Depression (Clinical)

[orbsycli]

haha, so do i.

[orbsycli]

Life is fucking menacing though,
I don't blame the depressed ones,
I feel it, too.

It's so beautiful, though.
You just gotta acknowledge the balance
in all things,
and everything is OK
'cause it's just like waves.

[HappytheStripper]

Originally Posted by Racoon

Like I said..

Quit your Stupid ass trip...
Depression?
Cry me a f*n river mate.. Do some Pansies.

Everyone on this site has problems mate!

I got Stalker Chicks!!
They won't let go! tell me you got problems....

Wake-up, smell the Coffeee, ask some good advice, pray the Good Lord, and all will be well...

I have to lock my goddamned Mailbox!!

I can see you are far from depressed .. I am impressed lol .. depression is only a word ..

Stalker chicks .. ugh !!! Now thats playing with fire .. I'd love to have a stalker .. haha I had a few .. but they all dead now .. thank god ..

Ash

<me locks your mailbox and scans mail>

[Cedars]

Originally Posted by Racoon

I got Stalker Chicks!!
They won't let go! tell me you got problems....

Wake-up, smell the Coffeee, ask some good advice, pray the Good Lord, and all will be well...

I have to lock my goddamned Mailbox!!

Stalker chics? More than one? What did you do to provoke/attract multiple cases of this???

You need a steath cam for your mailbox.

[Cedars]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelica

"Clinical Depression" is different from being 'depressed'.
It is unfortunate that we don't have another name for "Clinical Depression"
They are not the same thing at all.
Clinical Depression is totally life debilitating.

Some scientists think that this is the case with a virus called the Borna virus. Now right at the beginning, I should tell you that this is still a controversial story, and that not all scientists agree.

However, other scientists are more sceptical. For example they say amantadine is already well known for its anti-depressive effect, and they claim that it works by binding to some receptors in the brain, not by killing the virus. They also claim that the technique used to detect the virus is so sensitive that it can find a few virus particles floating in the air in the laboratories - in other words, that if you look hard enough, you'll find this virus everywhere. ""

It would be nice if they can determine a viral cause for at least some of the depression seen. It would help the depressed also I think. To have a cause other than 'its all in your head' as so many are told would give an avenue of explanation that others can understand better. