Depression remedies

I’ve heard about SAM-E, St. John’s Wort, and others, but I’m wondering if there’s any out there that may be not that well known, but effective. I’ve gone through the med route and just want to see what alternatives are out there.

Hello all,

I am 18 and was diagnosed long ago with depression, put on many meds for it, and have seen them work about half way most of the time. That means they help just a bit, but they don’t make me consistently happy.

To compound things, I have been told by a specialist at my college that I have a learning disability and that it is very very likely that I have ADD.

Depression, an LD and ADD? WOW… yeah I feel the same way, but it is not a feeling I enjoy.

Depression ruins my outlook on life, saps my motivation and will, and tells me that I will fail at most everything I do. My learning disability actually helps me fail, as does my ADD, which also makes me forget most things. This forgetting of things is extremely frustrating, along with a million other things.

The specialist also determined that my overall IQ is 120, but that seems to count for little, what with all my baggage weighing me down.
I guess my question is, has anybody in a situation similar to mine had any success with Ritalin? I’m hoping that after I am diagnosed with ADD my forgetfulness will stop and my mind will be clear and able to focus, allowing me to put my efforts on areas of my life not affected by my LD and examine my depression/anxiety with a clear mind.
I have been thinking about exercise, and diet change. It’s very difficult to do but you are definitely correct about it. Thank you!

even though their spouses makes a very good salary? i have been on paxil/ativan since 2001 and i can’t work do to depression/panic attacks….people tell me i should apply for disability, do i have to meet with people or can they just talk to my psychiatrist and therapists ?

It Seems I have signs of “Clinical Depression” and every time I ask something about it im told to talk to someone, problem is. I do and I dont feel any better at all. I help all my friends and I tell them talking is the best thing they can do. It does absolutly nothing for me tho. I need more advice.

I just want to know why these mental illnesses will stop people from holding a job

Last September I got married and four months later he left me and I’m going through a divorce right now. Since February I have had 2 failed relationships which were great when they were great and then out of no where got really bad.

I used to be the life of the party, lots of friends always something to do. Now I can’t get myself off the couch. I have no desire to to talk to anyone or do anything. Going to work is such a burden. I never have any good thoughts going through my head. I spend most of the day thinking about how it could be possible to just dissapear but then I get more depressed about it because I realize there is no way I could just get up and leave. Thought of driving my car off a cliff go through my head. I don’t bother to do my hair or dress up nicely anymore and that’s very unlike me.

Can this be just because I’ve had a really rough year or are these signs of clinical depression?

I’m weaning off Lamictal (my doctor gave me permission) due to things such as hair loss, vision problems, etc. What are some natural remedies that prevent depression and raise energy levels? Thanks!

Sometimes I have very intense mood swings that can sometimes be a little violent. They don’t just come out of no where, little things will bug me and eventually I’ll get set off and just be enraged. Is this a sign of depression?
I am about to turn 20 years old and have been experiencing the mood swings for the past few years. They are off-and-on. Maybe a handful of times every two months.
I am about to turn 20 years old and have been experiencing the mood swings for the past few years. They are off-and-on. Maybe a handful of times every two months.

I have severe postpartum depression and I am wondering if it is possible to collect disability for it in PA. I can barely function and Im worried about not having an income. Thanks.

Hi, I’ve been on Zoloft for a year now and it’s been a life saver.. I suffer from depression, anxiety & premenstrual disorder…

I just had the worst pms ever last week! I am feeling depressed and I can’t control my behavior anymore!!! I’ve even sat down and ask myself “What the heck is wrong with you?” I don’t understand stand why all of the sudden I’m having similar symptoms as I had before I even started taking it…?? Please help. Thanks!