
EDIT: I mention college because often campuses have mental health services for their students that are free (covered by tuition) or low cost.