Originally posted by: LoKe
I'm not sure. I'm not sure of anything anymore. I think I need to see a psychiatrist(psychologist?), but they cost money. Perhaps I have coverage on my parents end, but I really don't want to talk to them about it...
Originally posted by: Regs
Originally posted by: LoKe
I'm not sure. I'm not sure of anything anymore. I think I need to see a psychiatrist(psychologist?), but they cost money. Perhaps I have coverage on my parents end, but I really don't want to talk to them about it...
And you have to talk to them. There is no shame in it. You can't go on living in denile. It makes the way you feel and your problems themselves twice as worse.
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Originally posted by: totalcommand
With all that going on, I doubt anti-depressants would help on their own. Counseling is really needed. Maybe its time to tell the parents.
i'd just like to point out that counseling and psychotherapy are completely different.
the OP needs psychotherapy, not counseling. most counselors have an unrelated masters degree at BEST. psychotherapy requires a minimum of a specialized masters plus a state license, and a "psychologist" needs a PhD. or PsyD. plus a state license.
Originally posted by: LoKe
Originally posted by: Regs
Originally posted by: LoKe
I'm not sure. I'm not sure of anything anymore. I think I need to see a psychiatrist(psychologist?), but they cost money. Perhaps I have coverage on my parents end, but I really don't want to talk to them about it...
And you have to talk to them. There is no shame in it. You can't go on living in denile. It makes the way you feel and your problems themselves twice as worse.
I'm not in denial. I'm obviously admitting I have a problem. I just don't like people thinking I'm weak. =/
Originally posted by: LoKe
Need more info. ^^;
I've heard anti-depressants have a tendency to bring about thoughts of suicide. To this point; I've been able to control all such thoughts and avoid it, but I'm not sure how that'd work out with "the pills." Anyone have experience in that department?
Originally posted by: Chloraseptic
if you have a chemical inbalance in your brain causing you to feel this way, why wouldn't you take medication to help fix it?
Originally posted by: Malak
Anti-depressants don't get rid of your depression. Drugs do not fix your problems. Just think about that before you go off popping pills.
Originally posted by: Malak
Anti-depressants don't get rid of your depression. Drugs do not fix your problems. Just think about that before you go off popping pills.
Originally posted by: Triumph
When you fix the chemicals that are making you feel so bad that you can't even enjoy the things you used to love, then you can fix your "problems." Why wouldn't you want someone to get out of a slump?
Originally posted by: Malak
Originally posted by: Triumph
When you fix the chemicals that are making you feel so bad that you can't even enjoy the things you used to love, then you can fix your "problems." Why wouldn't you want someone to get out of a slump?
The body reacts to it's environment. Balancing it with drugs is not good for the body or the spirit. Ignoring the problems that are causing the depression is not a solution.
Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
Originally posted by: Malak
Originally posted by: Triumph
When you fix the chemicals that are making you feel so bad that you can't even enjoy the things you used to love, then you can fix your "problems." Why wouldn't you want someone to get out of a slump?
The body reacts to it's environment. Balancing it with drugs is not good for the body or the spirit. Ignoring the problems that are causing the depression is not a solution.
Depression is generally caused by a combination of factors, including imbalances in brain chemistry. Fixing other problems is a good solution to part of the problem, but anti-depressants can be helpful for fixing the rest of it.
Originally posted by: Malak
Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
Originally posted by: Malak
Originally posted by: Triumph
When you fix the chemicals that are making you feel so bad that you can't even enjoy the things you used to love, then you can fix your "problems." Why wouldn't you want someone to get out of a slump?
The body reacts to it's environment. Balancing it with drugs is not good for the body or the spirit. Ignoring the problems that are causing the depression is not a solution.
Depression is generally caused by a combination of factors, including imbalances in brain chemistry. Fixing other problems is a good solution to part of the problem, but anti-depressants can be helpful for fixing the rest of it.
What makes you think those imbalances aren't natural reactions to your emotional state?
Originally posted by: Malak
Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
Originally posted by: Malak
Originally posted by: Triumph
When you fix the chemicals that are making you feel so bad that you can't even enjoy the things you used to love, then you can fix your "problems." Why wouldn't you want someone to get out of a slump?
The body reacts to it's environment. Balancing it with drugs is not good for the body or the spirit. Ignoring the problems that are causing the depression is not a solution.
Depression is generally caused by a combination of factors, including imbalances in brain chemistry. Fixing other problems is a good solution to part of the problem, but anti-depressants can be helpful for fixing the rest of it.
What makes you think those imbalances aren't natural reactions to your emotional state?