I have a question about getting help for depression:?!
Question: I have a question about getting help for depression:.?
How do I get help.? I don't have enough money to see a counselor, though I have seen counselors in the past- they all tried to give me anti-depressants..Stubborn me always refused them for fear of them altering my personality..But now I really need some, I get randomly upset/depressed quite frequently..And I am tired of it..What do I do.?Health Question & Answer
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Really, meds sure altered my personality. Petty theft and inappropriate sexual behavior anyone.? I guess me "normal" is me a criminal. While abby normal is more socially acceptable.?! Figure that out... I'd rather stay home in my room than risk hurting people or getting arrested.
Anyway you can get sliding scale counseling from your school, college, or community medical clinic. Start asking around, there's all kind of city or county programs to bring health care to people who need it.
It's these kind of questions that makes me long for universal health care in the US. What if you felt you needed counseling, you've always had health care from birth and never had to worry about getting sick or getting medicine and you went online or called a number and made an appointment and in a week or month or whatever you could see a doctor! Health Question & Answer
Anyway you can get sliding scale counseling from your school, college, or community medical clinic. Start asking around, there's all kind of city or county programs to bring health care to people who need it.
It's these kind of questions that makes me long for universal health care in the US. What if you felt you needed counseling, you've always had health care from birth and never had to worry about getting sick or getting medicine and you went online or called a number and made an appointment and in a week or month or whatever you could see a doctor! Health Question & Answer
Doctors are too apt to give out medications. You are too young to have to take medication. You need to find a counselor or someone to talk to about what is causing your your depression. There are many questions I have: Are you depressed all the time.? Do you have bouts of mania.? How severe is your depression.? What is causing it.? Do you have triggers.? What makes you happy.? Why can't you talk to your family.?
Anyway before you get on anti-depressants try talking it out, and figuring a way out yourself. If you feel you can't, if it is too much to do on your own then seek out help. Let medications be the last resort. Health Question & Answer
Anyway before you get on anti-depressants try talking it out, and figuring a way out yourself. If you feel you can't, if it is too much to do on your own then seek out help. Let medications be the last resort. Health Question & Answer
quit bein so stubborn:P lol
well thats the short answer ^^
they recommenced meds for a reason and they do work!
dont worry they wont alter your personality, well they will stop making you so unhappy but surely thats a good thing :) if anything the meds will probably just calm you down, allowing you to think straight and tackle your depression issues better :)
im not sure how it works over the pond but meds here are free, if you need funds try talking with your parents :)
best of luckHealth Question & Answer
well thats the short answer ^^
they recommenced meds for a reason and they do work!
dont worry they wont alter your personality, well they will stop making you so unhappy but surely thats a good thing :) if anything the meds will probably just calm you down, allowing you to think straight and tackle your depression issues better :)
im not sure how it works over the pond but meds here are free, if you need funds try talking with your parents :)
best of luckHealth Question & Answer
There are some online counsellors that are free to talk to, but can't and won't give you any medication, of course.
If you are really against anti-depressants, maybe try something like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.? There are websites that can help you use this method to help change your thinking and make yourself feel happier. Health Question & Answer
If you are really against anti-depressants, maybe try something like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.? There are websites that can help you use this method to help change your thinking and make yourself feel happier. Health Question & Answer
i agree sometimes family can not be consulted on various matters....i suggest you talk to a stranger online....not a pervert or a pedophile ofcourse....you could rant on and on and it wouldn't matter because you don't know them as they to you...good luck...i too have depression problems i would just randomly feel morbid.....its lifeHealth Question & Answer
You dont need to see a counselors... All you need is to be loved by your friends and your family and get alot of hugs from themHealth Question & Answer
Try maybe talking with one of your family members.That one person who you are really close with.Health Question & Answer