Sandra Said:Psychiatrists/Psychologists: Identify the difference between a bipolar depression and a borderline depression?We Answered:Bipolar Disorder varies from patient to patient, but in general, they cycle down through depression, then come back up to a "normal" state, whereupon they cycle up into a manic phase, and back down to a "normal" state. The length of time can be quiet variable. Some Bipolars cycle every few weeks, while some others may take a year or two or more to go through one cycle. You can usually identify Bipolar Disorder by getting a history from the patient, or from their...
Arnold Said:postpardum depression storyWe Answered:wow. That is sad. Is it you that feels this way?...I know when I had my baby, I had such a hard, long, unproductive labor, and a lot of stress and too much medication.When I finally woke up- I realized as I was looking at her I thought I did not love her. It was something that had to grow.You love them, but you have to get to know them.It was a strange feeling. Sometimes when we have a really hard time during labor- it can cause depression.You need to seek some kind of help that...
Ross Said:Adult Bi-polar / Asbergers / Social Anxiety / Avoidant Personality?We Answered:I feel the same every single day of my life. Both the sad and lonely part, and about not knowing what the heck is wrong and what you have. I've been diagnosed with major depression, social anxiety, and dependent personality but I've noticed I match like 5 other disorders as well and still don't really know what I have and don't have. I'm getting a second opinion as well in a couple of weeks, but I don't have that much hope that anyone will diagnose me properly. People don't...
Leroy Said:Is there a link between meningitis and depression?We Answered:Hi... i'm sorry you're struggling.
I have had some surgeries over the past five years, and i have had some bouts of depression, also. Recovery from illness or injury takes its tole on our bodies as well as our minds, that's for sure. And, i'm sure that it was no fun recovering, seeing how you were likely isolated and couldn't do the things you enjoyed before your illness. Plus, we just can't get up and go do what we like when we are trying to recover.
The best thing...
Bonnie Said:Prescriptions for Women. . . . .?We Answered:Just what every woman needs!! Your jokes are awesome!!!Edna Said:New Miracle Drugs For Women?We Answered:I really could of used Jackasspirin while I was with a few of my ex's! TOO FUNNY! love em' all.Mildred Said:Do you think that depression should be talked about in schools?We Answered:I know depression sucks!!! It should be talked about moreFrank Said:New Drugs on the Market?We Answered:hahahhahahaaaaaa
you always make me laugh!!Debra Said:New Medicines for Mum's?We Answered:well none of them are me...
Norman Said:Depression/Anxiety?We Answered:I've been feeling what you're feeling for years. I'm 26 and I've felt like this since childhood. What you are experiencing could be depression or some form of social phobia. If it's depression, what is the cause, or is it on and off like manic depression? Or have you been "shy" all your life?
I'd say that if you're seeing a therapist, you are doing good. They are there to help and the info should be confidential. Whatever is bothering you, tell. They may be able to help. ...
Mae Said:If a diagnosis of Clinical Depression allows insurance companies to deny coverage, where do you go ?We Answered:Group plans do not have the same stringent clauses that private policies have. Since there will be (on an average) a equal number of healthy people covered as those with chronic, preexisting or mental health related issues they figure the profits off those who will not need medical coverage will cover those who do make claims.
The only thing your friend can do is to shop around. There may be some companies willing to overlook the clinical depression. If worse comes to...
Misty Said:What are some of the best medications for Manic Depression?We Answered:The classic medication for Manic Depression is Lithium. Then there's also the anticonvulsant medications for manic depression such as Depakote, Tegratol and Lamictal. As to what's the best medication, that has to be worked out between you and the doctor. Everyone responds differently to medication. Depakote and Tegratol worsened my manic depression and I've never taken Lithium or Lamictal but I hear they are 2 great mood stabilizers. My long term mix consists of Topamax, Valium, and Zyprexa. This mix though may not...
