My depression

I also wouldnt be afraid to contemplate electroshock treatments. They are alot less invasive then they used to be and will work often when medications fail. Kitty dukakis wrote a book about it called Shock. It talks alot about her experiences and also the science behind electroshock. It sounds a little drastic, but you might find that it works for you.

I'm glad that you were able to find something that works for you. It can be a tough road ahead finding the right medication to treat anxiety or depression. A lot of people give up because they think that nothing can help them. Hopefully your discussion will help others.

Hi jasmine. Thanks for sharing your story here.
I am sure that it will help our readers here who
are also experiencing the same depression you had.

I haven't heard of this medication though. I was
diagnosed with depression more than two years ago.
I was taking medication but I decided to stop it
after just six months.

Personally, I believe that depression has something
to do with our personal issues in life. Solving or
overcoming them needs a strong faith and mental
abilities to control our ways of thinking as well as
our ways of life. That includes the way we look at
life and approach every situation we are in.
I started to confront issues that I need to solve.

It was so hard at the start because there are also
lots of people who are contributory to my depression.
I have learned that sometimes we have to stay away from
people and things that gives us negative perception
about life. I was into belief that I can live without
them and be happy surrounded with just the beautiful
things and people in my daily life. That is my belief
until now. I am doing very well.

I wish you all the best jasmine. Thanks again for
this post.

Wow thanks so much for letting us know about this medicine, what kind of antidepressant med do u take with this?
I've been on effexor for 6 months and I feel kinda like I'm on auto pilot, with dips some lower than others. I have no ups
at all. Does this abilify give u ups. I mean are u able to feel happiness? I'd love to try it if so, next doctor visit I'll ask.
I'm happy for u, it's so hard to find the right med. Liz

Thanks for sharing this. I never thought depression is really that bad that you have to take some medications for it. All this time having a positive outlook in life and being very optimistic is one sure way to get out of depression.

if u are suffering from any kind of depression problem sleep is the best medicine just take alot and lot of sleep....There are lot medicines for this dont worry at all....And keep urself active dont let ur mind to wave ...do meditation ...many of my relation and friends suffer from depression so i have a lot of experience in this ..i have seen they are totally on control when the day they sleep well....

hey i have never heard about this treatment but may be it is helpfull. but according to me jasmine depression is something we ownself is responsible and there is also the the major participation from external environment as well. but i would say that to cure properly the depression part there collective effort is required. also one should we very well aware about the reasion of the depression. i was also in the depression when i was in the perticuler situation and was with among with some people. so i found my own solution to get rid with that situation and the people. yes it is true every time you cant take step like go away with the people those are causing depression for you in that case the proper understanding and collective effort by the surrounding people is required. if any one feel there is problem with them in that case the person who is cursing ownself is fool. depression is something which is almost created by the external fectors and action and reaction.
in that case more patience is required and more selfwork on mind is compelsory.

depression is something that is different for everyone i guess. im on my second type of antidepressant now and its working for me. i believe though, that its not just medication that you need to help you through a time like this. some people think you just have to change your attitude but its not that simple.

i am currently fighting my depression but its not easy. im in the middle of my final exams, im on my second lot of meds, im up to my fifth counsellor and second psychologist. but a regular combination of all of these, with healthy diet and exercise and being able to talk to at least one of my friends about my experience has been what has helped me through.

everyone's different though. it depends on your circumstances, your preferances, what and who you are comfortable with. there is something out there for everyone. somedays its hard to push on and give it another go but you've got to try. if not for yourself then for the others around you.

i havent heard of this medication but if it has the ability to help others fight their demons, i'm all for it. i don't believe anyone should ever have to live with this kind of pain.

and i envy those who dont know what its like.

I used to suffer from chronic depression and I no your pain mate. It felt like nothing was worthwhile everyday just as dull as the last.. I started to suffer from depression after I had a sleep disorder and the doctor said lack of sleep can cause it. I was given some anti depressants and it was the worst thing I ever did the drugs made me dopey and paranoid I was basically like a walking zombie. I was on the meds for about 3 months then asked my doctor was there another option i was put on a special diet and it really made me feel better I started to get more sleep and no joke in about a week I had never felt better. I wouldn't advise those drugs to anyone who's not going through extreme circumstances just think theres nearly always another option.
Good Lucky mate

i don't think my depression will be cured by medicine. only a real solution to my problem will be the answer i think. i don't want to depend on medicines. specially my depression is not biological in nature or cause but by some disappointments in life. i have to find solutions to my problem and that will be the cure to my depression.