May God Be with you

September 2, 2007 in Daily updates (personal)

hmm.. my friends’ friend commited suicide.. hmm..because of depression..but as usual he is a happy crappy guy who don look like he is going to commit suicide.. life is just so stress up for him.. but the main thing DEPRESSION… Do you have depression?? Depression is not something you can just “snap out of.” It’s caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals, along with other factors. Like any serious medical condition, depression needs to be treated. If you’ve been diagnosed with depression, you may wonder why it had to happen to you. The fact is that anyone can get depression. The first step in fighting depression is to understand what it is, how it affects you, and what causes it. The following DEPRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE has 16 simple questions that may help identify common symptoms of depression. The results can be a helpful way to discuss your condition with your healthcare provider and actually help him/her diagnose your condition. After answering the questions provided on the following pages, print the completed questionnaire and discuss any concerns with your doctor. As with any medical illness or condition, only your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional can provide a diagnosis of depression. The following questionnaire is intended to help you discuss symptoms with a qualified healthcare professional. This questionnaire is not intended to serve as a substitute for a diagnosis of depression by a qualified healthcare professional. If you think you may have depression, you should visit your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional as soon as possible. http://www.depression.com/depression_questionnaire.html visit this website to get the test.. be serious!!!! Every day can feel like a struggle when you’re depressed. Medical care and therapy are the most important steps to recovery. But there are things you can do to help yourself feel better: Recognize early signs. It’s important to recognize and treat depression as early as possible, which decreases your risk of becoming depressed again. If you pretend the problem isn’t there, it’s probably going to get worse. You need to watch for the types of events that contributed to depression in the past, and be alert for early symptoms. Set realistic goals. You may feel overwhelmed by everything you “should” be doing at home or at work. Try not to be hard on yourself. Remember that depression is an illness and that you can’t force yourself out of it. Focus on small, realistic goals to ease yourself back into your work and family routine. Do what you enjoy. Even if you don’t really feel like it, set aside time to do things that you like. Get together with friends. Take a walk. Go to the movies. Take up a hobby that you set aside years ago. Hold off on big decisions. Since depression can color your outlook on everything, it’s best to avoid making any big decisions—quitting a job or moving, for instance—until you feel better. Avoid alcohol. Although you might think it will help you feel better, alcohol can make your depression worse. Depressed people are at special risk of developing substance abuse problems, and alcohol interacts with many antidepressants. Exercise. There’s more and more evidence that exercise helps with mild to moderate depression. When you’re considering an exercise plan, don’t be too ambitious. Find an activity that you like, start slowly, and work up to exercising three times a week or more for 20 to 30 minutes. Also of Interest Learn about the benefits of keeping a journal.

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