Comments for depressionmgr http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog Change your Thinking...Change your Life Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:21:39 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on What is a good job for someone who is still managing depression? by Depwill http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/what-is-a-good-job-for-someone-who-is-still-managing-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Depwill Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:21:39 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/what-is-a-good-job-for-someone-who-is-still-managing-depression/#comment-101 Why not try a part-time job first. You may then be able to gauge whether you will be able to handle a full-time one. Even then choose a job that is not stressful so as not to drain you mentally. I am also suffering from severe depression and I understand your sutuation. Though we want to be able to work normally like others, we have to be aware that we are mentally vulnerable and can fall back down anytime when the pressure builts up. All The Best to you and Take Good Care, Depwill Why not try a part-time job first. You may then be able to gauge whether you will be able to handle a full-time one. Even then choose a job that is not stressful so as not to drain you mentally.

I am also suffering from severe depression and I understand your sutuation. Though we want to be able to work normally like others, we have to be aware that we are mentally vulnerable and can fall back down anytime when the pressure builts up.

All The Best to you and Take Good Care,
Depwill

]]> Comment on Do I have depression? If yes, How do I manage it? Kind of a long question.? by symbiotevenom132000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/do-i-have-depression-if-yes-how-do-i-manage-it-kind-of-a-long-question/comment-page-1/#comment-100 symbiotevenom132000 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:49:31 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/do-i-have-depression-if-yes-how-do-i-manage-it-kind-of-a-long-question/#comment-100 I would say you need to get yourself motivated with life. Do what you think makes you happy. As for regrets from the past, we all have them. The thing is to overcome them and let them teach you for what happens in the future. Don't let the past rule your current life. The past has already happened, the future is yours for the taking. If you like this girl you should take a chance and try being with her. hope everything works out for you. Good luck. I would say you need to get yourself motivated with life. Do what you think makes you happy. As for regrets from the past, we all have them. The thing is to overcome them and let them teach you for what happens in the future. Don’t let the past rule your current life. The past has already happened, the future is yours for the taking. If you like this girl you should take a chance and try being with her. hope everything works out for you. Good luck.

]]> Comment on How to combat the feelings of depression and loneliness and manage to stay happy alone,with no one to talk to? by George P http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-to-combat-the-feelings-of-depression-and-loneliness-and-manage-to-stay-happy-alonewith-no-one-to-talk-to/comment-page-1/#comment-98 George P Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:39:13 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-to-combat-the-feelings-of-depression-and-loneliness-and-manage-to-stay-happy-alonewith-no-one-to-talk-to/#comment-98 Dear Rabiya....you can not "combat" the feelings of depression and lonliness by yourself. If your depression is chronic (long term) then you need to see a medical professional and consider taking an antidepressant. Your social phobia's are not going to improve on their own. Remember there is a difference between being alone and being lonely. One is a choice and the other is a result. Remember also that this is not like a war that you can win with your bare hands. You need to be strong psychologically in order to change your behaviors and be less alone. best wishes Dear Rabiya….you can not "combat" the feelings of depression and lonliness by yourself. If your depression is chronic (long term) then you need to see a medical professional and consider taking an antidepressant. Your social phobia’s are not going to improve on their own. Remember there is a difference between being alone and being lonely. One is a choice and the other is a result. Remember also that this is not like a war that you can win with your bare hands. You need to be strong psychologically in order to change your behaviors and be less alone. best wishes

]]> Comment on how could I manage depression? by Melodious Nocturne http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-could-i-manage-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Melodious Nocturne Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:20:57 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-could-i-manage-depression/#comment-96 if you are afraid of suicide then you will not kill yourself. i don't know how old you are but if your in school see the counselor if not see a psychiatrist if you are afraid of suicide then you will not kill yourself. i don’t know how old you are but if your in school see the counselor if not see a psychiatrist

