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Q: Zoloft does not seem to be taking away my symptoms of depression, should I seek to take another med?
I have been taking zoloft 100 mg for about 8 weeks now. It has helped with depression and anxiety, but it has not made me feel normal again. I am asking if anyone has had any experiences to help me decide whether to take another med; or if I should expect better results as time goes on?

A: Give it a little more time before you decide to switch. You should start getting better results as time goes on.

Q: What are the 12 symptoms of depression?
My friend always thinks she has depression and she has 11/12 of the signs. What are they? and do you need to have all of them to have depression?

A: You feel miserable and sad.
You feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy .
You feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible.
You seldom enjoy the things that you used to enjoy-you may be off sex or food or may ‘comfort eat’ to excess.
You feel very anxious sometimes.

You don’t want to see people or are scared to be left alone. Social activity may feel hard or impossible.

You find it difficult to think clearly.

You feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.

You feel a burden to others.

You sometimes feel that life isn’t worth living.

You can see no future. There is a loss of hope. You feel all you’ve ever done is make mistakes and that’s all that you ever will do.

http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/Depression_Information/symptoms.htm

Q: Can someone give me a list of the symptoms of depression?
And, how can depression be cured if the external causes are always going to be there? Is there any hope for someone who is seriously considering suicide on a daily basis?

A: ok this is an extensive list from webmd.com. If you are suffering from these symptoms, please know that there is help available, and your Physican can help you get the help that you need. Good luck and blessed be!

Emotional Symptoms:
Feeling sad, empty, hopeless, or numb. These feelings are with you most of the day, every day.
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy. You might no longer bother with hobbies that you used to love. You might not like being around friends. You might lose interest in sex.
Irritability or anxiety. You might be short-tempered and find it hard to relax.
Trouble making decisions. Depression can make it hard to think clearly or concentrate. Making a simple choice can seem overwhelming.
Feeling guilty or worthless. These feelings are often exaggerated or inappropriate to the situation. You might feel guilty for things that aren’t your fault or that you have no control over. Or you may feel intense guilt for minor mistakes.
Thoughts of death and suicide. The types of thoughts vary. Some people wish that they were dead, feeling that the world would be better off without them. Others make very explicit plans to hurt themselves.

Physical Symptoms:
Headaches. These are fairly common in people with depression. If you already had migraine headaches, they may become worse if you’re depressed.

Back pain. If you already suffer with back pain, it may get worse if you become depressed.

Muscle aches and joint pain. Depression can make any kind of chronic pain worse.

Chest pain. Obviously, it’s very important to get chest pain checked out by an expert right away. It can be a sign of serious heart problems. But chest pain is also associated with depression.

Digestive problems. You might feel queasy or nauseous. You might have diarrhea or become chronically constipated.

Exhaustion and fatigue. No matter how much you sleep, you may still feel tired or worn out. Getting out of the bed in the morning may seem very hard, even impossible.

Sleeping problems. Many people with depression can’t sleep well anymore. They wake up too early or can’t fall asleep when they go to bed. Others sleep much more than normal.

Change in appetite or weight. Some people with depression lose their appetite and lose weight. Others find they crave certain foods — like carbohydrates — and weigh more.

Dizziness or lightheadedness.

Q: What are the symptoms of depression or bi polar disorder compared with mental confusion and victimization?
I feel lost and when I’m not around someone I can’t do anything, but when someone comes into a room I begin to do laundry or work for that is. What is this all about. All I feel, is running away and going somewhere far far away. I feel like I have a hole inside with lots of thoughts jumbling all over my head.

A: Depression is very common and it’s a mental illness that can be treated.
It may also help you if you get out more like say do some sports and join some clubs and be around people more.
You need to force yourself to break away from being on your own as this only compounds the matter till it gets worse because you become more withdrawn that way.

You’ll need to attend a depression clinic for the right help in your area. Counseling is an ongoing option you can’t do without.

Q: What are some symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder?
I am feeling a little down and want to know if I am depressed.

A: Depression maybe but there is WAY more to Bipolar than just feeling a little down. You have to also have manai for it to be Bipolar.

