I feel down ALL the time, everything is really overwhelming for me, but I dont want to be medicated?
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Medicines and therapy go hand-in-hand.  You have to really want to get better, Amber.  The therapists give you the tools so that you don't dwell on things until you want to die.  Then you have to put them into action yourself.  Then you said you tried to kill yourself once, then you said you never have thoughts of hurting yourself?  A LOT of people are addicted to misery.  It's true.  If you've felt this way for years, in a strange way it's comforting to just stay in the negative.  Only you can stop that.
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I'm glad you are aware of your need for meds, and it's a shame it can't happen before December 1.  I don't like hearing about how your husband is behaving, but it's possible that because of your condition, you are feeling it more harshly than it really is.  I don't know if you've been on meds before, but you will be surprised how much clearer everything will be after you start and they kick in.\n\nFor right now, I suggest calling a mental health hotline so that you can get some perspective - and so you can have someone to talk with.  Being isolated is not a good thing.  Is there a place you can walk to - a coffee shop, a library, a church, even a store?  Just somewhere to be in the presence of other people can help.\n\nFinally, though I hesitate to suggest it, you might just watch some TV.  Stay away from the talk shows and tabloid stuff, just find a few regular shows - comedies, if you can find them - to pass some time when you have to.\n\nGood luck!
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I have also suffered severe depression on and off for quite a while, and am currently battling post-natal psychosis.\nAnti-depressants aren't any good for me either. If medication isn't working for you, then more medication probably isn't going to achieve much.\nSelf-confidence comes with self-esteem, which cannot be provided by any drug. I'm not sure feeling elated all day is exactly normal, either.\nI am currently being treated by a natural therapist and an excellent psychologist, and have come further in the past eight weeks than in the past four years.\nYou need to check things like your hormone levels (these will most likely be out of whack with the depression), there are nutritional factors to consider (depression, anxiety and stress deplete the body of many many nutrients), cognitive behavioural therapy is brilliant, as is learning relaxation techniques. There are probably past issues you need to deal with (psychologist), and good regular exercise is suprisingly helpful (I hate it but I do it!).\nI honestly think you'd be better off exploring other treatment methods than putting your poor mind and body through another horrible experience with medication.\nWhatever you do, I hope it works for you :)
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sleeping too much or too little. anger, agitation, anxiety. gaining or losing weight. feeling sad for no reason. don't like being around people. You have to see a therapist who will presecrive an antidepressant and give you therapy to help you get over it. i'm doing that now. good luck
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I'm not a psychologist, but I am a social worker. You do sound like you may have some depression and/or anxiety issues. The good thing is that you have already started the road to recovery by reaching out for help. Both depression and anxiety are very curable. I have had both of these, and counseling really helped me. \n\nPlease know that when you are feeling like this is part of being down, and that things can get better. Your fears of not being good enough are very common to people who are depressed and people in general! I don't think there are many people who have not privately felt that they are not "good enough".  Self confidence can be learned. In the meantime, be gentle to yourself - you deserve it. \n\nYou sound like you could benefit from going to counseling. There are many ways to do this. You can get a referral from a community information center or 211 if there is a 211 line in your area. If you do not have benefits at work, there are some non-profit agencies if money is an issue. Some faith communities have trained counselors as well.  If you have a good relationship with your family doctor, you could also talk to them about this and see if they have some referrals. I benefitted a lot from a book called Feeling Good by David Burns which should be in most major bookstores and libraries. Of course, there are many books that you might find helpful. Best of luck to you!
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that is depression but dont take any meds, i suffer from depression, and ill have it forever cause is something i was born with, it runs in the family. The best way to know what is best for you is to go to a therapist, talking to someone really helps, there is also an herb calles Saint Johns Worth and you can find it at Henry's, it can really help you.\nI took meds and they made me feel worst, plus they are addictive.\nTry exercising! Since i started going to the gym i feel really happy, its really the best way to feel good.
