Description : Have you ever felt totally depressed and stuck?
Last Answer : You should go to a doc. Your problems are probably caused by something chemical in your brain and not from what really going on around you. Get some help. You may need meds or maybe just someone to talk to.
Description : I'm depressed and need advice, any suggestions?
Last Answer : Got any close friends in the real world? Being with my friends has helped lift me up from depression somewhat, although of course, one doesn't want to be consistently a drag. Finding fun and meaningful ... or without meds can be very effective. Hope things ease for you soon; depression is a bitch.
Description : Are there any websites where a person who is contemplating suicide can go, for a kind of "live chat" with someone about it, and be totally anonymous?
Last Answer : answer:Well, there’s always here. We’re by no means licensed to talk people down from suicide, but we are (by and large) a very accepting and compassionate community. Also, after a little digging, I found this, a group your friend can send an anonymous e-mail to.
Description : How do you help a 19-year-old young man who has been depressed for years?
Last Answer : I have a friend w. a 40 year-old son w. similar problems. She had to let him hit bottom (which was VERY hard on the family.) Then he responded eventually to social workers and other neutral ... but worthwhile job..I am sorry for all....depression and mental illness can be intractable. Good luck.
Description : How can I help my depressed friend?
Last Answer : answer:You don't say how old your friend is, or if there is any obvious reason for the depression (did something happen? is she on drugs that are making her more depressed?) I am not a ... then hopefully she can stay in touch with that anger, and point it to the source and not to herself.
Description : Does visiting a cemetery get you depressed?
Last Answer : Is that a normal reaction or do I need a shrink? I am normally a happy go lucky type with a “What me worry?” attitude and outlook.
Description : Why am I depressed and having panic attacks twice a day?
Last Answer : You need to ask a doctor this question. None of us could know. Your diet, activities, and endless other things could be involved. You are asking for a diagnosis. That must be obtained from a doctor. I ... and feel better very soon. If anxiety keeps you from seeing a doctor, get a friend to help you.
Description : Will I be forever depressed because of my insecurity?
Last Answer : answer:Why would you fixate on your nose so much? Does anyone actually make fun of your nose? No picture of your nose, so we can't reassure you it's fine! You don't say what your age ... you figure the underlying issues out? If it goes wrong, you really could have something to be depressed about.
Description : I feel depressed about my life. Is this common?
Last Answer : answer:I think this issue is fairly common. I think our perception of normal has been altered by things like movies, which tell us our life should be fixed in 90 mins + montage in the middle act ... communicate through humor but I find this a very shallow substitute. I dunno, I hope my musings help.
Description : Do you know of any good social networking sites or chatrooms for depressed teenagers?
Last Answer : answer:Understand you wanting to help, but you don't know who is on the other keyboard. And you know how crazy it gets here with emotions and feelings and BASHING. All things your friend's child doesn ... will also cause them to withdraw more from face to face interaction. I'm not a Dr or therapist.
Description : How do you know if you are depressed or just suffering momentary blues?
Last Answer : answer:Winter's effects are cumulative. All those months of short days and cold nights It takes more than the Vernal Equinox to get past that semi-hibernation known as the winter blues. If you don't ... , you might want to be concerned. For now, however, you sound like just about everyone I know.
Description : Signs of being depressed and having anxiety?
Last Answer : answer:Is it temporary depression or chronic depression? If it is the former, exercise can help lift your mood. Also meditation or yoga. As for the anxiety, you could try chamomile tea or if it is stronger and herbal remedy called Calms Forte, which is available at drug stores.
Description : What do very depressed people with no insurance do?
Last Answer : answer:There are therapists who will see people free or at low cost. Medicaid and other health services may also cover some care. Or you can go to an emergency room to get care, run up ... be getting more affordable. Look to see if there are any health insurance markets in your state, yet.
Description : Could you still be clinically depressed if you don't have suicidal thoughts?
Last Answer : To answer your first question, it’s definitely possible to be depressed but not suicidal. I’ve never been suicidal, but I take medication (initially for depression, now for anxiety).
