Many people have told me I am depressed, I deep down know I am extremely depressed. I dont know how to deal with my depression, sometimes I just want to drift away from my life and simply not exist. Im afraid to tell someone, how can I move on?

Do not waste yourself sitting alone, with your head full of depressing thoughts. Since you have come so far as asking this question here, go one step ahead and meet a counselor. We all can tell you to try this or that to stay positive, but a professional counselor, who has experience in handling cases like yours, is the only person, whose advice could help you. Take a look at http://www.recoveryconnection.org/depression-treatment.php?utm_source=answerbag&utm_medium=ru&utm_campaign=depressiontreatment . It’s a great information resource and runs a toll-free helpline at 1-800-933-3869, where counselors are available round the clock. These are sensitive guys who would hear you out, keep all your info confidential and help you find the right treatment for your depression.

Depression isn't a medical condition as some ppl think. I mean if you think drowing out your depression by taking pills will make it go away kinda like an alcoholic thinks that drinking will make the pain go away and make it all better it's a temporary fix. I mean what are you gonna do when even drugs wont fix it anymore. Because we were designed for so much more then this life can give us alot of us just give up. I wanna tell you about someone who can give you a purpose in life, his name is Jesus you might think oh come on really??! but i've been in the same boat before you'll never be competely happy and content till you give it all to him. He designed you for a personal realasonship with him. Give him a try you won't be disapointed.

Depression is a REAL medical condition with REAL medical help. If you had diabetes, wouldn't you seek medical attention and take medication if needed? Depression is no different. Why suffer when help is available? I speak from a place of real empathy. Just see your regular doctor. They will guide you from there. Things CAN be better. You don't have to live in darkness. Good luck!!

You talk to a doctor.


There are different types of depression.

* Major depression
* Dysthymia
* Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
* Symptoms of bipolar disorder and mania
* Depression symptoms of manic depression
* Mania symptoms of manic depression

Some types of depression run in families, indicating that a biological vulnerability to depression can be inherited.

Major depression also seems to occur in generation after generation in some families, although not as strongly as in bipolar I or II. Indeed, major depression can also occur in people who have no family history of depression.

An external event often seems to initiate an episode of depression. Thus, a serious loss, chronic illness, difficult relationship, financial problem, or any unwelcome change in life patterns can trigger a depressive episode. Very often, a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors is involved in the onset of a depressive disorder.

Different neuropsychiatric illnesses seem to be associated with an overabundance or a lack of some of these neurochemicals in certain parts of the brain. For example, a lack of dopamine at the base of the brain causes Parkinson's disease. Alzheimer dementia seems to be related to lower acetylcholine levels in the brain.

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Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression. The cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depression can interfere with normal functioning, and frequently causes problems with work, social and family adjustment. It causes pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life as well as the life of the depressed person.

Impact of Depression:
Causes tremendous emotional pain
Disrupts the lives of millions of people
Adversely affects the lives of families and friends
Reduces work productivity and absenteeism
Has a significant negative impact on the economy, costing an estimated $44 billion a year
Depression and bipolar depression are presented separately on this website because of the unique problems encountered with bipolar disorder. Individuals interested in information about bipolar disorder should also review the information on depression, as bipolar disorder usually includes depressive episodes as well. Bipolar disorder was formerly called manic-depressive disorder. It is a type of depression, and it characterized by the presence of mood swings, especially "manic highs" that often result in high risk, self-damaging behavior. Most individuals with bipolar disorder have both depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes.

Depression is a psychological condition that changes how you think and feel, and also affects your social behavior and sense of physical well-being. We have all felt sad at one time or another, but that is not depression. Sometimes we feel tired from working hard, or discouraged when faced with serious problems. This too, is not depression. These feelings usually pass within a few days or weeks, once we adjust to the stress. But, if these feelings linger, intensify, and begin to interfere with work, school or family responsibilities, it may be depression.

Depression can affect anyone. Once identified, most people diagnosed with depression are successfully treated. Unfortunately, depression is not always diagnosed, because many of the symptoms mimic physical illness, such as sleep and appetite disturbances. Recognizing depression is the first step in treating it.

Nearly two-thirds of depressed people do not get proper treatment:
The symptoms are not recognized as depression.
Depressed people are seen as weak or lazy.
Social stigma causes people to avoid needed treatment.
The symptoms are so disabling that the people affected cannot reach out for help.
Many symptoms are misdiagnosed as physical problems
Individual symptoms are treated, rather than the underlying cause.
Clinical depression is a very common psychological problem, and most people never seek proper treatment, or seek treatment but they are misdiagnosed with physical illness. This is extremely unfortunate because, with proper treatment, nearly 80% of those with depression can make significant improvement in their mood and life adjustment

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