Depression
Also called: Clinical depression, Dysthymic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Unipolar depression Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. more...
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my weeks are now showing patterns. normally days at work i'd start off with high-energy n even having laughters n socializing with ppl whom i normally wouldn't get too well along with; then start breakfast the hard time, however much i wanna eat, nth seems right n often immediately after (or sometimes in the middle of) the breakfast, i needa dash off for toilets either to discharge everything cos my stomach hurts, or the food got all puked out involuntarily. lunch doesn't look too gd either, i can'...
by wingmccrispy, 1 replies, updated 4 months ago.Taking prozac and chlopin(sp) for depression. Have to take a benedryl to conteract the allergies I have to mediations...finding it all to not be working. Ever heard of negative effects of benedryl or it so called, "turning on you," as if it is doing the reverse.
by jeb1971, 1 replies, updated 5 months ago.I AM TAKING WELLBUTRIN FOR COUPLE OF YEARS NOW (THE LOWEST DOSAGE), IT HELPS A LITTLE, NOT TOO MUCH. NOW, THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED TOPROL XL FOR ME FOR MY HEART PULPUTATIONS. I STARTED HAVING A HARD TIME FALLING ASLEEP AT NIGHT AND FEELING ANXIOUS. IS IT THE COMBINATION OF THESE DRUGS OR IS IT SOMETHING ELSE (I AM UNDER AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF STRESS AT THIS TIME).
by 4gmnaa, 1 replies, updated 6 months ago.Start a new topic about Depression
What is Depression?
Also called: Clinical depression, Dysthymic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Unipolar depression
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist and interfere with your everyday life. Symptoms can include Sadness Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy Change in weight Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping Energy loss Feelings of worthlessness Thoughts of death or suicide Depression can run in families, and usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It is much more common in women. Women can also get postpartum depression after the birth of a baby. Some people get seasonal affective disorder in the winter. Depression is one part of bipolar disorder . There are effective treatments for depression, including antidepressants and talk therapy. Most people do best by using both.