Everyone has moods like those of Bipolar Disorder……. because everyone has mood swings, momentary loss of judgment, likes to go shopping, likes sex, feels down sometimes, gets angry now and then and is hyper on occasion. The difference is that all of these symptoms in Bipolar are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function. Think of a pole (biPOLEr) with 0 at the center (0 being normal) and 10 at one end (manic) and -10 at the other (deep depression). Most people have swings but stay within 3 to -3. I have fairly severe Bipolar 1 but since my psychosis is mild I go from -9 to 9…. Also depression that comes and goes is not bipolar but just recurring depression, you have to have mania for it to be Bipolar….. you have to go to both ends of the pole.

Rapidly changing emotions or becoming angry or sad easily is not all there is to Bipolar. That is just having emotions. People with Bipolar Disorder do not just change emotions quickly, they go through periods of depression followed by periods of mania or elevated mood. Mood affects everything about you…. your energy level, self esteem, sleep patterns, appetite, sexuality, emotional response, judgment, etc….. not just your emotions. And while rapid cycling is possible, it is rare. The average person with Bipolar only cycles two or three times a year. It is considered rapid cycling if they cycle 4 or more times in a year.

While everyone with Bipolar has a different set of symptoms and a different severity of symptoms, this is what Bipolar is like for me:

Depression – too tired to get out of bed, shower, even to brush my teeth. Cry all the time, sleep 16 hours a day. Feelings of self loathing and guilt that drive me to think of suicide but I’m to tired to even think about how to go about killing myself. It makes you feel small and worthless and completely insignificant. It makes you think about how big the world is and how meaningless you are in it….. and it refuses to let you have any good thoughts or see any good things…. when you look in the mirror all you see is pain, you don’t even see yourself, you don’t taste your favorite foods anymore, see that flowers are blooming, whether or not the sun is out, you become so inward that you hardly even notice your surroundings….. You don’t even feel love for people anymore…. positive thoughts are just not possible…… it is a deep dark hole with no way out and no light for hope…. and most of all it makes you feel sooooo alone. And even if there were someone who cared about you they would be better off if you killed yourself……. because all you will ever be is a burden……. this can last from a couple of weeks to a couple of years.

Mania – Way too happy! PARTY GIRL! love drink and drugs. Talk really fast and pressured because my thoughts are going faster than my mouth can keep up with. Hypersexual – like I sleep with strangers and guys I just met on the internet or I masturbate 10 times a day. I once became bisexual because there were twice as many people to sleep with. down load porn and spend tons of money on sex toys. Spending sprees….. I once spent my mortgage money on african violets, yep, $1500 on African violets (then I got depressed and let them all die). Quit my job because I wanted my vacation pay for lottery tickets and I was so convinced I would win that I started shopping and writing bad checks because I’d be rich as soon as the numbers were drawn. Decided that I could replace the furnace in my home by myself… I mean how hard can it be….. Only sleep 2 or maybe 3 hours a night for months on end and never feel tired. In the end I was unemployed, $30,000 in debt, and had almost lost my home, which needed a new furnace because I had removed the old one.. or parts of it anyway. This can last for months.

I also have mixed states when I am depressed and manic at the same time which are truly the worst… By body and mind are depressed but there is this undercurrent of energy running all the time….. I’m highly emotional but the emotions tend to be negative (guilt and anger) I have intrusive thoughts and urges to mutilate myself (like wanting to stick my hands in the garbage disposal or cooking them on the BBQ), and I also have psychotic episodes where I hallucinate. This is when I am most suseptible to suicide because I am depressed, wanting to hurt myself, and I have the mental energy to plan and carry it out.

When I am on meds I am a normal 45 year old single mom of 3 and no one would even guess that I am Bipolar.

Q: Can anyone tell me the symptoms of depression in its most severest form?
All the symptoms you know of. I know the answer but i want to know how much the public know? Thanks for your input if you leave any
I dont have depression, im asking because people are extremely ignorant towards this.Im curious as to how much people know.

A: The worst symptom would likely be feeling suicidal. Other than that you have someone like me who has turned reclusive, has anxiety/panic problems, fear people and places, avoided family and friends, feel like crying yet can’t or cry all the time and can’t stop, feeling hopeless, useless, worthless, total despair, trust no one…Yup that’s where I am now. And I’m battling it alone.

Q: What are physical pain symptoms of depression?
I experience tingling in my wrist, fingertips, feet,.My muscles or feeling of hot spots on my skin. It feels like I am being stuck with pens. Some times my arm goes numb. I am not sure what is going on and I don’t know where to turn whether to have blood test run or what.

