Clinical depression is a state of sadness or melancholia that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of daily living....
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I am new to the community...joined today in fact.
I have never actually been diagnosed with depression, but I feel like that is what the elephant sitting on my chest is. My family has a history of mental illness...my aunt was schizophrenic and my sister has a schizo-affective disorder. I am married with two children, and sometimes feel that they and everyone else would be better off if I just wasn't here. I know they love me, but I feel so down...like I can't ever do anything right. My husband has no patience with psychiatry, even though his mother was bi-polar. He's made the comment that he does not know if he could be as patient as his father(who stayed with her until her death). I think I'm afraid to admit to him that I think something is wrong with me, although he has commented that I have "changed", and that I have mood swings. I know I probably need to talk to my doctor, but I dread taking medication, and sometimes it seems as if going through the process is just too much trouble. I put up a good front most days, but nobody knows how I really feel. Posted on 02/27/07, 09:02 am |
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YOu need to talk to your doctor. You would be surprised to find out how many people around you are taking anti-depressants in this day and age. If your husband is any sort of a man he will support you through this. Remember YOU ARE WORTH IT! Never think that your kids would be better off with out you, your kids need you. If you ever need to talk, or just vent, that's why we're here. I've found lots of support here and I hope you can find the same. I'll keep you in my prayers. 
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Definitely see a dr. I knew my husband wouldn't understand my depression - he used to just tell me to cheer up or pull myself together - so when I went I didn't tell him until 6 months later when the anti-depressants were working and I felt stronger.
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Ditto to all..gotta talk to the Doc. I felt the same way about taking pills, but not all antidepressants are permanent and it will balance you. You would take antibiotics for and infection right? Your Dr. should be able to find the one that is right for you and help you!
ITS OK! You just need a little help right now.
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what is the diff between Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatry Psychiatry, Geriatric"
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/Depression/dh/8520
I guess the subject line says it all. I'm new on this community and I am feeling terribly alone. I hate it. I am in a …
