I really think im depressed - what should i do?
 

I cant go to my family doctor, he's too close to my parents - I really would rather no one know about this and fix it on my own without having family/friends involved. I dont really know where you would go if you're depressed.. simply going to a walk-in clinic doesn't seem right.

Are there simple, low risk drugs I could take to help out? I know Xanax will ease you up, but will it make you happier?

I'd rather not go on about the details - but this has been going on for a few years now and I'm sick of feeling this way. And yes, I'm a regular on GFY

try smoking pot.

Been there done that. And being a pothead doesn't really help out

get a new girlfriend :2 cents:

Internet messageboard advice probably got you in the situation you are in now. Get some real help, guy.

Go to a doctor - try a different one other than your family doctor. That's if you don't get out of it. I have the depression spells where I'll be depressed for a week or so, then get out of it.

jDoG

stop asking on this board. there are shitheads here that will hand you the gun

Ain't that the truth. Go to the doctor or call a help line. There are some good webistes that can give you advice , but most of them are sponsered by the manufacturers of rxs.

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Seriously tough just go to your doctor. Doesn't matter if he's close to your family he is not allowed to tell anyone anything. It's the law. Also you act ASHAMED of it. There nothing to be ashamed of. Hemmorhoids yes, depression no.

Get some pills from a doc... ASAP!

It's important that you do something about it :)

Remember also, that your family doctor is bound by privacy, so can't legally mention it to your family or friends.

That out of the way, depression isn't a 'weakness' or something you should be ashamed of. Here in australia, 1 in 5 people suffer from depression, and sadly 1 in 3 of these people never seek help.

Depression is usually a lack of / mal-adjustment of serotonin levels in your brain.

THIS IS IMPORTANT- when you see someone, it is VITAL that they only put you on a SEROTONIN REPLACEMENT drug (such as Zoloft), as opposed to uppers / xanax etc.

These tablets are not an instant fix, and often life circumstances have to be adjusted too, so it's generally a good idea to let family know what you're going through.

In addition to that, studies show that it is also genetic - so you could be experiencing something that your family has already been going through.

Incidently, I know about this, I went through it a few years back.

Take care, and make sure you're not put on hard drugs.

find something new for you to do.. hiking... running sports.. walking at nights going to the pool ... talk to one of your best friends at the least

True that. Millions of people suffer from depression. Nothing to be ashamed of.

the doctor cant tell your parents...its confidetial

just hit the bottle man.

get some new pussy, some good pussy and a beer will put a smile on any mans face, just dont get cabin fever i get that feeling sometimes from working at home but i make a point to go out everyday.

what quantam-x said

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1 in 5 have it or will have it!

YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE.

keep that in mind.

try meditation or physical exercise

Might just be a temporary problem. It happens to all of us.
What do you think a Dr. will do to help out. Those pills don't work, drugs don't work, Alchol doesn't work.

Talking about it usually does.

Dude you need to do somethin new, something what you have never done before. Maby try to find girlfriend or at least take some whores :)
Wake up every morning ale tell to yourself while standing behind mirror- I'm a fuckin best ! I will own all this shit! - You won't belive how many ppl would be depressed without these :)

Sit down with the phone by your side and phone someone that you havnt spoken to in awhile. If you have noone you can phone. My phone is right here, you don't even have to know me, I will cheer you up dude! Something that might take your mind off what ever is making you so depressed.

Pull through okay!

Mark

Disclaimer: I have no beef with you.

That out of the way, it's this type of education/opinion/etc that ensures people with depression will never be totally understood.

People recognise that a broken leg hahahaha an ailment, herpes hahahaha ailment, but jsut because you can't see symptoms physically does NOT invalidate the person's state.

You're ignore volumes and volumes of proof and research, which I won't insult those who know by going over.

I'm not sure where in the world the original poster is, but I recommend they hit

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
for support by people who actually understand / aren't gonna make stupid fucking remarks

Good advice, but sadly I think you're missing the point / have never suffered depression.

It's not a self image problem, it's not a 'temporary' problem. It needs to be addressed, and by enveloping yourself in things like women, booze / drugs etc, it does NOTHING but entrench the situation.

Clinical depression can, in many cases, only be treated with long-term medication. A few talks with a shrink won't help, getting laid a few times won't help, and popping a xanax every once in a while won't help.

Go see a shrink......

I thought I was just a bit "unhappy/odd"..... I saw a shrink and I worked out that I had Bi-Polar and BPD!

I take 3 little pills once a day and I have never been better

I take Venlafaxine and its great, but I tried quite a few before I found this one that worked.

I used to think it was normal to spend 90% of my life under a cloud..... ITS NOT!!

smoke good chronic

try exercising

Dont be ashamed man. Just know that you have to do something about it and work it every day.

Excerise helps. Eat better, feel better.

Pills help. See your doc for the rigt ones. You may need to experiement with them to find one that's best for you.

Stay active. Do something. Dont just sit around and let yourself get bummed.

Get a new hobby. Work your mind and do new things.

Best of luck.

science is quick to solve emotinal problems with pills when we honestly don't understand JACK about what emotions are

so very true

I agree, drink lots of booze.

see the doctor you will be fine

Kill yourself Sleazy!

Some of it is right, some is not. Regarding the medication, you're mixing things up. Xanax is a benzo, prescribed for pathologic fears, not for depression. For the latter indication, you may try an antidepressant, for example an SSRI like Zoloft, naturally on prescription by a doctor and not some fishy pharma site.

Please go get professional help. Find a counselor who will challenge you and make you mad, mad enough to get better. If that counselor is licensed to prescribe medication, cool. But seritonin uptake deficiency or not, once your meds kick in, you'll still have lifestyle patterns that must be changed.

Xanax is a downer and would do the trick to his problem, he would be in a much
better mood, get a great nights rest, & when you wake up you will forget your
problems and the world.