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Q: Why would Psychologists be the best discipline to help understand Clinical Depression?
Why would Psychologists be the best discipline to help understand Clinical Depression, compared to sociologists??

A: I have done a lot of research into this, so through personal experience and self interest I have found the following. Medical research says cognitive therapy gets the best results for treating depression. From personal experience look and learn from www.authentichappiness.com. Do the VIA test. Get and read his books. Self esteme, dealing with personal baggage and start doing what you are good at (VIA test). Hope this helps.

Q: Can Bipolar Disorder be misdiagnosed as Clinical Depression?
Can you become bipolar after having Clinical Depression? I mean, can it develop from Clinical Depression?

A: Yes. Often times, people with Bipolar disorder have not yet manifested symptoms of a bipolar illness. In order to be accurately diagnosed with bipolar illness a major depressive episode must be present AND at some point either symptoms of mania, hypomania, or a mixed episode must also be present.

So, a person can go years with depression (unipolar) and then develop manic, hypomanic, or have a mixed episode and the diagnosis would then change to Bipolar Disorder.

Hope this helps.

Q: Can clinical depression last a lifetime?
I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression last year and have been on SSRIs ever since. I do feel great now, but only when I take my medication. I reckon I’ve been dragging myself through life with this condition over the past 15 years already – is there any hope I’ll ever snap out of it, or is it likely that I’m going to have to live with it for the rest of my life?

A: I was diagnosed with Major (Clinical) Depression about 19 years ago – and I still have it and take medication for it. The doctor(s) say I will need to take this medication the rest of my life – and I tend to believe them b/c I have tried to go off the medication, only to find out that I get worse

It’s a chemical thing for me. Everyone is different. Some people can come off medication. Take it one day at a time

Q: what causes clinical depression and how is it cured?
what causes clinical depression? how is it cured? is there a medicine? do they use happy pills? can you cheer someone up with it

A: It’s a chemical imbalance of the brain.
It’s very common
SSRIs are a class of drugs that help correct the imbalance.

Q: Do insurance companies consider clinical depression a pre-existing condition?
I was diagnosed with clinical depression and am on multiple medications. I’m about to receive an insurance plan from my new employer. Do I need to tell them (or my employer) about this?

A: Group plans do not usually exclude pre-existing conditions from coverage, so read your contract. If it’s a small business or you had to get an individual plan because it is a REALLY small business, then it could be an issue. If you have to fill out a health history to obtain coverage, then you have to put it down, it is a medical condition like any other. If you have had insurance cover you for treatment ever, this information is in a central data base that insurers can check, I am pretty sure, just to prevent fraud. If you take a risk and don’t report it and your insurance doesn’t cover pre-existing conditions for a time, you risk that any treatment you get for almost any condition that could possibly be construed to be related to the depression or side effects from the medications, they will look into it and deny payment, after you have already incurred costs.

Q: I fear that a friend of mine suffers from clinical depression. How can I tell?
One minute, she’s laughing and joking around. The next, she’s got her head down responding as “F*** you!” to anyone that talks to her. I have lately read about clinical depression and heard that these are common symptoms. She has never mentioned anything about it, but I am worried. How can I tell?

A: From what you’ve described, your friend could be suffering from a variety of things — depression, anxiety, mood swings, or even substance abuse. With clinical depression there is a two week period of depressed mood or it diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities. This does not mean depressed mood for a few minutes or hours but all day every day for two weeks or more. Clinical depression is often accompanied by other symptoms as well including problems with sleep, appetite, energy, interest in doing things that are normally fun, and sexual activity. Often with clinical depression a person begins to feel as though life is not worth living and develop suicidal thoughts.

I would suggest that you have an honest talk with your friend to see if they are experiencing any of these symptoms.

Q: Nervous breakdown and clinical depression, is there a difference?
Nervous breakdown and clinical depression, is there a difference?
If so, what are the differences?
thanks.

