Archive for the ‘Depression Q and A’ Category

How do I approach my doctor about depression?

I am fairly sure I have depression. I'm failing my classes because I don't care to do homework or go to class. I go for days without sleep, and then sleep for 20+ hours straight. My eating habits are all off. I have no hope for the future, and have been cutting for almost 10 [...]

What is the best way to treat depression without pharmeceutical medications?

I have been struggling with depression for some time now. I have tried many different anti-depressents and they just seem to make me feel worse. I become almost numb to emotion, and really spacey. I would like to know if anyone has had any success with natural supplements or methods. Thanks Did you like this? [...]

How can I predict a relapse of depression?

I used to have Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features and i don't feel bad now, but i know that it may relapse later, like it has countless times. I want to be prepared this time, that way I can stop it before it starts. So whats the earliest warning signs of depression? Did you [...]

Do depression and anxiety affect particular ethnicities more than others?

I'm interested in learning if certain nationalities/races have been shown to be more succeptible to depression and anxiety. Thanks Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

What books do you recommend during the depression recovery times?

SO im at the library...there are billions of books..but i dont know where to begin i have a passion in computers..but i also have a passion in social science topics i really dont know where to begin..i recently had a depression which has change my beliefs totally of how i see things in my world [...]

Whats the difference between schizo-affective and depression with psychotic features?

Just wondering how you differentiate between schizo-affective and depression with psychotic features? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Is it possible to be addicted to depression?

Depression is something that I have become familiar with and it seems that I do not want to let it go at times. Is there a solution for this or am I an addict? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

How do I grow self-confident and secure after clinical depression?

I have been depressed for the better part of the last 6 years or so. I am working on my anxiety/depression, but I want to be who I was before all this terribleness. How can I grow my confidence and leave depression behind for good? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

What kind of depression is characterized by waves?

It's not a constant depression, like if you can be happy but then you feel the depression creeping up on you, like a wave, lasts for a few to several days/weeks? Is there even a name for it? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

What was an economic issue that occured during the great depression that is also happening today?

It must be a problem that was resolved at the end of the great depression but has reoccurred in modern times. If you find one, how was it solved back in the great depression? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet