I'm always in a really bad mood, etc... What can I take to put me in a "happy" mood that I can get without a Rx? I don't have insurance, and HATE doctors!!
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look at someone who is more pissier then you and say "hey"\ndo i really want to look that way? it take less muscles to smile then it does too frown.........so rember a smile is just a frown turned upside down.......  :-)
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My advice would be to make an appointment with a therapist (and make sure it's one that is going to actually spend time talking to you, not just prescribe the pills and walk out). Lots of healthy people talk to therapists all the time, even when there's nothing wrong, so you don't have to feel weird about it or anything like that. I still talk to my therapist once a month, even though I'm not really going through depression right now, just because I like to have that lifeline. I like to know that if I do find that I have something important to bring up, I can just call her and set up an appointment. Also, she would be able to tell just from talking to you whether or not you need extra help or medication, and it's hard to diagnose yourself sometimes with these things.
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there are a number of things that may improve your general mood. But if you have depression you need to deal with it as well as the cause of it.\n\nIf you feel like you can't talk to your Doctor about it, register with a new one. Explain what you are feeling and they will support you.
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Registered Nurse here;  First I'm not a Physician, therefore I cannot suggest Anti-depressant, furthermore over the Internet without a complete history of all your symptoms and medical/mental history, no one should suggest a anti-depressant to you.  However, I truly believe there is hope for you, now if you will make an appointment with a mental health clinic, psychiatrist, therapist, or perhaps your primary care physician, you can be helped.  Due to the complexity and severity assessing strictly from what you have written.  Sounds as if you may need some inpatient therapy.  Please don't even entertain the Ideal or thought of suicide, when this comes into your mind, force it out with more positive thoughts.  Something lead to your unhappiness, you can be happy again.  It's pure speculation here on my part, but perhaps you truly do have a chemical imbalance in your brain.  Having said this, sometimes a person needs to try different anti-depressants, many times the patient and physician need to work closely together via trial and error, till that right medication is found for you.  Also most anti-depressants don't tale effect immediately, usually it's a 2wk, to 4wk, period for full benefit of anti-depressant to kick in.  I don't mean to quote you a cliche', but "Please Remember Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem".  You've already taken an important step you are seeing a Mental Health Professional for your on anti-depressant.  You get a standing Ovation from me for this, now just don't give up.  You've taken the biggest step, now keep stepping until you find the medication/therapy combo that works for you.  Once again you will not worry and be happy! Just give it some time.  I hope this has helped and I appreciate the opportunity to address such a well written question.
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You need to get back to the doctor pretty damn quick.  I was on anti-depressants.  It took about 3 weeks for me to start to feel better, i.e. more positive, wanting to talk to people again, go for a walk etc.  I was on them for quite a long while, they worked for me.  I think you need to change yours, speak to your doctor about all your 'worries, fears, anxieties'  I feel for you, I hope you get the help you need.  Life is for living.
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Why do you have depression? I mean, was it an onset from a truamatic event or chemical? That migth effect it. As for whether it is the meds or the job, let me just say this. It doesn't really matter how great your job is when you are depressed, because when you are depressed you can get the greatest things in the world and still be neutral and upset about it. While keeping your mind off depression is a good thing, i'm thinking that you are feeling better because of your medication. Also, please don't stop it now because you are starting to feel better. Some people stop when they feel better, then they just crash afterwards. If you aren't really happy right now then something is wrong in that anti depressants are supposed to help make you feel better, not just take away the edge. I would suggest talking to your doctor, he might increase the dosage or he might even switch you to a different drug so that you will get even better side effects (i've personally been switched from medication before for depression, it's just so they can find the best one for you). So yeah, give your doc a visit and see what he says.
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Sometimes it is VERY distressing when it seems there is no time for the fun stuff.  It is hard to stay motivated.  Personally my mood suffers, and i am short with people when normally i wouldn't be.   It's times like these that you should think of rewards for yourself that will help cheer you up.  Little things can really boost your mood.  A new bottle of fingernail polish or promising yourself an hour to work on crafts at the end of the day.  Whatever is fun to you.  Most of all remember that soon enough a day will come that won't be filled with chores and you can relax.
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My suggestion...seek out a free clinic in your area.  There is a Salvation Army Clinic in my town...see if there is anything like that in yours.   They can provide you with some meds.  Also, once you know what to take, call the company that makes it and they may give it to you for free as a part of their charity program.  They do it for PR purposes, but you will benefit.  No doctor on this forum or anywhere else is going to write you a prescription without seeing you first (you have the medical lawsuit situation in this country to thank for that)...Good luck!
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Oh my GOD!!! That has to be the saddest story that I have ever read on here. You poor poor fella. This is for you *A great big hug* If it helps I have some nice boobs. I hope the best for you, and you have to remember that Tomorrow WILL BE BETTER!!! It has to be. You should think about dumping that skank of a ho girlfriend You deserve a lot better and you know that you do, and you should think about going to the doctor and if you need a little help there is no shame in it, I too have been cheated on and it is the worse and most horrible feeling, I had to go on Zoloft, but the good thing is that it helps and once you can come out of the fog of depression you can see more clearly. You deserve better! Get you a plan of action and figure out what you need to do, Evalute every aspect of your life... is it time for a lifestyle change... change of job, if at all possible kick her out because adding a move on top of everything is going to be more stressful, and what a B*tch to laugh at you after what you went through, find a safer jogging route... and did you ever think that maybe that guy punched you because she is banging him? I kinda wondered that when I read, because that is just too strange that a guy would punch you for NO reason, and then she laughed on top of it... Go out with some friends or family, if you don't have any... make some, you need to surround yourself with loving and caring people. Best of luck to you, and I hope that your nose isn't broken a nice guy like you doesn't deserve that. *Another big hug and maybe a  little kiss on the cheek*
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Try working out. Also, if you can't sleep at night try taking an overthecounter melatonin. You can find them at Walgreens. It helps your mood too. It will help you wake up a little better too. I'm often pretty lazy in the winter time, but have found that If I take a walk around the block, it gives me a little more energy and gets me motivated.
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I was diagnosed with Bipolar a couple years ago. I've been put on different medications ,ect. None of which truely worked for me. Side effects :( either was zoned out, uber hyper, or had tremors. I actually have done better with out pills then with them. I think it depends on the case. I used to cry almost everyday, mood swings within minutes, suicidal thoughts. Now im fine.Though, i still have my moodiness, from extremely happy to depressed from time to time. You never know if its just Hormones , a phase. If you go to a psychiatrist, of course they are gonna put you on anti depressants. Try relying on yourself, and if you get suicidal thoughts,know that there are people who care about you  and would be extremely disappointed if you were gone.Try talking to a regular counselor about this or a doctor.
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Yes you can still get depression while on medication. I know this because I am in the same situation. It may not be as bad as before the medication, but talk to your doctor your body may be adjusted to the dosage now. And the solution may be as simple  as just upping the dosage a bit. Just let the doctor know how you are feeling and they will be able to determine what is right for you. Good luck and many blessings.
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I think the most important thing you can do for yourself is accept that there are no magic pills. If you put too much faith in medicine, chances are you will be disappointed because pills do not always address the underlying causes of depression.\n\nThings that you could try instead:\n\n1. Examine your diet. Is it healthy and balanced? If it isn't, think about taking supplements for a while. I know everyone booed Tom Cruise when he suggested vitamins as a cure for Post-partum depression but, actually, he made an important point badly. Poor nutrition is a factor in a vast number of mental illnesses. If you want to get serious about nutrition, buy a book called 'The Optimum Nutrition Bible' and follow the supplementation regime for depression. It will work - promise!\n\n2. Another thing to try (in conjunction with 1) is to take more exercise. It's the last thing you feel like doing, I will bet. But exercise gets those serotonin and endorphin levels elevated and you come out on a high. Even if you are unfit, you come out feeling like you have achieved something when you finish a class. Think about taking up aerobics or using a cross-trainer regularly\n\n3. Try to talk about your feelings. Depression is often caused by repressed anger. Women, in particular, tend to suffer from depression because we tend to internalise stress. The best way to not get depressed is to get used to expressing and asserting yourself. If you type 'depression and anger' into Google, you will be surprised by the amount of material on the web about this.\n\n4. Try to get enough sleep. If you prop your body up with lots of cigarettes, coffee, alcohol or soda (or even recreational drugs) try to cut right down. Try to cut out alcohol as it is a depressant. You know by now that trying to bury your feelings in unhealthy habits isn't working. In fact, it may be making you feel worse. It's time to give up all those bad habits for good.\n\n5. Do what you can to shift your mindset. If you sit there all day saying 'I am depressed', you will feel depressed. I guarantee it. Instead, wake up in the morning and say 'it's a gorgeous day today. I think I'll go for a walk'. Then do it. Or look at your feet and promise to paint your toenails a pretty colour. Listen to some music (no mopey love songs or funeral dirges - listen to upbeat tracks that make you want to dance or sing along). \n\nI too have suffered from depression, for many years. It has only lifted in the last 6 years. I did the pill thing, the alcohol thing, the hospital thing and therapy. But what really helped me was a determined effort to change my mindset - from cup half empty to cup half full. I try to be positive but I keep things real. I think about how I feel about things a lot. And if I am angry, I express it. Why shouldn't I?\n\nIt will not be easy but make a commitment to yourself to take some of these steps. Only then will you position yourself to be free of this burden forever.\n\nTake care and good luck.
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I'd stay quit. When you feel your mood changing, go for a walk or do something different. Maybe find a radio station that plays some slow jazz, or music that helps you to relax.
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I am taking a new one called Niravam...it melts on your tongue, calms you down, but you can still function ( or I know I can).  I have tried valium and xanax and like them both, but they seem to "zombie" me out.  Niravam is the best I have had so far.  My dr. also coupled that with Zoloft..I still have some bad days, but these have helped me so very much.  My symptoms were general nervousness, being extremenly agitated or jittery, crying and depressed.
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Go back to your doctor, it sounds like you need a different anti-depressant...  You're having too many side-effects...  Good luck and i hope you feel better soon...
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You don't need to pay me, hon.  The drug is celexa, an antidepressant, called a seratonin re-uptake inhibitor, and feeling absolutely, positively exhaused is one of those nasty little side effects.  You didin't say how long you had been taking it, but here is a little run-down\n\nThe symptoms can back off a little if you reduce your dose, and then slowly over the next month again up it to what your physician wants you to be on.  Interestingly, many physicians what to know how you are doing, so you should probably check with him/her.  My shuband had patients check in regularly, and changed the med, mixed it with others, whatever it took to get the desired results with the least amount of side effects..... It takes several weeks to several months to get the full effect.  In the second little paragraph, you pretty much bomb your efforts to get better:  it is important that you loose weight.... big time important, so it is important that you exercise -- even a 10 minute walk every day to begin with, then 20.  Exercise is a seratonin releaser, a sort of automatic, natural anti-depressant.  You MUST get up and move around, absolutely. and that means at first a minimum of 10 minute walk.  Now, you don't have to go and become a gym rat... but yes, you must do something other than stare at the tv.....  No, you don't have cancer, at least not from this drug, but your depression will not get better, nor will your lack of energy unless you do do some exercising.\n\nHelpful?