I am depressed and need help

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How do I tell someone I am depressed?

Here are red flags or symptoms of major depressive disorder that signal when to get help. The cause of your depression may help determine the treatment. Understanding the underlying cause of your depression may help you overcome the problem.

For example, if you are depressed because of a dead-end job, the best treatment might be finding a more satisfying career rather than simply taking an antidepressant. Our aim is not to give you some other kind of distortion, Bilsker says. We just want you to think about yourself in a fair.

The important thing is that sufferers seek help and support as soon as possible, which may help to prevent the depression from worsening. Talking about depression “If you feel you might be depressed , it’s important to seek help , talk to friends and family, your GP and even your manager at work. I was diagnosed with a type of depression called Dysthmia a little over a year and a half ago.

When you’re going through a tough time it’s normal to feel down for a while, emotions like sadness and grief help make us human. But if you’re feeling sad or miserable most of the time over a long period of time, you might have depression. Take this self-test to help figure out whether you’re showing any of the warning signs of depression.

Use this brief 18-question online automated quiz to help you determine if you may need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment of depression , or for tracking your. You should get help right away. But having support from others can be helpful.

Try talking to your doctor or a therapist. They can help you get treatment to deal with depression. You can also try telling family and friends how you’re feeling.

Depression has a high cure rate. Yet tragically many people suffering from this illness go without diagnosis and treatment. This depression test is a tool that may help you recognize the symptoms of depression and decide to get help. I find that when I am depressed I have to be conscious of everything I read as I find that even the most innocuous books on politics and economics, to pick two examples of many, can sometimes trigger the wrong kind of ruminative thinking.

Find a Treatment Center for You. Any Insurance or No Insurance Ok. If you are severely depressed or have suicidal thoughts, tell your primary care doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist.

We had people bringing us dinner several nights a week. One neighbor took our sons to spend the night, and it was so nice to know they were having fun.

Whenever I feel lonely or depressed , I try to remove myself, mentally or physically, from the environment that is making me feel down to a safe place that lifts me up. Sometimes it helps to get up and take a walk around the house while thinking about things I am grateful or happy for. I have fought depression literally my entire life.

I am currently dating a wonderful man but can’t share that I am depressed because I don’t want to lose him. I don’t have health insurance and can’t go to the doctor. My dog and I walk every day and I am very busy with work. But I definately need to change jobs. Engross yourself in any activity that can keep your mind off the pain—just as you would if you were healing from a hip or knee replacement.

At church group last night I felt like an outsider (like usual) and left early. Therapy can only help so much. I dont know what to do but I know I cant do it alone. Church and bible study groups can only help so much. They are available hours a day, days a week.

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