Description : Do depressed people actually like to be down?
Last Answer : answer:I can only answer for myself. As a person with bipolar disorder, I get deeply depressed about twice a year. I hate it. Absolutely, HATE it. It saps my will to live and leaves me a shell of my real self. It often makes it so that I am unable to function and spend days in bed. I can’t stand it.
Description : Is it possible for people to get depressed as summer comes in?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, of course depression can set in as summer nears. Especially for people who love winter lifestyles. And, many people have added a few pounds during the winter, and get depressed that they look fat for the summer beach time!
Description : Have you ever been depressed and or in a rut?
Last Answer : If it's situational depression then I would seek a good therapist. A psychiatrist is great for med work- yet rarely have time to devote to therapy. Research therapies that you think would be helpful. Make a list ... use them! Try to remember it won't be like this forever. It can, and will, change.
Description : Are people more depressed and stressed nowadays ?
Last Answer : Depends on the person.
Description : I am concerned about my son. He is 19 and seems to be depressed a lot. Is this typical at his age and what is the best course of action.
Last Answer : Hey, I was trying to be helpful.
Description : What to do when you feel depressed, and like life sucks, and you have nothing to look forward to?
Last Answer : it’s a highschool thing I swear, I wen’t through the same ordeal back in junior year, it all got better afterwards but hey there’s a lot more to life than you may expect, each day can bring something exciting you just need to find something you’re interested in!
Description : What do you do when you're depressed? What helps you get out of it?
Last Answer : answer:Try using a blog, you can make them private entries if you feel it is too personal, sometimes I find it fun to look back on what I might be thinking at certain times in my life. also if you ... a bar always does it for me too. Sometimes I just need a drink and to shoot the shit with friends
Description : Is anyone else feeling depressed because of this depression?
Last Answer : No but I’m depressed that it’s the only thing anyone is talking about on Ask-public.
Description : So, should I watch the finale of Lost or will it just leave me totally confused ? See exp.
Last Answer : Don’t do it. It will mean nothing to you.
Description : Have you ever lost a job that you really enjoyed?
Last Answer : I once worked for a venture capital-backed software company. Its product line was ahead of the installed base of equipment to run it. There were going to be layoffs. My title at that time was Special ... separation. It took me a few weeks to adjust. Eventually, it led to bigger and better things.
Description : Why does it feel good to be appreciated by others?
Last Answer : answer:Well, in some cases because you should be appreciated in other cases, it feels good because you're narcissistic yet have nothing to show for it that's for people who like to show up to all the ... went over their heads but made me feel satisfied, I let it all out in my exit interview, etc.
Description : I'm feeling down today. Can you help?
Last Answer : Well, I had to speak to my creator, and ask for a replacement for my bottom…. ….mine was cracked. :(
Description : Has anybody ever had one of those days where they just can't get motivated to do anything?
Last Answer : answer:Of course, everyone does. Just let it be, go fully into being as lazy and unmotivated as you want. What we resist persists .let it happen and let go of your minds judgements. We are far too obsessed ... anywhere from a few hours to a few years! Don't over think it, this too shall pass. :-)
Description : What is the chance that I will end up becoming bipolar since I have struggled with depression for along time?
Last Answer : answer:Please consider seeing a psychiatrist and getting prescribed meds. They can really help, and new and better meds for depression are coming out all the time. Just be warned, it can take a while to ... from. Tell them what you are afraid of. Tell them what you want to accomplish. Good luck.
Description : What should I do when I'm feeling down in the dumps?
Last Answer : What gets me out of a funk is watching the original The Producers. Very funny. Also’ Ruthless People.
Description : Should I tell my therapist I'm pregnant?
Last Answer : What kind of therapist is it you are referring to?
Description : I feel like I'm asleep and buried deep inside myself. How do I escape from this prison?
Last Answer : Do you have someone to talk to? Friend, therapist, family? We can only do so much here in Ask-public. I’m sorry your feeling that way. When I was going through a bad depression I felt numb, lost and like I was in a prison (my room). But I got the help that I needed and you can too.
