How is depression diagnosed? Will going to the GP be enough?

If you have depression it's going to be very hard to think your own way out of it as it is the confusion and pressures that are causing it. Most Psychologists are very helpful they don't ...

First of all many people are afraid to ask, but it's necessary-do you have a plan to hurt yourself?? If you call a Hot line you don't have to give your name and you can just talk to them ...

The debate over what causes mental illness continues, and the classic "nature vs. nurture" debate still rages on even with professionals. Most, however, agree that perhaps it is a little ...

You have chronic depression. There is no cure. Antidepressants TREAT the problem. Meds such as Prozac are of great help to some, but you have to take them daily, otherwise your depression will reap...

Hi girl i know exactly how you feel im in a similar situation, have some time alone, go shopping your self, read some magazines, your friends will speak to you again if they are your true friends, ...

When I was first diagnosed, I felt horrible. And I was also very frightened that no one would accept me. But I dated several men after diagnosis, and I've never been rejected for my gen...

I take moments of deep depressions about things in the past, I had to eventually started to take medication for depression. These moments of sadness can happen anywhere at anytime a store, i...

She needs to get help.. If this is a pre-existing situation then she is probably quite aware that she has deteriorated but most likely just doesn't care. That's the shitty thing with depr...