I suffer from depression.The doctor says I am eventually going to kill myself.WHAT CAN I DO?
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I have had depression since I had a nervous breakdown at age 19; I am now 56.  You don't need to think of yourself as someone who is going to commit suicide.  I think of myself as someone who will not.\n\nYou should see a psychiatrist to get a prescription and you should see a psychologist or social worker for talk therapy.  When you see them, ask them about what your doctor said.\n\nWhen you look for someone for talk therapy, you may have to change therapists several times to get the right one.  The most important thing in therapy is your relationship with the therapist, so be sure you find someone you are comfortable talking to about anything.\n\nGood luck to you!!\n\n=====\n\nThis book may help you; show it to your talk therapist:\n\n"Changing for Good" by James O. Prochaska, John Norcross, and Carlo DiClemente \nThis book shows the stages people go through to change themselves and gives several techniques for moving from one stage to the next.  It is based on 12 years of studying thousands of people who had successfully changed themselves.  The technique has been applied successfully in smoking cessation and weight loss, among other applications.  \n\nPaperback: 304 pages\nPublisher: Collins\nLanguage: English\nISBN: 038072572X\n\nBe sure you get the one by Prochaska. Other books have the same title.\nBuy it used through Bookfinder: http://linkwrap.com/4155\nBuy it new from Amazon: http://linkwrap.com/4156
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Yep!  It sounds like depression if it goes on and on and it brings alot of good caring people down this world is a sad place right now.  Things do get better and if you still feel out of it after a long while I would talk with your doctor.Hope you feel better real soon!!
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Your husband can pay the bills. You can work on your illness and seek a professional there. You need to meet others who are mentally ill in therapy groups to understand better what skills you need for life. Depression is created in our own mind when you use expectations that are hollow. Your brain will return real pain to you until you change your expectations for love and life.
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hey whats up? i have depression and take depression medication, but i never got to the point where i can hurt myself. Hun, listen, noone can help you .. YOU have to help YOURSELF .. instead of cutting urself doing something else... gooo run around your town (make sure u tell someone where you are) goo to the gym ... but cutting yourself won't solve anything..if someone messages you calling you dumb, don't pay attention .. they're the dumb ones.\n\nPhsyciatrist are good for when you need advice and you need someone to talk to, but only you can help yourself, noone else. Believe in yourself. \n\nif you ever feel depressed.. u can email me babychellinha@yahoo.com <-- thats also my yahoo ID, Instant message me if you need to!!\n\ni hope i was good help\n\ntake care of yourself and i hope i helped a little.\n\nbye! take care\n\n<3 CHEllE
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Depression, get a good therapist and on some TEMPORARY antidepressants prescribed to ya. Experience speaking here.
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I have had depression for many years and have tried many things.  The counsellor is very important and necessary.  As far as medications go, it takes a while to find one that will work for you. If you are not suicidal, I would try other means of treatment if you do not want to take medications.\n\nI have had good results from accupuncture and vitamins.  Unfortunately neither are covered by my medical plan.  \n\nIf you go see a naturopath, they might be able to help you find some vitamins and other supplements that would help.\n\nExercise is also very important as it releases natural endorphins, and helps burn off stress.  Try to get your heart rate up for half an hour at least three times a week.  \n\nTry avoiding chemicals in the food you eat, as this can throw off your brain chemistty.\n\nTry not to sit at home and watch TV a lot.  Get out and do things because this will help take your mind off things.\n\nIf you don't go to church, try to find one...studies show that people with religious beliefs tend to be happier than those without them.\n\nAlso, do you live in a northern climate, or a place where it rains a lot.  I live in Vancouver, BC, and it rains most of the winter here.  My depression is worse in the winter because of the lack of sunlight.  If the lack of sunlight is a factor for you, get yourself a SAD light (SAD = seasonal effective disorder).  If you do buy one, make sure that the light that comes out of it is white.  Many products say that they are a SAD light, but they have an orange light.  In order for the product to work, if has to be a full-spectrum light, which is white.\n\nOkay, I hope I have been some help.  I wish you luck.
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I think you badly need to see a doctor and get some treatment for depression....;
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Definitely seek some medical advice.  First off, depression is an illness, not just a mental thing.  You don't need to tell anyone, but honestly depression is nothing to be ashamed of.  It has nothing to do with being self-confident or living a rich life-style.  If you had cancer, would you be ashamed? There are things going on in your brain that can be helped with the right combination of drugs and counseling.  The counseling helps to teach yourself what's called mindfulness, so when you are depressed you can "tell" your brain how to deal with it.  This is a very simplistic explanation, but I hope you get the idea.  Please see a doctor right away.  It may take a while to get the correct diagnosis and drug combination so don't give up!\n\nThe previous 2 answers to your question seemed to imply that depression is easy to "cure" or it's not really a major problem.  They are completely wrong.  Chronic depression is not curable, but it can be managed quite well with the right treatment.  If you don't get treatment and try to "think" yourself better on your own, you could very well end up hurting or killing yourself.