Description : Is there a way to help anxiety/depression/anxiety without medication?
Last Answer : answer:Well, I understand the pickle you're in. You might have to get your parents to concede a visit to a doctor for consultation. Otherwise you might be out of luck until you're 18 and can ... guardian to help you out for that. You're not alone, many flutherers don't believe in imaginary beings.
Description : I'm constantly anxious and depressed, and there seems no way out for me, what do I do?
Last Answer : You need more help than Fluther can give. Perhaps a therapist, perhaps legal intervention. Also, perhaps moving out - you're 21 and (I assume) a legal adult wherever you live. Please find help, because you're in a ... 21 isn't old. :) I married at 35. You'll find someone nice. No need to rush. ;)
Description : How do you care for yourself after an emotional day caring for someone else?
Last Answer : I sleep in untill I want to wake up. I order the good stuff from my local restaurant. I take a warm shower then a bath. I watch videos from YouTube and I Fluther.
Description : How likely is it that someone with multiple suicide attempts will eventually be successful?
Last Answer : One meta study by Harvard Public Health analyzed long term data from over 90 reports in 2004 : https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/means-matter/means-matter/survival/ Statistically it looks like this - ... show is that with the right help and enough time, most people find good reasons to live.
Description : Would you think that a person who suffers from depression would have more patience and understanding for someone else who suffers from depression too?
Last Answer : Depressed people do not relate well to other people, even fellow depressed people.
Description : Can someone who has attracted bullies all of their life come out of it in adulthood? I have never been able to combat it correctly?
Last Answer : People can, but it sounds like you might need to work on whatever it is that people are bullying you about. Do you have a good idea what that’s about, or is it still mysterious? Sounds like you could probably use a coach and/or some outside perspectives.
Description : Have you ever relied way too much on someone else for your happiness?
Last Answer : No, I don’t rely enough on all those someone-elses in my life, which is unfortunate. Friends and family can bring so much joy, but I always look to myself for my own happiness.
Description : Have you ever had a chance to walk a mile in someone else's shoes?
Last Answer : Oh, a few time, a not not always by choice.
Description : Is it likely that someone could have depression for a long time and just have it go away on it's own?
Last Answer : It's not impossible. Even broken bones eventually mend themselves, if the victim manages to live through the injury, isn't prey to attacks, and can have some time to recuperate. The body can' heal many ... 'm glad you survived; please don't recommend that others just ignore it and it'll go away .
Description : What do you tell someone who is constantly depressed about paying the bills and not earning enough?
Last Answer : Get a new job.
Description : When should a person with depression seek professional help?
Last Answer : The fact that you asked this question suggests that you think you might need to. It couldn’t hurt to seek help.
Description : How can I help my friend stop cutting?
Last Answer : How old is he?
Description : Does sleep deprivation help with depression?
Last Answer : Absolutely not. sleep deprivation causes serious problems. Who is advising you?
Description : what can help depression other then drugs?
Last Answer : I would say that exercise is the best natural remedy for depression.
Description : Isn't giving up easier?
Last Answer : :-( I don't have any real answers for you. Remember that there are subsidies for people on low income for insurance through the exchanges. Do you have disability insurance? Have you talked to a doctor ... of absence? If it's work pressure related you could maybe even take workers comp for a bit?
Description : What could cause severe depression when waking up in the morning?
Last Answer : Slow thyroid, exhaustion, disturbed sleep, hormonal fluctuation, all sorts of things. If it passes in a day or two I wouldn’t think twice about it.
Description : How do you cheer yourself up?
Last Answer : Watch something I think is funny, or just do something distracting.
Description : Will you tell me something nice, funny, or heart-warmingly happy, to cheer me up?
Last Answer : I got nothing, but when I feel that way, I squeeze and hug a pillow. It really does help. They’re all nice and soft and snuggly. ^^
Description : In these trying times of recession, repression, depression, is there one luxury that you refuse to give up?
Last Answer : HDTV and Internet connection. I must ask-public and watch Lost in HD!