1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 4:52 pm PST

To me depression happens for most people when a change in their life has occured and they find it difficult to get used to..Also change in lifestyle like brake up or divorce is a start for depression..i love to read about depression but theres not much answers ...thanx..

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 5:33 pm PST

I have been on some sort of blood pressure medication over half of my life (56yrs) and this is the first I've read, heard or thought about that depression could or could not be tied in with the meds.I have been depressed or "blue" at different points in my life-Deaths,trauma, menopause, bad marriage- you name it and I claim it-and all the times on blood pressure meds at the same time- and never tied the meds into it. My doctor NEVER mentioned it either. Thanks for the info.....

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 5:42 pm PST

I experienced a cerebral hemorrhage the day after I was born (I am now 61) and my neurologist thinks it's had a lifelong influence on my chronic depression. I am also being treated for hypothydroidism and diabetes 2, and I'm sure they both have made unwanted contributions.

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 6:44 pm PST

I was treated for chronic depression that left me with a disorder thats major syptom is depression. I certainly now know that medications can cause depression, but what I don't know is why, when you complain about a medication, doctors insist that you continue to take it. Especially when you're more depressed while you're taking it. Overcomer

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 12:02 pm PST

Great article.

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 12:03 pm PST

Great article.

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 1:20 pm PST

This article will help me manage my moderate to severe depressive symptoms.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 3:27 pm PST

Despite our society's belief that everyone should work 24/7, my experience has convinced me that going without sleep or getting very little sleep for long periods of time (years) contributes, if not causes, health problems, among them depression. I have experienced tremendous and numerous losses throughout life, including loss of health, friends and family, and each event would cause me to become "depressed", as a few psychiatrists and psychologists insisted. These professionals made me feel that I was abnormal for being sad for more than 24 hours following the death of a parent, a divorce, a job loss, the death of a beloved pet and numerous other traumas, tragedies and overwhelming challenges I still must face alone today. Although I had at least six and sometimes a dozen of these types of losses each year practically since birth, for years I was always able to somehow find the strength to "pick myself up by my bootstraps". It wasn't until I suddenly became unable to "push" my body with caffeine in an effort to go without sleep or with very little sleep to continue coping with the multitude of losses and constant and overwhelming responsibilities and tasks required by employers, life (plumbing, electrical, etc., problems) and so on that I became physically ill, followed by "clinically depressed". I wondered why massive amounts of caffeine and my "will" were no longer effective in forcing or pushing my body and mind to do what I had been able to make them do before. The diagnosis of CFIDS and fibromyalgia, along with other chronic conditions, by several doctors, gave me my answer. Although I am a bit better (5-10 percent) due to a new medication for CFIDS, I still have constant pain that no medication seems to help. I am sleeping, but I feel "guilty" for sleeping and I likely wouldn't do it at all without a prescription medication. I feel guilty for not being productive 24/7, for not being able to catch up on everything that must be done, even though nearly every waking moment I have is spent on trying to catch up with paperwork, repairs, phone calls, appointments, etc. If this were a different time, I would not feel guilty and would not be made to feel guilty for "resting" and/or for sleeping eight hours a night but encouraged to do so in order to speed my recovery. Surely, rest and sleep are two components of health and happiness that should be required in today's society rather than penalized.

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 3:57 pm PST

backup gurl this was very helpful i have suffered from depression and it is not fun .Very informative.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 6:15 pm PST

Good article. Asked my internist abt thyroid, she says it's fine--low normal. Hmppf! I'm going to keep on that, starting w/ my shrink, and onward. K.V. sweetie, if anyone has a "right" to be depressed, your history sure proves you do. Hope you can keep on trying to ease off on your hectic life, don't feel guilty about getting enough sleep ("enough" varies widely, but you know what you need, just don't feel bad about getting enough rest. I'd say "Cheer up" but as a lifelong TRD (treatment-resistant-depressive) I know that particular line, and others like it just make me grind my teeth!! I hope you keep getting better, as you seem to be doing. Nobody outside the comics can be Superwoman (or -man).

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 6:41 pm PST

yes, because my dad is going threw something now and this sounds like what is happening to him.he is 80 year old and still has a lot to deal with.

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 6:51 pm PST

I love to read this,,,, Be cool and learn how to control your temper in every thing something make you worst.It is the best reminders on how to keep our self to stay mentally & physically healthy.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 7:26 pm PST

KV, I certainly hope your dr. is treating your anxiety and perfectionism as well as depression. Stuffing emotions and self-medicating with caffeine isn't healthy for you, either. BTDT.

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 7:56 pm PST

we need more info like this for the average joe who will not discuss anything with a doctor. Keep it coming....

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 8:30 pm PST

Check out Dr. Daniel Amen- PBS has been showing both of his shows. You will see brain scans of different people. He is like Dr. Oz. on Oprah, but without Oprah. He will tell you what you got and how to go about fixing it. I do know from my own experience that it not one thing , but a few things done together that make a world of difference for me. For me its Diet, Exersise,and High Quality vitimans and supplements. FishOil ,sunshine and or vitimanD3 in Liquid gel, I have tummy issues so I take probiotics, food enzymes, and magnesium. I have allergies so I take care of myself, netti pot,air purifier,clariton,mask when I dust etc. I watch Health shows on PBS, In addition to Dr.s Amen & Oz Check out Dr. Christine Nothrup for women& menopause,Brenda Watson on digestion and elimination(Poop) what you eat makes such a difference on how you feel. Dr. Wayne Dwyer and Doug Kaufman from Know the Cause.I heard Sylvia Brown once say people and places can make you sick. That one sentence changed my entire prespective which has changed my life.If you are toxic I don't want to know you. Same goes for places too. Hit the Library and the internet. Turn off the bad news on the TV. Thoughts lie, You don't have to believe everything that you think. You have to change your thought pattern-its easy ,you just start, then talk to yourself as nice as you would talk to someone you like,love or respect. Smile,yes just smile to yourself, check out a sunrise or a sunset, Play with a kitten.I wish you all the best .Take Care,Out &About

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