Frank Said:What natural sleep aids can I take with an antidepressant?We Answered:If valerian or melatonin don't help, you can try good old Benadryl, the antihistamine. Start with one, I take 2 myself.Dwight Said:How can I get antidepressants?We Answered:You don't need them depression and suicidal thoughts is caused by low spiritual energy (chi, life force etc) many people have overcome depression with yoga and spiritual meditations it does not need expensive doctor visits and drugs hope this helps. I overcame this through meditation I hope you take the time to do research and can do so also.
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Max Said:Are there any new treatments/medications for depression?We Answered:rolling down a hill in bubble wrap is funLance Said:Unusual bursts of good feelings and possible new depression treatment : )?We Answered:I suppose anything is possible. In older days, all cures were herbal. But for me, I'll stick with my reliable anti-depressants. Besides, they're legal.Neil Said:Are there any alternativenew age treatments for depression/anxiety/confidence boosting?We Answered:The best treatment for anxiety and depression (the two often go hand in hand) is non pharmacological. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) can be up to 70% effective in some instances. Homoeopathy is bunk and does not work, there...
Mathew Said:Is it Postpartum Blues or Postpartum Depression?We Answered:By even coming here and asking this question I would say you already know the answer to it as you are already seeking some form of help :) I would take it that step further and go for professional help there is certainly nothing to be ashamed of at all! It is better to get help now then to be sorry later, especially if your finding you aren't bonding well with your babyShirley Said:postpartum depression?We Answered:? I think your just tired and a little down. It should pass, once the baby starts...
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Billy Said:Has anyone taken Wellbutrin for depression during pregnancy?We Answered:ive actually never taken it but i wouldnt take anything being pregnant. im 16 weeks now and i dont even like to take tylenol even though its safe.June Said:Pregnancy depression?We Answered:It seems very normal to me.
Try finding a pregnancy yoga class in your area or just group of other expecting mothers that you might be able to just spend some time with. The Yoga class that I took focused more on breathing and relaxing then the actual physical exercise.Amanda Said:How common is depression in pregnancy?We Answered:actually it is very common and...
Armando Said:what are the signs of depression and their symtoms?We Answered:Recurrent thoughts of suicide
Feelings of sadness
Inability to experience pleasure
Decreased or increased appetite
Inability to concentrate
Indecisiveness
Feelings of worthlessness and/or blaming yourself for all of your problems
Excessive guilt
Decreased energy
Motor disturbances
Early morning awakenings
Multiple awakenings through the night
Substance abuse
Social withdrawalEthel Said:Parents, is it possible for adhd symtoms to show up as early as 3 years old? What about manic depression, etc?We Answered:It's possible for symptoms to show up as early as 3 yrs old however you won't find a Dr willing to...
Gregory Said:Is it possible to only have bipolar depression?We Answered:No it's not. The only difference between depression and Bipolar is the mania. If you have depression then you are depressed..... if you have mania and depression then you are Bipolar. Not sleeping is a sign of mania but it is also a sign of depression and mania has to last for a minimum of a week to be considered a Bipolar episode. You are depressed. Even if it runs in your family that does not make your depression Bipolar. It is possible that you could develop Bipolar but until you...
Eduardo Said:are these "normal" signs of major depression or not....?We Answered:That sounds more like stress or anger rather than depression.
Yes, I've felt the same way in past experiences with school and homework and stuff, which sometimes makes me feel that harming my self can relieve the stress because it makes me feel superior.
I've also been pretty depressed before, but I've never had those feelings when I was. When I was depressed I felt more like I was worthless and showed little to no emotion.Micheal Said:Does this sound like depression?We Answered:yesRodney Said:What are the signs of depression in an adult male?...
Theodore Said:My 14 year old daughter is showing signs of manic depression?We Answered:im a teenage girl, my freind and i all went though this arounf that age. the best thing you can do is do fun stuff with her. and if you say something that pisses her off just say im sorry' even if its not the big of a deal or whatever. you cant argue with that. dont call the police unless she is a danger to her or your saftey, if this happens or you are worried about it, ask about a 'Chapter 51" ehich is when somone...
Troy Said:Is this a sign of mental illness or depression?We Answered:I think it's normal. A lot of people do it.