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there are a number of things that may improve your general mood. But if you have depression you need to deal with it as well as the cause of it.\n\nIf you feel like you can't talk to your Doctor about it, register with a new one. Explain what you are feeling and they will support you.
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you should go to a conselor (sp?) i've tried to kill myself a couple times but my conselor convinced me that i'm needed to help animals and if i kill myself all these poor animals will die cuz i won't be there to save them (animals are my passion) also i got prozac. it's really good for depression.
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I hope it gets better, but if not, depression is something that may be helped if you see a doctor.
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Help Yourself When You’re Feeling Suicidal\n\n\nThe following are some ways to help you cope with suicidal feelings: Tell your therapist, a friend, a family member, or someone else who can help.\n\nDistance yourself from any means of suicide. If you are thinking of taking an overdose, give your medicines to someone who can give them to you one day at a time. Remove any dangerous objects or weapons from your home.\n\n\nAvoid alcohol and other drugs of abuse.\n\n\nAvoid doing things you're likely to fail at or find difficult until you're feeling better. Know what your present limits are and don't try to go beyond them until you feel better. Set realistic goals for yourself and work at them slowly, one step at a time.\n\n\nMake a written schedule for yourself every day and stick to it no matter what. Set priorities for the things that need to be done first. Cross things out on your schedule as you finish them. A written schedule gives you a sense of predictability and control. Crossing out tasks as you complete them gives a feeling of accomplishment.\n\n\nIn your daily schedule don't forget to schedule at least two 30-minute periods for activities which in the past have given you some pleasure such as: listening to music, playing a musical instrument, meditating doing relaxation exercises, doing needlework, reading a book or magazine, taking a warm bath, sewing, writing, shopping, playing games, watching your favorite DVD or video, gardening, playing with your pet, participating in a hobby, taking a drive or a walk.\n\n\nTake care of your physical health. Eat a well-balanced diet. Don't skip meals. Get as much sleep as you need, and go out for one or two 30-minute walks each day..\n\n\nMake sure you spend at least 30-minutes a day in the sun. Bright light is good for everyone with depression, not just people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). \n\nYou may not feel very social but make yourself talk to other people. Whether you talk about your feelings or about any other topic, reducing your social isolation is likely to be helpful.\n\n\nRemember that while it may feel as if it will never end, depression is not a permanent condition.\n1-800-273-TALK
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What u need is some expert advise. Go to the\ndoctor where u got the prescription and tell\nhim exactly what u told us and he should be\nable to adjust the treatment. Depression is a\nserious illness and needs to be addressed with-\nout embarassment as it can be a life saver if\ndiscussed and treated . If kept inside the de-\npression gets stronger and one can do harm\nto themselves. Also ask what programs are\navailable to be able to get into to where others\nwho have depression can talk about it and get\nadvise amongst ur peers. Good luck and never\nbe ashamed to discuss ur condition  so that\nu can get the help needed.
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Keep fighting! You can't give up, no matter how hard it is. You are loved, and there are people who would miss you, no matter how bad it looks. And truly, if you haven't already, do get help, because as humiliating or weak as it may sound, it is not. I got help and you will never know how good life is until you have lived without depression. If you had a disease, would you feel shame going to the doctor for it? Depression is a disease, and you don't have to fight it alone. Please, don't give up.
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You sound depressed. Get some meds from ur doc.
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Yes, I have. I was hospitalized for suicide ideation and was diagnosed with depression (sounds weird but I had no idea I was clinically depressed!). I started taking anti-depressants and seeing a therapist regularly. They both have helped a lot.\n\nSuicide is one of the most selfish things you can do. You have SO many people around you who love you and care about you; your death will cause them lots of pain and heartache. I know, because I had a really good friend commit suicide a couple years ago.\n\nI can't tell from your question whether or not this is something that you're thinking about; if you are, I would suggest that you get some professional help. Working out the sorts of issues that are causing you to think about suicide may seem overwhelming, but there are plenty of supports out there for you.
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My advice would be to make an appointment with a therapist (and make sure it's one that is going to actually spend time talking to you, not just prescribe the pills and walk out). Lots of healthy people talk to therapists all the time, even when there's nothing wrong, so you don't have to feel weird about it or anything like that. I still talk to my therapist once a month, even though I'm not really going through depression right now, just because I like to have that lifeline. I like to know that if I do find that I have something important to bring up, I can just call her and set up an appointment. Also, she would be able to tell just from talking to you whether or not you need extra help or medication, and it's hard to diagnose yourself sometimes with these things.