]]> Comment on How to manage pregnancy in depression? by दुर्गाश्री शक्तिदिव्याDURGASHREE http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-to-manage-pregnancy-in-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-95 दुर्गाश्री शक्तिदिव्याDURGASHREE Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:35:20 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-to-manage-pregnancy-in-depression/#comment-95 could you avoid pregnancy by this time. However,if you have got the pregnancy,you need much attention and care, counsellers and your physians will advise you better how to manage. i think reading good literature, managing some useful heathy diets and rexcercises and yoga will help you sress free management,Role of your husband,mom-in-law may support you effectively. Best Wishes. could you avoid pregnancy by
this time.
However,if you have got the
pregnancy,you need much
attention and care,

counsellers and your physians
will advise you better how to
manage.

i think reading good literature,
managing some useful heathy
diets and rexcercises and
yoga will help you sress free
management,Role of your
husband,mom-in-law may
support you effectively.
Best Wishes.

]]> Comment on Do you know how to manage depression naturally? I'm not looking for obvious answers like exercise and diet.? by Allinpro http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/do-you-know-how-to-manage-depression-naturally-im-not-looking-for-obvious-answers-like-exercise-and-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Allinpro Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:10:16 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/do-you-know-how-to-manage-depression-naturally-im-not-looking-for-obvious-answers-like-exercise-and-diet/#comment-90 Try Vitamins. I Know Vitamin B5, B6, and B12 are good. Actually mostly ALL vitamins and minerals are good. A lot of women especially have certain Essential deficiencies in certain vitamins. You said no diet BUT it does have a lot to do with helping without medications. I think some meds are good because they normalize the amounts of certain neurotransmitters in your brain, which can sometimes "teach" your brain the appropriate amount to secrete. Most people don't have to stay on meds forever. But there's NO MAGIC ANSWER and everyone is different! Is your depression seasonal, the first time ever felt depressed, brought on by certain things, or you've always had it??? Sometimes just pinpointing the cause or type of depression can help with a treatment plan. Also, if family history, your symptoms (how severe), how it impacts your life are also important! Unfortunately, mental illnesses are not like most medical problems. No cut and dry treatment. Also, no cut and dry diagnosis either! Good luck- Just see at least a family MD or counseling (Individual) helps me! - Allison Try Vitamins. I Know Vitamin B5, B6, and B12 are good. Actually mostly ALL vitamins and minerals are good. A lot of women especially have certain Essential deficiencies in certain vitamins. You said no diet BUT it does have a lot to do with helping without medications. I think some meds are good because they normalize the amounts of certain neurotransmitters in your brain, which can sometimes "teach" your brain the appropriate amount to secrete. Most people don’t have to stay on meds forever. But there’s NO MAGIC ANSWER and everyone is different! Is your depression seasonal, the first time ever felt depressed, brought on by certain things, or you’ve always had it??? Sometimes just pinpointing the cause or type of depression can help with a treatment plan. Also, if family history, your symptoms (how severe), how it impacts your life are also important! Unfortunately, mental illnesses are not like most medical problems. No cut and dry treatment. Also, no cut and dry diagnosis either! Good luck- Just see at least a family MD or counseling (Individual) helps me! – Allison

]]> Comment on Why so many people are against using meds to manage depression ? by So far from where you are http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/why-so-many-people-are-against-using-meds-to-manage-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-89 So far from where you are Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:00:43 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/why-so-many-people-are-against-using-meds-to-manage-depression/#comment-89 Okay, I'll tell you why I dislike them. For a background, I have anxiety and "major depressive disorder", but whatever, I think they're basically just BSing their way through life, as they only knew me for like a day when they diagnosed me with these. They're ridiculous, truly DO only do what they do for the money. Luckily, it doesn't really concern you if you have insurance. So, anyway, the reasons I dislike it... 1 -- It's unnecessary. It helps more permanently to find something you enjoy doing, and invest your time in that. 2 -- It doesn't change the situation. They can give me as many drugs as they want, but my parents are still going to yell it me and I'm still going to feel unwanted and unhappy. 3 -- Everyone has a mental disorder. Doctors themselves admit this. It's just to what extent, and how well are they able to hide it. Everyone gets unhappy, the way you feel is something that everyone goes through. 4 -- It tampers with your memories. This is one of the main reasons why I don't like it. Especially students in college, they'll learn all of the necessities for a good job, then completely forget all of it and have to re-learn it again. It also just kind of makes your memories seem day-to-day basic. I can't remember anything significant, I can't remember the excitement I felt... I can't remember the bad things either, but aren't those good things worth it? 5 -- It numbs you. You don't feel bad, but you don't feel exceptionally great, either. You just...don't even feel. I'm not a robot. I'm not a guinea pig. They can take their meds elsewhere. I don't want them trying to change me and messing with my brain. Okay, I’ll tell you why I dislike them.

