I am searching for a clinic that can help in treating Dysthymia. OR, recomendations on geting treatment.
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Dysthymia (Minor Depression)\n\nDysthymia is a disorder with similar, but longer-lasting and milder symptoms than clinical depression. By the standard psychiatric definition, this disorder lasts for at least two years, but is less disabling than major depression; for example, victims are usually able to go on working and do not need to be hospitalized.\n\nAbout three percent of the population will suffer from dysthymia at some time - a rate slightly lower than the rate of major depression. Like major depression, dysthymia occurs twice as often in women as it does in men. It is also more common among the poor and the unmarried. The symptoms of dysthymia usually appear in adolescence or young adulthood but in some cases do not emerge until middle age.\nThe symptoms of Dysthymia are:\n\n    * poor school/work performance\n    * social withdrawal\n    * shyness\n    * irritable hostility\n    * conflicts with family and friends\n    * physiological abnormalities\n    * sleep irregularities\n    * parents with major depression\n\nAt least three-quarters of people with dysthymia have some other psychiatric or medical disorder as well.\n\n=========================================================\n\nThe best advice I can give others suffering from depression is see a doctor. They need to rule out medical problems that can cause depression. Next, get support. I utilize an online support group, but there are lots of live groups, just look in the mental health section of your phone book. Don't be afraid to take meds. They might save your life. Don't hide. You are not alone, not by a long shot.\n\nIf it helps anyone, here are my 10 best tips for coping with depression:\n\n   1. Find and utilize a support network\n   2. See a doctor\n   3. Takes meds if need be\n   4. If you are suicidal, get help. immediately\n   5. Try writing a journal. I don't keep day-to-day facts. I just write when I have some very strong feelings inside.\n   6. Exercise. It's hard, but if you can, take a walk, even a short one is ok, outside if possible.\n   7. Read as much as you can about depression and mental illness. Know you are not alone.\n   8. Take a deep breath - in...out....relax. You can get through this.\n   9. Call a friend who understands. Or, if they call you, answer the phone! Don't hide or push people away.\n  10. Don't drink! It doesn't mix with most meds and always makes depression worse in the end ..\n\nper http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/dysthymia.asp
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Well, you definitely need to see a doctor.  You can work out a payment plan--even with a psychiatrist--they are the best to see about this problem.  Plus counseling can be based on income.  So call and try to find someone willing to help you.  They are out there.  Few, but they are there.  I found them!!!\nMedicine will help--once you find the one that works for you and counseling is a must to help you get perspective and see if the meds are working.  you have to treat the symptoms---with medicine and the source--emotions through counseling.
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get help now. ask a psycharist
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ya\nu take help of physitherapist for rehabilitation
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You can contact your local mental health clinic.  They should be able to help you.   Thanks for trying to get help!
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Your local town, city has a mental health association. It is usually free for people who cannot afford it. You can dial 211 and they can help you with where the closest mental health clinic is located. Also try your phone book. As far as needing medical coverage, have you tried to apply with the state just for this? Even your emergency room can put you in contact with someone Even if you are not a harm to yourself! You can also call 211 and they can refer you to one closest to you. I use 211 for everything and it's free. Just know there is help out there for you and mental health clinics are available for all!
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There are loads of options. Depression's not my bag, I'm bipolar, but I suggest you wander over to http://www.crazyboards.org for some more advice.
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You might want to try the Ft. Worth/Tarrant Co. chapter of the Depressive and Manic Depressive Association.  I think they can be reached at 817-654-7100.  They may be able to steer you toward a support group or others looking for one.  Good luck to you!
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I've had better luck going to a nearby walk-in clinic than I have going to my family physician.  The people who work there are more apt to take the time and listen to what has been bothering me.  The doctor who works at the clinic insisted I see a heart specialist (who did find a problem), after my doctor kept telling me I was only dealing with anxiety and had put me on meds for it.
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There are free mental health programs here (look up Creoks on the net) that have a much higher pay standard ($30,000 a year before you have to pay) My mom is bipolar and if you are bad enough they have programs that will pay for it all. If not then they can get you medicaition for much less than regular cost. See if there are any programs like that in your state. Look up mental health care on the net for your state and that will give you a place to start.
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Yes there is most communities have centers to help with this, such as groups, hospitials, ect. i would start by contacting a hospital, or contacting your local United Way to see what resources are out there. I know where I live all we have to do is dial 211 for information on Community needs and where to go to get help for these issures.
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There are treatments.  Check out the link.
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check with a local rehab clinic or the police or the hospital one of these people will be able to point you in the right direction.  and good for you the world needs more of you alot more
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go to the hospital - they have intake specialists that will find the best place and program for you.
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B...your answer is already in the question.."dysthymia involves long-term..etc. \n\nIts B.
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Go to the doctor and see if you need to be treated for bipolar disorder.
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talk to your doctor for treatment.