Hell, I do it. I do it a lot. But most of the time I know deep down that things really won't be fine.. or that things really will work out.
It's just your way of trying to make yourself feel better temporarily.Steve Said:How do you overcome a mental block/writer's block and is this a sign of depression?We Answered:The relationship between writer's block and depression is a complex one. Lethargy and apathy are among the typical symptoms of depression; so if you're...
Misty Said:How do you beat situational depression if you can't change your situation?We Answered:Embrace it, or move. Just doing what you can to affect the situation (e.g. global poverty, climate change, etc) can make you feel better, even knowing you can't change the world to your own desire. Apart from that, focusing part of every day on something you enjoy will help. If you hold your nose against the rough bark of a tree it will hurt. If you step back you'll see the tree is only one part of a forest...
Miguel Said:What do people have against SSRI antidepressants?We Answered:Maybe because they have never been very depressed. Some people just don't like to take meds. I've been taking antidepressants for years. I've tried so many in the past and now I'm back on Prozac.Violet Said:Is my brain permanently damaged from taking ssri antidepressants?We Answered:I definitely recommend that you work closely with your doctor as you taper your dose. SSRIs do have side effects for some people, but this doesn't mean that you've damaged your brain from these drugs. Also, the effects of SSRIs in adolescents are still not...
Eleanor Said:What Are the common symptoms of a mild depression?We Answered:u will just start sitting idly in front of ur computer screenBarbara Said:How can you tell the difference in the pregnancy symptoms and depression?We Answered:The best way would be to wait for your period, if is late you might be pregnant so is better to go with the doctor or take the pregnancy test.
I have been asking my self the same question some times because i sufferer from depression and anxiety so is very difficult to know because the symptoms can be very confusing.Phyllis Said:What are the symptoms of mild...
Heidi Said:post pardum depression my sister may have it what are symptoms?We Answered:I had it really bad last baby. yes you fly off the handle and think your partner is sleeping around etc. Its really like a low sad feeling you can't shake. You feel fat and unattractive from the pregnancy weight, just horrible in general. I cried all the time, i acted extremely irrational. i would jolt awake at night from a dead sleep. I wound up seeing a doctor, sobbing the whole time and they gave me antidepressants for 6 months. it really really helped, I was so...
Benjamin Said:Can tramadol induce or worsen depression and anxiety from abuse?We Answered:You are in a bad situation. Tramadol is a pseudo-opioid which has some actions like morphine but it also acts like an SNRI class antidepressant. The maximum dose at one time is 100 mg and the maximum daily dose is 400 mg when taken orally. Doses higher than that can very easily cause seizure, insomnia, agitation, and the others symptoms you have. Tramadol is basically a mild narcotic with almost mild amphetamine actions, especially at a high dose.
I really recommend you see a doctor because you are having...
Cynthia Said:Could depression or seasonal depression cause these symptoms?We Answered:NO! Depression is a natural basic emotion we are all born with that is essential for life. It is one of the 6-8 basic emotions. Look up emotions in a Yahoo! web search; wikipedia has a good summary. When depression becomes so frequent or prolonged as to be health threatening it is time to see a therapist.
Judging from your description of your getting nauseous before meets I suspect some type of anxiety not depression.Caroline Said:Are the symptom for depression the same even if it is so called seasonal depression?We Answered:Yes, seasonal...
Doris Said:What are the symptoms of severe depression, and how to get rid of that?We Answered:First of all, suicide never solves a problem. Go to her, solve the problem out and see what you can do so it never happens again. A friend of mine was also in a depression so, he decided to smoke but this never helped him and he told me that smoking never helped. One day, he came to a Christian camp, gave his life to JESUS and did you know what happened next? He felt peace from his situations. God never takes sorrow away from...
Allen Said:Need to hear advice from a expert on clinical depression. If they are going to admit me? Im pretty scared.?We Answered:I think you meant that you have agoraphobia which I'd imagine means you have a very hard time leaving your home.You want to be safe all the time but that isn't realistic for anybody to have and you got to realize that.Taking medicine really can help you over time but it could be you need to be on a different anti-anxiety drug.You really could probably be helped alot if you were admitted to a hospital because they have people...