For a background, I have anxiety and "major depressive disorder", but whatever, I think they’re basically just BSing their way through life, as they only knew me for like a day when they diagnosed me with these. They’re ridiculous, truly DO only do what they do for the money. Luckily, it doesn’t really concern you if you have insurance.

So, anyway, the reasons I dislike it…

1 — It’s unnecessary. It helps more permanently to find something you enjoy doing, and invest your time in that.

2 — It doesn’t change the situation. They can give me as many drugs as they want, but my parents are still going to yell it me and I’m still going to feel unwanted and unhappy.

3 — Everyone has a mental disorder. Doctors themselves admit this. It’s just to what extent, and how well are they able to hide it. Everyone gets unhappy, the way you feel is something that everyone goes through.

4 — It tampers with your memories. This is one of the main reasons why I don’t like it. Especially students in college, they’ll learn all of the necessities for a good job, then completely forget all of it and have to re-learn it again. It also just kind of makes your memories seem day-to-day basic. I can’t remember anything significant, I can’t remember the excitement I felt… I can’t remember the bad things either, but aren’t those good things worth it?

5 — It numbs you. You don’t feel bad, but you don’t feel exceptionally great, either. You just…don’t even feel. I’m not a robot. I’m not a guinea pig. They can take their meds elsewhere. I don’t want them trying to change me and messing with my brain.

]]> Comment on anybody ever managed depression and anxiety on their own? by witchywoman04106 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/anybody-ever-managed-depression-and-anxiety-on-their-own/comment-page-1/#comment-86 witchywoman04106 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:56:54 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/anybody-ever-managed-depression-and-anxiety-on-their-own/#comment-86 If you are severely depressed, you should not try to beat it on your own. If it's not severe and you think you can take care of it, get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Eat healthy, meditate, talk to someone about your issues, and take care of yourself. If you are severely depressed, you should not try to beat it on your own. If it’s not severe and you think you can take care of it, get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Eat healthy, meditate, talk to someone about your issues, and take care of yourself.

]]> Comment on How do you manage depression? by Anonymous http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-do-you-manage-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Anonymous Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:50:18 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/how-do-you-manage-depression/#comment-81 most people don't beleave depression.i get it a few times a year,tryed to talk to the one and only friend i have but she won't talk about it just for me to talk to a friend about it wouldbe a big help but i got no one. my email is jeff@plateautel.net might help us both if we had someone to email when we feel down ive tryed all the meds doctors said would work. none did you say you sometimes wish you were dead.when i get depression. it lasts about 2 weeks when i get home from work. i leave my pistol in my car. don't take it in house. i live alone.ive had it 45 years. most people don’t beleave depression.i get it a few times a year,tryed to talk to the one and only friend i have but she won’t talk about it
just for me to talk to a friend about it wouldbe a big help
but i got no one.
my email is jeff@plateautel.net
might help us both if we had someone to email when we feel down
ive tryed all the meds doctors said would work. none did
you say you sometimes wish you were dead.when i get depression. it lasts about 2 weeks when i get home from work. i leave my pistol in my car. don’t take it in house. i live alone.ive had it 45 years.

]]> Comment on Which is harder to manage Bipolar or regular depression overall? by Willow http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/which-is-harder-to-manage-bipolar-or-regular-depression-overall/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Willow Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:58:21 +0000 http://www.depressionmgr.com/blog/which-is-harder-to-manage-bipolar-or-regular-depression-overall/#comment-80 I think the bipolar would be hardest as it may really require meds. Regular depression can be treated with a change of mind, attitude, sometimes. Peace Willow I think the bipolar would be hardest as it may really require meds. Regular depression can be treated with a change of mind, attitude, sometimes.
Peace
Willow

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