In what ways would suggest help to a depressed person?
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Medication? Therapist? A human being that's willing to hear you out
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First, you listen. You don't give glib answers like "there are others worse off" or "snap out of it" etc (as many people do). You have to realise that this is a chemical reaction in the body. Certain hormones have become suppressed leading to irrational feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness etc When you have listened, then you gently suggest that you go together to a counsellor or priest/minister/rabbi or doctor and get some help to get over the feelings. This might involve some temporary or long-term medication (depending on the severity of the depression), but it needs professional help.
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I can help you out with that. I am 24, and I suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. I would start by being referred to a pshychiatrist (no it does not mean you are nuts). I would suggest this kind of doctor because GP and or phychologist are not nearly as experienced in prescribing medication if needed. When I was younger, my doc just handed me one thing after another. It was not until I started seeing my pshych that I was given the right medicine, not to mention finally found a connection with a doctor. Don't feel hopeless if the first doc doesn't work out. You need to make a connection, and you will know, you will be able to feel it. If you take medication, I can only suggest that you DO NOT TAKE EFFEXOR! I am off of my medication now, but coming off of the Effexor was the most horrible experience ever. I promise there is light at the end of the tunnel, and I think it's great that you want advice and you want to take action. Cheers Danielle
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