is this true depression?
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Help Yourself When You’re Feeling Suicidal\n\n\nThe following are some ways to help you cope with suicidal feelings: Tell your therapist, a friend, a family member, or someone else who can help.\n\nDistance yourself from any means of suicide. If you are thinking of taking an overdose, give your medicines to someone who can give them to you one day at a time. Remove any dangerous objects or weapons from your home.\n\n\nAvoid alcohol and other drugs of abuse.\n\n\nAvoid doing things you're likely to fail at or find difficult until you're feeling better. Know what your present limits are and don't try to go beyond them until you feel better. Set realistic goals for yourself and work at them slowly, one step at a time.\n\n\nMake a written schedule for yourself every day and stick to it no matter what. Set priorities for the things that need to be done first. Cross things out on your schedule as you finish them. A written schedule gives you a sense of predictability and control. Crossing out tasks as you complete them gives a feeling of accomplishment.\n\n\nIn your daily schedule don't forget to schedule at least two 30-minute periods for activities which in the past have given you some pleasure such as: listening to music, playing a musical instrument, meditating doing relaxation exercises, doing needlework, reading a book or magazine, taking a warm bath, sewing, writing, shopping, playing games, watching your favorite DVD or video, gardening, playing with your pet, participating in a hobby, taking a drive or a walk.\n\n\nTake care of your physical health. Eat a well-balanced diet. Don't skip meals. Get as much sleep as you need, and go out for one or two 30-minute walks each day..\n\n\nMake sure you spend at least 30-minutes a day in the sun. Bright light is good for everyone with depression, not just people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). \n\nYou may not feel very social but make yourself talk to other people. Whether you talk about your feelings or about any other topic, reducing your social isolation is likely to be helpful.\n\n\nRemember that while it may feel as if it will never end, depression is not a permanent condition.\n1-800-273-TALK
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Yes, more often than I should...but that's depression talking.  It does seem like it sometimes, but don't quit.  You're not alone & things will take a swing for the better.
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Depression can be very serious. If you feel this way alot, you need to seek medical help. They can put you on an anti-depressant that might help. But it depends on how old you are. DO NOT let them put you on zoloft, paxil or any other medication in that field. Their are too many new ones out that are alot safer. If you want more info e-mail me.
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No, you are not depressed, you need to wait for thirty days with the symptoms to get diagnosed as clinically depressed.
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hormonal perhaps? You may need eval for depression if its not just for a day or so yo have this feeling Make sure you have had proper sleep and exercise/outoor time.
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I am sure he is feeling depressed. There's a world of difference between temporary depression and clinical depression and I think that just by being there for him and talking it through you are doing a grand job.\n\nIf he is finding that the situation is taking a toll in other areas of his life, such as work, then one might consider medication but, personally, I would be against it. Much more good can come from the counselling approach and helping him to find positive aspects in it. \n\nIt's sometimes helpful to remember  that there are things that we can do nothing about, so it's not worth spending the energy worrying about them because they will sort themselves in their own good time. There are things we can do something about but which depend on things yet to happen, so they can go on the back burner. Finally, there are things which we can do something about now and should do. Once done, it's not worth worrying about whether they were done right or not - they are done to the best of our ability.\n\nMost depressions involve worrying over things which we can actually do nothing about, so it's worth making a list of the points to see what is actually worth spending time on.
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It sounds like depression. Please see a doctor.
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it depends what youre depressed about. and how deeply youre depressed. if its about disappointments, troubles, everybody has em. if what you feel is really extreme, meaning, u might not know how to handle it, seek help. and dont go taking zoloft and shiit just because your boyfriend left you (thats a natural, understandable kind of depression- the assumption that its normal to be happy 100% of the time is bullshiit)- those things are addictive and have bad sideffects - the beast advertizers make it seem as simple as an over-the-counter advil. but whether you mean the really heavy depression or if you mean passing depressions that come and go (which are normal: do you mean like depressed beyond that?)- well, you have to tell yourself you'll overcome it and just know theres something better out there than how you feel now: this is something that you have to know somewhere inside - you create this reality for yourself even if you cant change the outside reality thats bothering you - to kind of look into the future that you want and see it as a reality that you have to work towards or bust - think of everything youre missing in life if you stay depressed or if you let what got you depressed keep you that way forever. and even if you cant change the circumstance that caused your depression, you'll have a much better chance to function if you shake it off or give yourself a ballpark deadline as to how long you'll be sunk into that low feeling- you just must invent your own determination or think about what really does it for you in life or what would do it for you- and think, i wont have that if i stay constantly depressed.so after sulking for a limited time to get it out of yo system, u have to move on- makes sense? at some point you have to be hard on yourself and tell yourself to cut it out - to start being nice to yourself, be a little gentle and not cruel to your own self - and when the depression has overstayed its welcome, and if youre determined to come out of it, you gradually open back up again. people should rely alot more on themselves than external medicines for depression - only as a last resort (and through a registered psychiatrist who you tell exactly how you feel, how long and what made you depressed) but generally even if its with medicine, you always count on yourself- at some point feeling better becomes your decision to consciously modify your mood - like becoming a character who you slowly believe in. even meds dont work if you dont believe youre the one who controls how you feel and how you react to things. just think if the depressions making it too hard on you and if you decide against it, decide to fight against your depression, refuse too accept it after its been too long - and you make that choice, bottom line, to float back up from the drowning depths of sorrow or just to stay there - even with meds, nobody but u can make that decision for you!
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As a Homeopath I can offer you the help you need please give details of your depression and your medical history. \nPlease put all details as to how and what you specifically feel and you can be treated and cured in a very short while ! \nAnd there are no consultation charges :-)\nTake care and God Bless you
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I think a lot of people feel that way from time to time! I have felt that way when I was having anxiety or depression. It is kind of an detach feeling, or a feeling of unreality. If you are feeling this way often than you might want to talk to your doctor! \n\nI hope you feel better soon!!! Best wishes to you!
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i'd say ur depressed. depression is scary... i have been there and it was tough to escape it took me 8 yrs
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Best thing I can tell you is to take it one day at a time. Don't allow yourself to feel so overwhelmed, honey. I too have suffered from depression and the very best thing you can do is to not get drowned in all the emotions. You have a man who loves you, who seems to understand what's going on, otherwise he wouldn't have asked you in the first place. Try and realize that love is one of those things you have to take a chance on and sometimes it'll help cure what hurts.
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i think you  need to see the doctor because i feel you have depression..there are good meds that will help...Good luck
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that's called depression- get on some meds for that.
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Listen Honey, you have to go to a Doctor. They have medication for this type of thing. You are most likely suffering severe depression and an anxiety disorder which you seemed to have already figured out. You need medication and possibly therapy. There is nothing at all wrong in seeking help. It doesn't mean that you're crazy. If you were crazy, you wouldn't know that anything was wrong with you in the first place. You're not ready for the "foil hat squad" so don't feel that way. Once the medication balances you out, you'll feel much better and things will appear much brighter. Go now and find a Doctor. Good luck. :)
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Been there, done that, it will pass, have faith and perhaps see a doctor.  You seem to be depressed.
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I "expirienced" depression reading your question.