A: Usually depression doesnt have physical symptoms. You should visit a doctor if your in pain, not ask yahoo

Q: What disease causes the symptoms of depression, thoughts of suicide and cause of sleeping patterns?
My aunt can possibly have that disease, I think it might be bipolar-ism. However, I am not fully sure.

A: Depression causes symptoms of depression. Any illness can cause you to feel depressed. A serious illness can cause thoughts of suicide. Sleep Apnea can cause loss of sleep. Loss of sleep can cause one to feel depressed. Your aunt sounds Depressed, an illness in itself that can be treated with a variety of medication. Some are more effective than others and if one is not effective, try another one. Do not give up. With Bi-Polar-ism, one is very depressed at times and high and other times. It goes back and forth. Not depressed all the time. Depression is not something one can get over by oneself. Needs medical help, advice, medication. Happy1

Q: Is there a natural way to help relieve symptoms of depression?
I just lost my father and I can’t stop crying. I really don’t want to see a doctor about this, I know it will go away in time. I also won’t be able to afford the meds. If anyone has any ideas and or proven treatments, please let me know.
I lost him on the 29th, my favorite uncle on the 15, and my grandfather five weeks ago. I am having a hard time sleeping, and just functoning.
sorry, it was suppose to be the 20th, not 29th.

A: wow, losing three people all at once must be a rough shock. try to keep busy. hang out with positive people, do fun things.

spend time with family members and talk about fond memories of your dearly departed loved ones.

and as strange as this may sound, the best way i deal with depression is masturbation. even if i’m totally not in the mood, i force myself to do it and an orgasm can really help me feel better, at least for a while..

Q: How to deal with physical symptoms of depression?
I know as far as the emotional part, I just have to suck it up. However, my whole body feels like it aches. Is there a way to make that go away naturally(no drugs)?

I really appreciate any thoughts/advice.

A: You need to sought out the emotional part first, just sucking it up an avoiding it is not going to help in the long run. Once you start to fix the emotional causes of depression the physical effects will start to lessen as well. Also it is good to do some light exercise (walking, riding etc.) for physical and mental reasons.

Q: What are some of the main symptoms of Depression?
I only remember one or two things which is like loss of sleep, and gaining weight. Oh yeah, and what can you do to stop it?

A: being a grumpy ass is also a symptom. also, you could sleep a lot instead of sleep loss, and you could lose weight dramatically..stop it by finding the problem, from counseling perhaps? or just take some drugs, like everyone else if you dont want to confront the problem or cant deal. talk to a friend…if you dont have any, you can talk to me if you want!

Q: How can one change his mental frame of mind quickly to ease the symptoms of depression?
I know the causes of my depression, even the reasons. The trouble is, the depression doesn’t allow me to make the best decisions on what to do, what my next step(s) should be, or even do normal tasks.

A: surround yourself with positive thoughts. set simple daily goals that you can achieve. stick to a routine as much as possible. give yourself a compliment at least twice a day. write things down in a planner or journal to help you stay focused. and if all else fails… seek professional help. depression is nothing to play around with. sometimes we need outside help and that’s okay.

Q: how do i get rid of the symptoms of depression?
i think ever since i took my antidepressants, depression has made me not want anything.

A: Your symptoms were there before you went onto medication hence the antidepressants.
I am wondering if your dose is high enough or if you are on the right medication. It can take two, three, four maybe more times before you get the right medication for you.
You need to go back to your doctor and let him/her know what’s going through your head.
A good idea would be to start a diary and fill it in every day. Good days and bad days. It’s if a fantastic record for your doctor and in time you can look back to see how much your life has improved once you are on the right medications.
Good luck you will get there but you need the right help in doing it.

Q: What are the symptoms of depression for teenagers?
I think I may be getting it,but im not sure.
Im happy and all, but what are some of the symptoms?
i have..
1. lots of sleep, like i cant get enough.
2. i never feel llike going out.
3. low self esteem sometimes
4. not really eating..

but i dont want to die or commit suicide..

i still love shopping, makeup

A: losing interesting of everything and nothing but pale and boreness could be the sign too.

- KR

Q: I have physical symptoms of depression and my mom won’t let me change antidepressants?
I’ve been sleeping alot lately probably 85% of the day and i have all these aches and pains and my mom doesn’t want me to change antidepressants but they’re not working. I don’t know any other way to treat it.

A: Your mom knows you better than you do, probably even better than the doctor does. Give her some credit.

Make sure you’ve been on your antidep for at least four full weeks before you judge it not helping.

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