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I have a friend who I think is really suffering from depression and mania. I’ve known him since we were kids and he has pretty much always gone through cycles of highs and lows that I know are not normal. Lately it is getting really bad, he is abusing alcohol, making bad social and financial decisions, and pushing way the people who care about him. Last night I finally got him to talk to me about how he was feeling and he really broke down and said he thinks he deserves to die and would kill himself if it wouldn’t ruin his mom’s life. I think I can convince him to get some help but he doesn’t have any health insurance and is worried that he can’t pay for treatment. He could afford to go to a walk-in clinic but I don’t know if they can give him the perscription he needs. We live in northwest Arkansas… does anyone know of any resources he could use?

I would suggest getting him a cheap health policy before he goes for treatment. You may want to try a website that compares multiple companies at once to get you the best price. I am paying less than ½ after I did.

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Take care,
Casey

I am a young college student and I know that I am aflficted with depression. It’s not severe, but I feel that it dooes hinder my academic performance ability, especially the past couple of semesters, including this one. How can I seek treatment without it having to become "a big deal"? Can anyone else relate to this situation? If so, any advice or thoughts? Thank you .

Depression is something that is very common in doctor’s offices now, so it is nothing to be embarrassed about.

I would recommend going to see a doctor who is willing to spend time with you.

Avoid the one’s that when you say "I’m depressed", and s/he says… "Here take this."

There are many different things that can cause it.

If you just feel like talking about it to people going through similar stuff, go to meetup.com and look for local chapters that are usually free to go to. Or go to Yahoo Groups and post and read post, sometimes you can even get people’s emails/IMs to talk one on one.

Definitely do something though.

Below are some likes that will help you see how you can handle depression.

I have suffered with mild depression most of my life. My family has a history of addiction and depression, so I believe mine is probably clinical as well as behavioral. I’ve been taking Prozac for almost 10 years. My husband and I want to learn as much as we can about this so we can minimize its negative effects.
If you are a person who is licensed in this field, can you recommend a few good books on this topic? Is Prozac the best treatment? How does low cholesterol and low seratonin interact with this? Yes, I’m already in therapy.

‘Feeling Good’ by Dr David Burns.

Make sure you get the revised/updated version; it says it on the front cover. At the back is a section on all the different medications.

I’m not licensed in this field, as you ask for in your question, but I would recommend this book as it’s written by an expert in the treatment of depression.

I don’t want to go on anti-depressants until I exhaust all other methods. Does anyone have suggestions for homeopathic treatment of depression? I know exercise and proper diet are big factors but I don’t know what kind of diet to be on. Also, I’m in counseling/therapy right now to work on cognitive-behavioral technique, journaling, and starting to meditate. Now I just want to know if there are any supplements that work as hard as the Western medications.

Homeopathy will provide all you ask for, and more. Only, it sounds like you have a common misunderstanding of what homeopathy is and offers.

Homeopathy is a comprehensive healing modality, like acupuncture and chiropractic. A homeopath uses homeopathic remedies to stimulate one’s self-healing defense mechanism, whether a symptom manifests in the mind or body. It’s most similar to psychotherapy (in its feel, given the depth of listening and time a homeopath spends with you), only we help not only physical symptoms, but those in the mind and emotions. (Most physical problems are "somaticized," an overflow from childhood emotional wounds we were unable to "process.")

Homeopathy is complementary to the work you are doing with your counselor / therapist. Often, it helps you progress further, faster, and more freely. As with seeing a trained, licensed psychologist, however, you would need to similarly interview a "certified, professional homeopath" who does nothing but homeopathy. If you want to look into homeopathy further and need more help finding someone, e-mail me.

Take care, sweetie. You are looking in the right direction, and otherwise doing all the right things.

I have a family member who suffers from depression, but refuses to admit it or seek treatment. How do I help him?
I was a person who refused for a long time to see the symptoms of my own depression, because I thought it meant that there was something “wrong” with me. Eventually, I read a magazine article that listed common symptoms, and realized I had most of them. That was a big wake-up call. Talking to other people who had been through the same thing helped me a lot. If you can get your relative in touch with anyone you know who has been through it, it will be more effective than nagging. (Not suggesting you are a nag.) Definitely educate yourself about symptoms, treatment, etc. Just the fact that you are asking is great, because it shows concern. Make sure that your relative is aware that you love him/her and just want to help. Support is the greatest med.

Women who are approaching the menopausal stage can be at a higher risk for depression, hormonal changes may be at least partially to blame.  Women who do not have history of depression may be at risk depression during these years.

Menopause can set off feelings of sadness and episodes of depression in some women. It is said that there is a small percent of menopausal women who experience some depression.

One theory of menopause depression is that the stress of menopause symptoms leads to depression. Some women find it hard to manage on their own symptoms of menopause as they already have to deal with work, family, finances, and friends, let alone the big physical change, causing the onset of depression.

Seeking help when experiencing menopause depression is very much advised, there are a number of alternatives available to help reduce the symptoms. Women should get joy out of life again. Menopause depression that is treated is the first step to living a happy life during menopause.

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How common is Menopause Depression?

When you go from a normal human being to raging maniac in 2 seconds flat, you wonder if Menopause is to blame.

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Luckily menopause depression only affects a small number of women. Some women may be sensitive to their shifting hormones, and may feel the blues or more serious mood issues.

If you have been experiencing sadness for over two weeks, or you feel that your mood is greatly affecting your relationships and your ability to function, then you should pick up the phone and call your doctor.

Whether you are feeling menopause depression or you are just plain irritable, changing some of your negative patterns and adding some good patterns into the mix can help you feel better.

Do what makes you happy.  You deserve a few minutes a day of joyful activity.  It makes you a better person for you and others.

Remain an active friend.  Others are experiancing some of the same symptoms.  It helps to know you are not alone.

Remain active in your life.  Bodies were meant to move!  Exercise gives our body feel good chemicals, helps our self-esteem, reenergizes us, and helps us avoid menopause depression.

Taking supplements can help to encourage your happy side, choose a supplement meant for menopause symptoms.

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