Comments on: depression http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression Perspectives from the Epocrates Community Tue, 24 May 2011 06:57:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: ann http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-5748 ann Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:54:32 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-5748 i think the key to trying to get a handle on ur depression is to be aware of it and acknowledge it,accept it as it is part of who u are,i try to i think the key to trying to get a handle on ur depression is to be aware of it and acknowledge it,accept it as it is part of who u are,i try to

]]> By: b http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-5563 b Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:00:39 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-5563 ive struggled with this inconvience for most of my life,from 7 till now 24..i have tried medication and all it did was put pressure on my head,is there a cure for this?seems like the more i gain the more i ache?what in the world?pf there is advce please share im 24 and feel 60,please respond life must go on.P.S this is lame,i feel yah! ive struggled with this inconvience for most of my life,from 7 till now 24..i have tried medication and all it did was put pressure on my head,is there a cure for this?seems like the more i gain the more i ache?what in the world?pf there is advce please share im 24 and feel 60,please respond life must go on.P.S this is lame,i feel yah!

]]> By: Marty Johnson http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-3410 Marty Johnson Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:52:02 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-3410 Although it's not the cure for everything in the mental health field - I've seen micro-current (CME & MET) work with amazing results. I think that it's probably rejected by most simply because it's associated with the old electric shock therapy. I know that the military/VA is also using it based on studies that are 9-10 yrs old. Anything that helps in this field should be explored and tried (if appropriate) to help people return to a more "normalized" lifestyle. Although it’s not the cure for everything in the mental health field - I’ve seen micro-current (CME & MET) work with amazing results. I think that it’s probably rejected by most simply because it’s associated with the old electric shock therapy. I know that the military/VA is also using it based on studies that are 9-10 yrs old. Anything that helps in this field should be explored and tried (if appropriate) to help people return to a more “normalized” lifestyle.

]]> By: tony http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-3175 tony Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:07:06 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-3175 reading those comments, really gives you an insight of people suffering with this debilitating illness or disorder. I am a 2nd year mental health student nurse, and I struggle with understanding the terms 'disorder' and 'illness' used intermittendly in psychiatry. However, there is no right or wrong. In my profession, what is important is showing empathy and understanding the whole person as each is different and will have varied experiences of depression. I am impressed with this website as it may bring people hope to know others have similar experiences. M.. reading those comments, really gives you an insight of people suffering with this debilitating illness or disorder. I am a 2nd year mental health student nurse, and I struggle with understanding the terms ‘disorder’ and ‘illness’ used intermittendly in psychiatry. However, there is no right or wrong. In my profession, what is important is showing empathy and understanding the whole person as each is different and will have varied experiences of depression. I am impressed with this website as it may bring people hope to know others have similar experiences.
M..

]]> By: SW http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-2492 SW Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:44:24 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-2492 Untill recently, I thought depression was something a person could control. I spent more then 22 years in my employment, promoting 3 times in the last 6 years, only to have a particular supervisor massively retaliate against me for reporting unlawful activities. Within a short time, I developed severe major depression (single episode). The stigma which goes with this is horrifying and humiliating. I have lost all personal and professional credibility along with self respect and confidence. I had no idea of the massive impact this would have on me emotionally and physically. I have now been "totally disabled" for the past 9 months, with very little improvement. I have learned that this is not something I or anyone else can control as God knows I have tried. The effect will be forever for my family and myself. If you cannot understand this illness without experiencing it. Those who think it is a choice are those who cause the negative, inaccurate public opinion. If you care about ill people, then be come a part of the solution instead the the trier of fact without knowledge, Rick Stotelmeyer. You work in the field...you should know better...knowledge is power. Untill recently, I thought depression was something a person could control. I spent more then 22 years in my employment, promoting 3 times in the last 6 years, only to have a particular supervisor massively retaliate against me for reporting unlawful activities. Within a short time, I developed severe major depression (single episode). The stigma which goes with this is horrifying and humiliating. I have lost all personal and professional credibility along with self respect and confidence. I had no idea of the massive impact this would have on me emotionally and physically. I have now been “totally disabled” for the past 9 months, with very little improvement. I have learned that this is not something I or anyone else can control as God knows I have tried. The effect will be forever for my family and myself. If you cannot understand this illness without experiencing it. Those who think it is a choice are those who cause the negative, inaccurate public opinion. If you care about ill people, then be come a part of the solution instead the the trier of fact without knowledge, Rick Stotelmeyer. You work in the field…you should know better…knowledge is power.

]]> By: Carol http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-224 Carol Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:40:28 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-224 As a therpaist with twenty-seven years' experience, inpatient and private practice and thirteen of those finally diagnosed with melancholic clinical depression (the kind where anxiety is a major feature), I'm intrigued by the many reactions I read here. I firmly believe that a screening by an experienced counselor or PCP who addresses the reality of possible biological contributing factors as well as the situational stressors is paramount. The need for medicine isn't always present or even long-term.-For me, learned the hard way, it is, but do I thank God for it! Didn't fix the longstanding issues, but a supportively confrontational therapist and God brought tremendous growth and healing. And Ruthy, sounds like you know what you need to do - or stop doing. I pray you don't crash first. I'm a recovered workaholic/perfectionist. Actually living is amazing! As a therpaist with twenty-seven years’ experience, inpatient and private practice and thirteen of those finally diagnosed with melancholic clinical depression (the kind where anxiety is a major feature), I’m intrigued by the many reactions I read here. I firmly believe that a screening by an experienced counselor or PCP who addresses the reality of possible biological contributing factors as well as the situational stressors is paramount. The need for medicine isn’t always present or even long-term.-For me, learned the hard way, it is, but do I thank God for it! Didn’t fix the longstanding issues, but a supportively confrontational therapist and God brought tremendous growth and healing.

