My friend is suffering from severe depression. Need advice?
My friend (21 years old) told me that she is severely depressed. She cries almost daily and is going to see a shrink this week. I'm not sure how I can help her get through this. She is reluctant to talk about it. I'm not sure what could be causing it since she is not in financial difficulties and has friends and family that she can depend on. Any advice on how to help her from people who had the same problem or who also went through depression would be appreciated. Thanks.
Depression during pregnancy?
Depression in pregnancy is actually more common then most people realize. Your hormones right now are on a roller coaster ride that make you think and feel things you never thought you would. If you aren't already I wold take a complete B vitamin everyday along with a good prenatal, a calcium and magnesium supplement and DHA. Eat high protein foods and avoid starch, carbs and sugary foods. Drink lots of water too. Make sure you are moving everyday. A brisk walk around the block in the fresh air will do a world of good. Try dancing to a song or two during the day. Journal your feelings and/or confide in a close friend or relative. Ask your dearest friend to be part of your "Support team" meaning that you can call them and talk to them anytime and they agree to listen and support you 100%. That alone can do wonders. If you are religious I encourage you to seek wisdom from the scriptures your tradition may have to offer, or to pray and meditate often. I also keep a thankfulness list. I jot down what I'm thankful for everyday. Simple things, silly things, it just reminds me to stop and notice all the blessings around me. For example on today's list I wrote: the way my husband's body slides into bed at the end of a long day, the way my youngest curls his toes while looking at a book, the color of the autumn sky all purple and streaked with pink, the rhythm of the breath that fills my body with the giddy joy of life, warm showers and the time to take them, freckles on my son's nose. If you try these things for a month or so and your symptoms don't improve or get worse I would talk to your doctor right away and find out if you might need stronger treatment. Good luck!
Depression and suicide thoughts while pregnant? ?
I am 26 weeks pregnant with my first child. Sometimes I get so depressed I don't understand why and have even thought about killing myself. I even went as far as what way I could do it. I never follow through because I just can't take my life and the baby's life. I don't want to die, but these emotions I am experiencing are becoming overwhelming and I am afraid of them. I think I have had a panic attack as well, my head began to get really hot, I began throwing up so hard I was gasping for air. Please don't call me evil, I am just asking for advice on what other women have done.
Im 17, pregnant, & SO SCARED please help me):?
hey, just found out im pregnant today, and ive been freaking out. My boyfriends 18 and im 17 and we were both each others first. he wants abortion, which i was always against saying "girls get themselves in the situation the least they could do is deal with it for 9 months then give it up for adoption" i really am against abortion, but im so scared its actually making me think about it. Im not worried about telling my parents, or money, or where im gunna live, i have that all serttled. im worried about my babys health and mine... il give you a little back story please read,....... (IM ABOUT 4-5 WEEKS BTW) ive always had a problem with throwing up, alot of people dont get it but its my biggest fear, causes my panic attack like severly.. weird i know... im also clinically depressed, have anxiety disorder. I just get very stressed and cant handle much im a very unstable person it sucks its like my mental health ive had it forever. Im not crazy. Im so scared about carrying this baby, i hear about people that get sick and throw up for 9 months straight, some none at all. when does the sickness start? Im terrified of everything to do with this pregnancy. Also i havnt eaten anny sort of red meat or chicken for years, i need to see a dietician and figure out how to start eating that again. all i eat is junk food and snack food lol... please let me know average time of sickness, when it starts, what you experienced, any input on abortion (if you had it) like what the abortion pill did to you (IDK i feel like a horrible person even thinking about it, i feel like itd scar me forever, obv.) PLEASE, no hate comments, i know im young, i might be dumb, i have alot on my plate, im just genuinley scared out of my mind :( thankyou....
I’m 17 and I want to get help for my depression and anxiety, but I’m afraid that my parents will treat me differently if they found out I also cut. What should I do?
First of all, do not despair. Do not feel you're in a bubble. Read this now…Make yourself understand and aware of one important thing, existence of GOD. This should be your fundamentals of self help. Knowing that someone is watching over you from above will take your confidence a notch higher. Think about who created the sky, sea, different animals, beautiful flowers and fruits, planets? Must be someone, some energy, something? I hope that rings a bell.Next, seek help. You need to tell your parents because self harm will not take you anywhere but will only ruin your mentality and spoil your future relationship be it with your partners or kids. You are very young, 17! Even if a human life expectancy is 80, then you still got 63 years ahead of you. You want to be making them beautiful years by feeling good and living peacefully!Tell your parents, tell someone older like some teacher in the school who will understand and will guide you. Never be afraid or ashamed of seeking help. We all need help here and there.Take the courage and let them help.Much L.O.V.E!!!
Going back to work after miscarriage, severely depressed.. help please?
I cannot imagine how much pain you are going through. You lost two children only 11 days ago, I can't imagine any reasonable people expect you to be "over it" by now! A counselor may help, and there are other resources out there for you. http://www.hopexchange.com/ may be able to help. You may feel like you are alone, but there are many other people out there who have suffered similar painful losses like you. I would say it isn't unreasonable for you to take some more time before returning to work.