Anyone suffer from depression?

[slugdub]

Well I feel happy lately but am able to sleep alot at any given moment. I think that is a sign of depression.

[GRITS]

Well I feel happy lately but am able to sleep alot at any given moment. I think that is a sign of depression.

Web MD

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Depression Guide

Symptoms of Depression

Depression Types

All depression types are not the same. Major depression, also known as clinical depression, and chronic depression, also known as dysthymia, are the most common types. But there are also other types of depression with unique signs, symptoms, and treatment.

Depression Complications Untreated Depression

Untreated clinical depression is a serious problem. Untreated depression increases the chance of risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol addiction. It also can ruin relationships, cause problems at work, make it difficult to overcome serious illnesses, and even result in .

Clinical depression, also known as major depression, is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. Clinical depression affects the way you eat and sleep. It affects the way you feel about yourself and those around you. It even affects your thoughts.

People who are depressed cannot simply "pull themselves together" and be cured. Without proper treatment, including antidepressants and/or psychotherapy, untreated clinical depression can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people with depression.

How does untreated clinical depression affect physical health?

There is mounting evidence that clinical depression takes a serious toll on physical health. The most recent studies exploring health and major depression have looked at patients with stroke or coronary artery disease. Results have shown that people with major depression who are recovering from strokes or heart attacks have a more difficult time making health care choices. They also find it more difficult to follow their doctor's instructions and to cope with the challenges their illness presents. Another study found that patients with major depression have a higher risk of death in the first few months after a heart attack.

How is sleep disrupted by untreated depression?

One of the most telling symptoms of clinical depression is a change in sleep patterns. Though the most common problem is insomnia (difficulty getting adequate sleep), people sometimes feel an increased need for sleep and experience excessive energy loss. Lack of sleep can cause some of the same symptoms as depression -- extreme tiredness, loss of energy, and difficulty concentrating or making decisions.

In addition, untreated depression may result in weight gain or loss, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, and irritability. Treating the depression helps the person get control over all of these depression symptoms.

What are common signs of insomnia with untreated depression?

Common signs of insomnia include:

• Daytime fatigue
• Irritability and difficulty concentrating
• Sleep that never feels like "enough"
• Trouble falling asleep
• Trouble going back to sleep after waking up during the night
• Waking up at all hours of the night
• Waking up before the alarm clock goes off

What are signs of drug and alcohol abuse with untreated depression?

Alcohol and drug abuse are common among people with clinical depression. teens and among young and middle-age males. It is very important to encourage these people to get help because they are more likely to attempt suicide.

Signs of drug and alcohol abuse include:

• Inability to maintain personal relationships
• Secretive alcohol use
• Self-pity
• Tremors
• Unexplained memory loss
• Unwillingness to talk about drugs or alcohol

Those who suffer depression and abuse drugs or alcohol may need very specialized treatment.

NEVER SELF DIAGNOSE OR SELF MEDICATE ALWAYS SEEK A PROFESSIONAL

(sorry for caps just wanna stress that)

[skittlesRgood]

I'm a she...lol,

hmm... now that i look at it that was pretty damn obvious lol. just not used to a girl being on here.

[GRITS]

hmm... now that i look at it that was pretty damn obvious lol. just not used to a girl being on here.

Why you think I made my sig pink??? Pink for girls....... blue for boys

G.R.I.T.S. = Girl Raised In The South yea Ill add that to my siggy LOL

[skittlesRgood]

lol well i figured the pic could easily be a pic of "your girl" but i never looked at the pink font until that post lol.

[Watch the bass]

That actually made my anxiety worse to be honest.

Vaporise it, its healthier than smoke, and have a look at cannabisculture.com, maby you can find

some tips to help yourself and some tips whats good against depression.

White widdow is known as good against depression.

[tequila]

Vaporise it, its healthier than smoke, and have a look at cannabisculture.com, maby you can find

some tips to help yourself and some tips whats good against depression.

White widdow is known as good against depression.

I wouldnt advocate any drugs to anyone on the internet, especially the people with depressions..

Look into Vitamin B5, Iron, Magnesium, Valerian root and especially Omega3.

Omega3 fish oil will totally clean you up it's almost unbelievable what that stuff can do.

And IF you want to go the chemical route, 5-HTP is great stuff.

A harsher chemical but great for anxiety is Phenibut (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid derivative).

These are all OTC.

[Watch the bass]

I wouldnt advocate any drugs to anyone on the internet, especially the people with depressions..

Look into Vitamin B5, Iron, Magnesium, Valerian root and especially Omega3.

Omega3 fish oil will totally clean you up it's almost unbelievable what that stuff can do.

And IF you want to go the chemical route, 5-HTP is great stuff.

A harsher chemical but great for anxiety is Phenibut (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid derivative).

These are all OTC.

Cannabis is endogen and forbidden in case of intrests of the chemical industy.

[kingcabon20s]

I have bad anxiety after awhile I saw a dr for it he put me on paxil 10 mg did nothing and upped it to 20mg After awhile of being on it I started getting brain zaps and felt like a zombie all the time making me 10x worse I got off of it slowly.. Normally I know when im panicing I take acouple deep breathes and a sip on a drink an go on with my day.

[GRITS]

I have bad anxiety after awhile I saw a dr for it he put me on paxil 10 mg did nothing and upped it to 20mg After awhile of being on it I started getting brain zaps and felt like a zombie all the time making me 10x worse I got off of it slowly.. Normally I know when im panicing I take acouple deep breathes and a sip on a drink an go on with my day.

OMG I get those too, I just thought it was a pinched nerve in my neck causing it. I could never come up with a word for it. TY!!!! I can now talk to my doctor about it cause I get them being ON or off the meds.