And Ruthy, sounds like you know what you need to do - or stop doing. I pray you don’t crash first. I’m a recovered workaholic/perfectionist. Actually living is amazing!

]]> By: Sarah M., MD http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-222 Sarah M., MD Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:36:13 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-222 Dear Ann, NP, I very much appreciate your point advocating attention to personal mental wellness, to avoid one family member's suffering extending to the whole family. Thanks. Dear Ann, NP,
I very much appreciate your point advocating attention to personal mental wellness, to avoid one family member’s suffering extending to the whole family. Thanks.

]]> By: Are Physicians Hesitant to Diagnose Depression? @ Doctors & Patients Talk http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-221 Are Physicians Hesitant to Diagnose Depression? @ Doctors & Patients Talk Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:14:10 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-221 [...] psychiatrist Dr. Luo, clinicians’ comments and comprehensive survey results, please visit http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression. Comprehensive dosing and drug interaction information for anti-depressants can also be found at [...] […] psychiatrist Dr. Luo, clinicians’ comments and comprehensive survey results, please visit http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression. Comprehensive dosing and drug interaction information for anti-depressants can also be found at […]

]]> By: ruthy http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-220 ruthy Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:43:41 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-220 I am a RN with a biology degree, and currently working on my MBA. I am scared to admit to anyone I stuggle with depression. My only living parent died and within two weeks I was in the hospital with meningitis, ICU, in acidosis, O2 sats in the 80's and I remember the doctors telling me I had gone into CHF. Spinal fluid with elevated WBC's. It hurt to open my eyes, or turn my head, and I think part of me wanted to go to sleep and not wake up. This was my 10th hospitalization with meninigitis all viral, and all after a stressful event. I have never had a PCP ask me about depression, rather I have said to them I am stressed. The point of this is, even with the stress of daily living and a few significant events, a professional and one willing to look at depression in others and accept it, I find I cannot accept it in myself. So I work long hours, study, and don't allow myself time to rest, for fear of not being able to stop crying if I let myself feel. Why is it that we can accept dx but not depression? My first husband died of an heart attack, my only child/daughter rejects me, because to her, I loved my work more than her, and I resently left my second hushand to move near my daughter and start a MBA education while I work full time as a Hospital Dir. Again, symptoms = stay busy, don't feel, it will hurt to much.==Point we can talk about it, but even we professionals cannot accept it(depression) all to often. I am a RN with a biology degree, and currently working on my MBA. I am scared to admit to anyone I stuggle with depression. My only living parent died and within two weeks I was in the hospital with meningitis, ICU, in acidosis, O2 sats in the 80’s and I remember the doctors telling me I had gone into CHF. Spinal fluid with elevated WBC’s. It hurt to open my eyes, or turn my head, and I think part of me wanted to go to sleep and not wake up. This was my 10th hospitalization with meninigitis all viral, and all after a stressful event. I have never had a PCP ask me about depression, rather I have said to them I am stressed. The point of this is, even with the stress of daily living and a few significant events, a professional and one willing to look at depression in others and accept it, I find I cannot accept it in myself. So I work long hours, study, and don’t allow myself time to rest, for fear of not being able to stop crying if I let myself feel. Why is it that we can accept dx but not depression? My first husband died of an heart attack, my only child/daughter rejects me, because to her, I loved my work more than her, and I resently left my second hushand to move near my daughter and start a MBA education while I work full time as a Hospital Dir. Again, symptoms = stay busy, don’t feel, it will hurt to much.==Point we can talk about it, but even we professionals cannot accept it(depression) all to often.

]]> By: hazel http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-219 hazel Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:15:05 +0000 http://www.epocrates.com/insights/depression#comment-219 Depression is the most terrible condition, it affects ones whole life and those of family and friends too. There just are just not enough safety nets to help people with depression,and because of the stigma still attached to that condition some people try to struggle on alone until it sometimes gets too unbearable and sudical. Whilst I do not suffer from depression I have seen its effect.Sometimes people are perscribed tablets that zombiefy them. and also have to live with society labeling them. Depression comes in all shapes and sizes and can sometime be triggered off by a severe emotional upset. It is not a perfect world that we live in so some people feel the need to hide depressions to avoid labelling. Depression is the most terrible condition, it affects ones whole life and those of family and friends too.
There just are just not enough safety nets to help people with depression,and because of the stigma still attached to that condition some people try to struggle on alone until it sometimes gets too unbearable and sudical.
Whilst I do not suffer from depression I have seen its effect.Sometimes people are perscribed tablets that zombiefy them. and also have to live with society labeling them. Depression comes in all shapes and sizes and can sometime be triggered off by a severe emotional upset. It is not a perfect world that we live in so some people feel the need to hide depressions to avoid labelling.

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