Leah Said:idk teen depression/ anxiety REALLY NEED HELP?We Answered:Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.
Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There's this strange herb called "St John's Wort" - it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as...
Bryan Said:Is it possible Facebook is causing teenage depression?We Answered:Of course not.
First of all, just because two things correlate (happen at the same time) does not mean that one is causing the other.
Second of all, depression has always been common during adolescence, since way before social networking sites existed.Alma Said:Teenage depression?We Answered:For my son, it was repressed grief. When my Mom died he never went through the grief process, and then it hit him hard when he started High School and had the added stress. His depression was short-lived though once he grieved for his Grandma--itonly lasted a...
Chris Said:How do I know if I have teenage depression? How do I treat it?We Answered:You are at such a young age that taking meds for your depression would be insane! Dont put your brain on meds while its still developing.. it wont develop right or will slow its development. Ways to beat the blues and I mean major blues are simple.. diet, exercise and nutrients. Exercise will help boost your endorphins and make you feel good about yourself. It will help your confidence more than anything else. Also Vitamins such as the B-vtiamins are a very potent treatment for...
Neil Said:i am tweleve years old and i think i suffer from teenage depression what are the symptons?We Answered:http://psychcentral.com/library/teen_depression_symptoms.htm. Hope this helps xClifford Said:what are the signs of teenage depression?We Answered:changes in sleep patterns: too much sleep or difficulty sleeping
changes in appetite: noticeable weight loss or gain
Inability to concentrate
Feelings of excessive guilt
Feelings of hopelessness, sadness
Withdrawal from friends and family
Changes in activity: slowed movement, monotonous speech or unexplained agitation, fidgeting, pacing, and wringing of hands a Loss of energy
A sudden drop in school performance
Outbursts of shouting or complaining, unexplained irritability
Neglect of personal...
Patsy Said:Help! Teenage depression!?We Answered:You should talk to someone (a counselor at school maybe) about how you feel. You should not take on your friend's depression while trying to deal with your own. Depression is hard, I know because I have been there several times and without help, it can get so bad that people try to find 'ways to get out'. Don't wait until it gets that bad before getting help. You should have as many people as possible around you for support because it's not something that a person can just 'get over'. Feeling bad about yourself...
Claude Said:Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous.?We Answered:Try taking out the little bits of slang, like "the kicker" and "no-brainer". They stand out too much in a piece that is so factual. Also, you seem to have two arguments here: that obesity should not be treated as a disease in order to avoid financially punishing thinner people, and that children should be taught to make better nutritional choices rather than having those choices made for them. Whatever my opinion on either of those issues, you should either make the tie between them clearer or focus...
Jenny Said:Moms who had postpartum depression - did u have another kid?We Answered:Yes I had very severe post partum depression after I had my son two years ago. I was in treatment for almost a year, but I went on to have another child. I do have have PPD this time around as well (at least I'm pretty sure I do) but I am recognizing it and will be dealing with it. A lot of it has been my last two years of life: Have a baby, husband deploys (he was in the Army), get pregnant,...
Terri Said:Anyone have experience with ECT?We Answered:I have had numerous Major Depressive Episodes in my life, along with chronic refractory depression and PTSD. You are indicating BPD which, while having a genetic component to it, also includes early childhood trauma. My PTSD is both chronic and complex and started with early childhood trauma, the memories of which are, for the most part, repressed (psychogenic amnesia). I found that by dealing with the emotions I felt in relation to the trauma, rather than worrying about trying to remember the traumas, I was able to release the energy that the traumas caused....
Paula Said:Unemployment claims "unexpectedly" rise again? Who, other than this idiotic administration is surprised?We Answered:Here it comes, another meatball pitched down the middle. Guess I'll pull it over the right field fence again.
Ok let me give you MY prediction. Unemployment will continue to rise untill Corporations and the Rich, see real tax decreases. I'll bet Mine is a lot more accurate (Which, I know, isn't saying a lot)
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