A: Technically, there is no such thing as a nervous breakdown, and it is not a diagnosis. The DSMRIV-R, the diagnostic manual for psychiatrists and psychologists, has never included nervous breakdown as a diagnosis. However, in popular parlance, a breakdown can mean anything from a psychotic break (bad) to an inconvenience (something you’re over in two minutes). It basically doesn’t convey any medical or psychiatric information. The concept is grossly overused.

Clinical depression has a number of signs: sadness, crying lasting more than two weeks; irritability; change in eating habits; change in sleeping habits; possible suicidal ideation; lack of energy; loss of interest in sex; loss of interest in something you are normally interested in, and others. Clinical depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain affecting one or more neurotransmitters. Doctors usually refer to it as just depression. It can combine with other psychiatric states or appear by itself.

If a doctor tells you that you had a nervous breakdown, he/she is probably talking down to you. It’s best to get a specific diagnosis in case it ever reoccurs.

Q: Anyone on here tcc when they have clinical depression?
My husband and I want to give our 2yo a bother or sister and I have clinical depression anyone else been in this situation?

A: I haven’t been in this situation, but I didn’t want to leave you without any answers. I’m nearly 20 and I have clinical depression. I know that it is genetic and my family has a long history of it, but my two siblings have never shown signs of depression. If that’s what you’re worried about, it’s kind of just random chance I guess. If you’re ready to, I don’t think the depression should stop you. Time doesn’t stop for anyone, so live your life to the fullest. Good luck, I hope I helped even a little bit.

Q: 17 year old boy with clinical depression in desperate need of help?
I’m a 17 year old boy with clinical depression and am being treated with prozac. Everyday i want to die and every day i cry and cry with no releif from my intense emotional pain.

Is this normal? and am i ever going to get better?

A: Different people have different reactions to different medications and it takes a bit of trial and error to get dosage and medication that will work best for you. Keep in close contact with your psychiatrist, and let him know when things are particularly bad. Don’t worry about “bothering” him, that is his job. After a little experimenting, you and your doctor will hit upon the optimum combination of drug type and dosage and you will begin to feel better. In the meanwhile, keep busy, get plenty of exercise and don’t give up hope. Many people have suffered like you are right now, but have made it back to a normal life. Call your psychiatrist and let him know that this is not working for you, at least not yet. If your depression is worse than it was before you started taking the medication, tell him that too. Remember it takes a while for the medication to build up in your system and begin to actually work, so if you just started the meds you need to give them a chance. Good luck.

Q: I have clinical depression but my parents won’t help me?
I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression but my parents won’t let me take the lexapro the doctor gave me. I don’t know what to do because you can’t just therapize clinical depression. And don’t say pills are bad because chances are the people who say that have never even taken them. How do I convince my parents that anti-depresant pills arent what they used to be and I can go on with my life?

A: No parent wants to believe their child is depressed I didn’t want to with my child even though I have diagnosed with it. Chances are someone in your family has been diagnosed with it or maybe even undiagnosed and ignores the signs. It is definetly a step if your doctor has prescribed them look up information online or even ask your parents why they wont get it. Myself including I have had a problem with just a certain pill and have requested my child to be given another one based on the information out there on what they prescribed. If talking doesn’t help sometimes a aunt uncle grandparent and sometimes even talking to the doctor when you go back will help educate your parents. Yeah they may get upset but your obviously needing the help the medication gives. My daughter without medication and unknown to me tried to kill her self. Thank God she failed but I’m a strong believer In the medication working sometimes its trial and error with so many out there but the outcome is worth it if it helps solve the depression. Good luck

Q: did my mum having postnatal depression raise my chances of developing clinical depression?
i’ve had severe depression for years, but i only just found out my mum had postnatal depression with my older brother…who died as a baby. :(

does anyone have any information or websites on the links between postnatal depression and clinical [or psychotic] depression?

i already have information on the raised chances of having clinical depression if your relatives have it.
is it the same chances?
as i have already said i do have depression.
i am on medication.
i already have a psychiatrsit.

A: Lucy Y is wrong, depression is somewhat genetic. There is an increased chance of you having it if your mother had it. This doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to have it though. There are environmental factors as well such as stress.

Q: why do people get clinical depression?
They can get over their depression phase if they want to. Fix their problems that are a cause of their clinical depression.

A: Hi,

I’ve been in fairly hefty senior management positions for around 4 decades and have had up to 500 staff under me at times. I’ve had to deal frequently with many people suffering Depression, so know a little about what you are going through. Depression is far more common than most people think because most people either don’t recognise it or hide it. In fact, I think the stats show that up to one-in-five people suffer from Depression, all over the world. It’s good that you’re getting it out in the open and seeking advice. Just be careful of the myths and here-say, though. A lot of people don’t know what they’re talking about and just seem to make things up as they go along.

Anyhow, to cut to the chase – Nowadays, I produce videos, and last year made a 35-minute DVD presented by a top UK Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Darryl Britto, who is a personal friend of mine, and who wanted to squash all the myths about depression, because he felt that very few people thoroughly understood what it is all about. In the DVD he includes an explanation of the three main treatments available. It’s purposely in simple layperson’s language and aimed at 4 categories of people.
1) Those with Depression,
2) Those who think they may have Depression,
3) Friends and family of those with Depression, and
4) People training in the healthcare sector.

If interested, you can see a FREE PREVIEW on YouTube at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce1viJ7zqCU

I sincerely hope this information might help you. You are not alone. Depression is treatable in the majority of cases and it’s truly not as bad as you feel it is – you just need to know the FACTS and what Depression is all about, which then makes it ten times more easy to handle.

Good luck & Cheers
John E

Q: stress sleep deprived very busy at work cause clinical depression?
people are saying lack of sleep, a lot of stress, very busy at work can cause clinical depression. CAN EVERYONE can this? or is it usually the people who have depression most of the time have this?
is depression something that can come and go in a person who doesnt have an imbalance?

thanks

A: There are very many factors which can contribute towards someone having an anxiety disorder, and yes, the lifestyle issues you mention are some of those factors.

They come under these headings – sleep patterns, diet, exercise, work/family/financial matters – and generally there will be more than one factor involved. For example, you could have real stress at work which could cause bad sleep patterns and therefore sleep deprivation.

There are also other factors – check out the site below and you will see articles on this – but these are the lifesyle issues.

Two further comments in answer to your question.

Firstly, anxiety disorders are very, very common, with 1 in 4 of us having them at some time in their life – I suffered for over 13 years –

And secondly, they can be got rid of by unearthing the root cause and then learning how to get rid of it, or them – again, that site will help. There are skills and technqiues which you can learn which you incorporate into your everyday life.

And by the way, a person can be depressed without having any imbalance as you call it – this can be an heriditary thing, and is another one of the factors covered in articles on that site.

Hope this helps – best of luck.

Q: Whats the difference between depression and Clinical depression???
Ive been very depressed before. I still am but not as much ..its mild. So last year my symptoms were bad sleeping patterns. I stayed up till morning almost and went to sleep very late. My shoulders always tensed up. I ignored all my friends and stayed home and stopped exercising etc. This lasted for about 3-4 months. Then i went on vacation and it went away i felt very good. So was that clinical depression or what? whats the difference? Does clinical depression never go away?

A: Clinical depression is from chemical imbalance in the brain. And, that is a reason.
Everyone suffers from depression now and again for different reasons.
The challenge is being able to cope with the symptoms. Both causes and symptoms of depression can be alleviated with medication and counselling. Look into it, and see which would better suit you.

Q: Why do people stay home from school/work with clinical depression?
Ugh, I get the whole clinical depression thing, I’ve had it the whole school year…for many school years.

But why do people stay home with it? I thought (through experience) you just make yourself go to school/work (and hate it).
That totally answered my question. :|

A: I guess the reason they stay home is because they are the ones who can’t make themselves go to work/school. I also suffer depression and I also make myself get up and go to work and put on a happy face, but the thought of staying home and missing work appalls me. However, I think the ones that stay home are the one who feel they have nothing to lose or they are not getting the help they need to go about their day. Don’t know if that answered your question or not but that is my best guess.

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