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How Do I Find A Professional To Speak To?
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I ask this question that may seem silly but I don't know how to start looking for a professional. What is the criteria, do they specialize in different types of mental disorders, do I need to be referred by a GP?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I totally agree @A MyDepressionTeam Member. I hd a GP who was asked to refer me to rhe community nental health team for a medication review (at the request of my employer). He did the referral - for… read more

Going To A Family Doctor About Depression And Anxiety?
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I want to make an appointment with my doctor about my depression and anxiety but I'm really nervous about it. Can anyone (especially anyone in Canada) tell me what to expect? Will she prescribe me meds or would she need to refer me to someone else?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hello Lauraliz, if you have been to your doctor for quite a while, then they will pick up how you are feeling and then ask a few questions, but before you go write down on some paper what's going on… read more

What Causes Depression?
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I don't consider feeling sad about something bad that happened depression. That is a normal response to something. To me depression is feeling bad when I don't really have a reason to. Or feeling too bad about something that happened. Too bad for too long.

What causes that? Why do I react differently than other people?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I talked with several Psychiatrists and psychologist over the year's and my final answer is they are all quacks. I had a lot of issues growing up and just like many of you the anger and the pain… read more

I Have Tried About Ten Different Anti Depressants And Feel Like None Are Working. ?
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I can't focus, have zero motivation to do anything, not able to keep up with anything, can't finish anything. Could I have an incorrect diagnosis?

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Just do it. Works for me. But only once in a while

Does Anyone Have Any Tips For A First Psychotherapy Appointment?
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I am happy to report that I start seeing a psychologist tomorrow and I am super excited about it. I have been waiting for this for so long that I want to make sure I am fully prepared for my first session. I know from experience that the first session is often used to get to know the patient and to discuss what they hope to gain from therapy. As such, I was wondering if anyone has any tips that will help me remain calm and in control. Should I write some things down and take it with me?

Any… read more

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I am in physscotherapy and love it. Feel real comfortable. One thing I can say don't be afraid to talk and be honest.😁

How Is Everyone Today?? How Do You Deal With Depression N Anxiety??? It Seems Like The World Is Eating You Alive
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Jesus is the most important person in my life but I struggle why he won't help me or help me help myself for my pain and depression, does that make sense?

Relationships
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How do u keep from giving up on finding a partner, when everything they do can be misconstrued as rejection...?

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Myself and my fiance have been together for almost 10 years now and he's wonderful as he will chase up my medication for me if I've already tried to myself and gotten nowhere or if he sees that I'm… read more

Need Any Help I Can Get
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Ive been doing great. Without meds I have been doing great the past few years. Worked hard to get back on my feet again. But lately the voices etc is returning. I dont have the funds or medical aid to get help does anyone have an idea of where I can get help. I cant go through this again.....

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@A MyDepressionTeam Member I believe you need medicine to get at least to a tolerable place. I am not in South Africa, but I would try to reach an emergency number for mental health and ask if they… read more

Does Anyone Take A Combination Of 2 Or 3 Or More, Of Medications?
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I am taking 60mg Cymbalta per day and 10mg Valium to help me sleep for anxiety and severe depression.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I gotta ask my psychiatrist if she’ll prescribe me a sleep aid cuz the increase in Risperdal isn’t working

How Izit Like Being On Treatment..
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I started suffering from depression since the age of 18 and over the years it's been getting worse.anxiety just started 2 years ago,so I have been going back and birth about going to see a psychologist.I'm afraid I'll be out on some kinds of meds.my question is,how does medication help with anxiety and depression.will they help or will just make things worse.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thuskie, my experience over decades of receiving antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs was that they gave me minimal if any relief. I have pretty much tried them all. I dealt with major depression… read more