Why does "depression" make me feel depressed?
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Anyway, I spent the first 3 years of this illness being told I'd got depression. I didn't feel depressed. I'm quite chipper most of the time. The anti-depressants made me miserable and fat.
Today I went to see the neurologist, and he's diagnosed me with depression. For the first time since that diagnosis was lifted, I feel miserable. The paranoia has kicked in, and I'm thinking about ways to end it all for the first time since my spell on venlafaxine.
Why?
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some people 'somatise' problems - like making your body a bill-board for what's wrong in your life but counselling and psychotherapy are fields full of people making a living without necessarily helping anyone. same goes for the medical professions and it goes with bells on for the alternative therapies.
my sister is a 'reiki master' (got the certificate and everything!) but is a fake and i know cos i've met at least one person who can do it for real and believe me you know when you meet a real one. i also know a reflexologist who's a bit of a miracle worker...and a homeopath who has helped me.
the thing i have found in all the helping professions time and time again is that most people are really playing out their own problems - a need to be useful, to be right, to be loved or valued - the lsit is endless. i say 'most' and i really mean that - i'm a psychotherapist myself and i know there are times when i have been completely hopeless because i couldn't even see the other person past my own issues.
i'd say the thing is to find people who are good at what they do - through recommendation from people who can demonstrate change - and try a few things, together, that work for you. for me i have good results from a mixture of homeopathy, counselling and reflexology BUT that was reaqlly mainly down to, i think, the amazing quality of the three people i trust like that.
i'm sorry you've had all this and i hope you find something better.
o - just one last point - psychology and psychopharmacology might have their place but i have generally seen about a 99 to 1 ratio of people made worse by drugs rather than made better...doctors tend to not know much about emotional literacy, something there training perhaps stops them getting from real experience in many cases. a simple thing like the difference between grief, 'stuck' grief and depression isoutside the knowledge of every doctor i've made but again - most people, and i teach this stuff and include myself in this, have only a partial insight into the human condition at best.
a book called rowan's 'reality game' might help you make a more informed decision about any professional pontificating on the state of your mental health though...
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Maybe your in a stressful job. If so, get out of it. Health always comes before work.
depression is self inflicted.only you can pull yourself together.
It sounds like it could be side affects of whatever meds you are on now.. my son is Bi-Polar and one of his first meds made him feel more suicidal. I would suggest eating healthy and staying away from caffiene and other natural drugs and see if you feel any better.
coz it's depression
Whoa! I think you're best bet is to get some professional help! Honestly, I think some of the issues you are dealing with are beyond the scope of a public forum where any half-brained person will have "sound" advice.
With that being said, this half-brained person tends to think that depression is a genetic issue. If you have it, chances are someone in your family deals with it, as well. But truthfully, maybe seek the advice of a mental health professional...
depression comes in various forms and stages....there are so many different medications out there..you just have to find what suits you best..i've tried about three different kinds 'till i found one that works very well for me..get another doctor's opinion if you have to.
waht objective tests did your neurologist use; Beck's depression inventory? anything similar? sounds like there could be some doubt - anyhow how can a neurologist diagnose depression - they can only rule out physical brain problems as far as I am aware. Ask to be referred to a good cognitive behavioral psychologist. if it is depression they will be a real help - if not they will soon rule it out.
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Depression is not your fault. It's caused by a chemical imbalance of the brain. People can't just snap out of it at will. It take the proper medication(s) and doctors to help you deal with the depression. Depression can cause you to feel like crap(I know that the wording is a little off here). You can feel pain because of depression. It does feel like a battle sometimes. I know. I have depression and have lived with it for over 10 years. It takes will power and help from loved ones. I wish you well and God bless. Go to the doctor and tell him/her how you feel. They will try medications that can help. It may take a while to find the right one and you may feel like you will never feel better. Remember to give it time. In the mean time try to stay away from stress and people that bring you down. Also don't turn to alcohol or drugs. They will make you feel worse. If you have any more questions feel free to contact me.
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