Was diagnosed with depression 4 yrs. ago. Have been on every medicine and to every therapist still no better?
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its a spirit and u may be in a place of needing to go forward in Jesus..i was there to...took all the pills..then He appeared 2 me...and said..." ask me to shine my face on u and fill you with words of love and worship,,,"...and all that depression blew away as he did this thru me...read to Him the song of solomon...ur the bride if Jesus is in ur life as lord....( i was diagnosed as clinically depressed...was in and out of crisis center...it did no good...then this was given to me...wow...Im happy and can resist if it trys to return ...Jesus is our lord and Lover King )
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Call or visit your primary care physician and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist for treatment. \n\nOk, I just noticed that you said you have been taking meds all your life for this. Who is prescribing these meds to you? Start with that doctor.
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You're not alone at all. There's lots of people who feel exactly the same way you do. I've destroyed my life countless times and been in the hospital a few times as well. I've been on loads of different meds as well and am now hopefully on the right ones.
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You need to see a doctor and be honest with your symptoms. In all likelyhood it is depression and the doctor can help with counseling and medications. Don't wait and think it will get better.
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I have had depression for many years and have tried many things.  The counsellor is very important and necessary.  As far as medications go, it takes a while to find one that will work for you. If you are not suicidal, I would try other means of treatment if you do not want to take medications.\n\nI have had good results from accupuncture and vitamins.  Unfortunately neither are covered by my medical plan.  \n\nIf you go see a naturopath, they might be able to help you find some vitamins and other supplements that would help.\n\nExercise is also very important as it releases natural endorphins, and helps burn off stress.  Try to get your heart rate up for half an hour at least three times a week.  \n\nTry avoiding chemicals in the food you eat, as this can throw off your brain chemistty.\n\nTry not to sit at home and watch TV a lot.  Get out and do things because this will help take your mind off things.\n\nIf you don't go to church, try to find one...studies show that people with religious beliefs tend to be happier than those without them.\n\nAlso, do you live in a northern climate, or a place where it rains a lot.  I live in Vancouver, BC, and it rains most of the winter here.  My depression is worse in the winter because of the lack of sunlight.  If the lack of sunlight is a factor for you, get yourself a SAD light (SAD = seasonal effective disorder).  If you do buy one, make sure that the light that comes out of it is white.  Many products say that they are a SAD light, but they have an orange light.  In order for the product to work, if has to be a full-spectrum light, which is white.\n\nOkay, I hope I have been some help.  I wish you luck.
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fIRST OF ALL,IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION YOU DON'T GO SEE A REGULAR DOCTOR! tHEY CAN'T RELATE! Sorry I had caps lock on.\nYou need to first go to a psychologist for an evaluation and can be referred from there to see a specialist. The psychologist is capable of diagnosing and ordering meds for you if neccesary. Meditation also works for some people,but I would stongly suggest that you see someone who is able to evaluate the extent of your depression.
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depression, if not treated soon or correctly, could be fatal. Enjoying "favorites" is and can be of help but ultimately, you should seek out a professional. They have the tools and skills that you will need to overcome the depression. Along with therapy, they could provide you with some type of medication which will be of great help to you in the long run. \ngood luck.
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boy am i suffering. on my third antidepressant and none have worked so far. ready to give up
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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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Hi Honey,\n\nI too suffer from depression, and have now for about 17 years.  Recently I did something about it.  I stopped looking at it as a flaw I have in my personality and started looking at it as a flaw I have in my medical health.  I went to the doctor and let her put me on antidepressants and mood stablizers.  And guess what I discovered?  I'm not flawed and depression is not hopeless with no cure.  YOU CAN TREAT THE SYMPTOMS!  You have to let someone help you, please.  Go to the doctor explain whats wrong and let them give you medication.  My medication helps me alot: I can sleep now, I'm less worried about things, and every little thing doesn't just disrupt my life.  There is no magic pill that can make it all go away, but if you take your medication consistently and be patient some of your symptoms will be alieviated.  I'm living proof.
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there are many different anti-depressants available and some work better for some people than others. when you see the doctor the next time tell him the truth about everything. most likely he will change your medication. also prozac can take several weeks to start working so hang in there. \n\ni would also urge you to get yourself some other help. there are many free clinics available.. i could get more specific if i knew where you are but since i dont i will direct you to the yellow pages under mental health, also you may call you doctor and see if you can get a referral to a regular therapist. if you get the referral your insurance will pay for it.... i would also like you to know that you aren't alone in your depression, this disease affect many people. and i know how hopeless it can make you feel. remember that there are people around you that love and care about you. thoughts Of suicide are scary and if you need contact a suicide help line. i am not going to fill you full of cliche reasons not to do it as i believe you already have a good reason to live or you wouldn't be here asking for help. you need to understand that shame is a symptom of depression and it is shame that keeps you from asking for help. understand you dont have to be ashamed. break through all of that and ask someone for help. one final thought is to contact your pastor, this is how i ended up getting help, i went in to see him about my marraige falling apart and after working with me for a couple of weeks he reaized that i need more help than he could give and litterly took me to my first apointment with my therapist. god bless and take care of yourself! and dont be afraid to contact me if  you need:) my im is almost always on  and my email is available through yahoo answers.
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I feel your pain.  I hate to sound like everybody else, but suicide does not solve anything.  I am not a therapist, I am simply a guy that knows exactly what you are going through.  I have been dealing with a severe case of depression for a coupple of months now.  I also have had some pretty dark thoughts about how things would be if I was no longer around.  I know you said you don't want to see a theripist.  That is exactly the same way I used to feel.  I at one time felt very alone in this  world.  I thought the entire world was hell-bent of making my life harder than everybody elses.  I would see happy people out and about and it made me want to throw up!  All I wanted was to just have one day where I did not feel any pain, physically or mentally.  I was not wanting to be the richest most popular person in the world, I just wanted to be happy... I did not think that was too much to want out of life.  One day I found myself sitting in my car looking for a good place to put an end to my suffering.  For some strange reason, I just drove home.  The next day I woke up and made an appointment with a theripist to try to get some help.  I have been seeing her for a few months now, and I am feeling pretty good.  I also was perscribed Zoloft.  I used to be against just "masking" symptoms with Meds, but I really do have to say the Zoloft really does seem to smooth out the bumps of everyday life.  \nBack to you... I know you feel all alone in your depression, just know it effects many more people than you would think.  It really does help to talk about what you are feeling with someone you feel comfortable with.  You say you are not afraid of death... I used to say the same thing, I used to think I had already lived "enough" life.  That is untill My best friend from college died a few weeks ago.  We were both the same age, It hit me like a ton of bricks... I have not lived a full life yet.  There are so many things I have yet to experience... I realized I was not ready to end things.  Sure I still get "down" from time to time, but the therapy has taught me to work through things, and not to always put emphisis on the negitive of every situation.  It may sound like a line of pure crap... But Positive Thinking really does work!  You are in controll of your life... try to look for the light at the end of every tunnel.... I assure you, things can get better, but you need to be willing to let those changes happen.  \nI hope I helped you out.  If you ever want to chat to somebody that has been in the same situation you are in, you can always e-mail me jam961@yahoo.com  Sometimes it is easier to open up to a sympathetic ear.  I wish you the best of luck!  I really hope you start to feel better.  Just remember, you are never alone, you have all of us here on Yahoo Answers to talk to.
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It depends on a whole lot of things such as stress, worry, new situations, etc. I wouldn't go and get medicine for it as this depression could be just a brief "growing up" phase. Things will get better, I promise, just talk to someone you trust and hash things out with them.
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Hi I really liked andiv's answer. But I just wanted to add that I was diagnosed with a low grade depression; and like you I also have a very high IQ, however I do not find that terribly relevant to my situation. A low-grade depression is characterized by a flat mood; not really deriving any joy in anything. There are treatments that may be able to help you to some degree. But finding a good doctor/therapist is not always easy, but well worth it. exercise was mentioned; I have personally found this beneficial, it does release those feel-good endorphins; important to be regular, develop a good routine.  I mentioned earlier finding a good therapist, because you seem to need to vent to someone(due to over-thinking). I have also  found having a knowledge of why were here and where we are going to be beneficial. My faith does provide me with an accurate knowledge, which has given me a hope for the future. Now if you want to know more about this, feel free to email me. If not, or even if you do,  I still feel a good therapist would be a good ideal; because it may be a chemical imbalance.
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Do you also talk to a therapist????  If not, I think sometimes people get depressed and take meds and think it is supposed to make thier lives better but it doesn't medicine will not make every day upset and stress go away...  try getting a massage from a massage therapist... sometimes that gets the body systems going and makes people feel not only mentally better but physically as well.
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I am a licensed mental health professional and while I certainly would never diagnose you online, I do think other writers are on the right track.  What you are describing really does correspond with symptoms of depression. The good news is that this is a common and very treatable illness.  While you don't want to go to the doctor, you need to remember that depression (or any type of mental illness) is nothing to be ashamed of.  If you were diabetic would you hesitate or be embarassed to seek treatment?  Heck I'm a professional and have experienced depression. I got the help I needed and moved on with my life.  There are so many new medications and other options you can speak with a professional about.  This is all about taking care of yourself and getting the most you can out of life.  I would recommend getting a referral for a practitioner who has some experience in treating depression.  If money is an issue, almost all communities have free or low cost resources. In the mean time, try to share what is going on with your boyfriend and other people you trust.  Let them be there for you.  If you want to talk please feel free to contact me.  My email is jazzy_59602@yahoo.com.
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If you have not already sought out help from a mental health professional I stongly suggest you do so.  Depression is extremely common and it can be managed by therapy and/or medications.  Either pinpointing the source through therapy or finding the right medications for you may allow you to enjoy those things you once used to.