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All these are intertwined, Its good that you have discussed to someone but more importantly , like most people have mentioned here; you need to seek professional help and also disclose this feeling to your near and dear one provided you trust them as many a times it can make matters worse. It is not unusual to feel down in dumps, depressed and anxious at times, most people do some of the times, but suicidal feeling are rare and indication that things have gone far enough. I would suggest you to seek professional help asap and make your feelings and thoughts aware to your near and dear ones, your colleagues or neighbours but go and see your GP today
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Yep!  It sounds like depression if it goes on and on and it brings alot of good caring people down this world is a sad place right now.  Things do get better and if you still feel out of it after a long while I would talk with your doctor.Hope you feel better real soon!!
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sounds like anxiety and depression see a Dr the meds out there today work wonders!
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yes i get like that all the time. Its mainly because of stress and your body feels tense and makes you feel all out of sorts. I actually feel like that today. I get it every once in a while and although I haven't seen a doctor about it, I dont think thats the way for me. I always just need like one day to regroup and totally think things over. It is all mind over matter and whatever is making you stress is something you need to address because thats the problem.
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honey your stressed big time you have alot on your mind relax and take it easy everything will be fine for ya thats all you need and thats the only thing wrong with you!
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It sounds like you are describing depression.  Why not schedule an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical to see if you have a medical basis for these feelings or to find out if you are suffering from depression.
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feel at ease\ntalk to a psychiatrist\nor visit\nwebmd.com
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I would go to your primary care physician and be completely honest as you have been here.  It could be depression without your knowing it, it could also be hormonal or loads of other things.  Wouldn't you rather just feel better?  I went, and am so grateful I did.
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Little by little!\nWell, if you are concern about afecting your little one, I think you maybe more inclined to do so by reacting this way. You are reacting with FEAR. \n\nDepression is a living hell, people who suffer it is not crazy. I understand your fear of going to the Dr. but going to make a checkup, or talk to him does not mean you are accepting that you have some sort of depression.\n\nMy guess is that you can go trought your life without the need of a physcologist or even worry about being depress or diagnosted for any.\nYou say you think you have it to. Why do you suspect that, just because you have been feeling bad or sad?\nyou will feel worst if you keep worring about it. Feeling sad, or depress does not mean you are clinical Depressed.\n\nWorrying, and panic are roads to do so. So fist of all, STOP. Dont worry anymore about it. \nMaybe because of your family you are inclined to depression. Most of the times Depression is trigered by something, an event, or an circular worrying cicle like the one you are doing. Few, very few are the cases when depression is a Pathological illness. \n\nMy best advice is:\ndont panic, ther is no reason to do so. \nIf you need to talk to a doctor, just to get to know the facts do so. or look it up in the Internet. just press "DEPRESSION" on a Search engine and you`ll find a lot of stuff to study.\n\nReally, dont be afraid.
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Sometimes life is like a roller coaster... not just the ups and downs, but the feeling you have just before going straight down.  It is so difficult to comprehend that\nwhat you are going through is temporary.  A smooth sea doesn't make a good sailor... all the rough times will \nbenefit you in the long run if you stick it out.  It's\nnot the problems in life, but how we deal with them.  \nTry getting involved with something you can do to escape\n(art, music, reading, volunteering, etc.)  Focus on the \ngood things about yourself and your life.  Try to be \npositive even when you don't feel positive.  Remember,\nnot too many people will be concerned about your problems\nwhen they have problems of their own.  Relax.  Smile.\nThe sun is still shining and in spite of Chicken Little's\nrumor, the sky is not falling.
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Listen your Friends just don't understand your condition, they are young and don't understand what you are going through , I know what you mean when you say about not wanting to be here have you told you doctor how you feel?\nI have felt the same way  just wanting to cruel up and died, you need help see your doctor about a good counnsellor, But the good thing is you can get over this i had Deppression ,Anxiety attacks, Panic attacks there was a time i would not even step out side the front door so i do know how you feel. \nHang in there and get yourself some good help, don't wrong about your friends just you concentrate on getting better \nand if you want a really good friend there is one who really loves you \nand that is Jesus \nMay God bless you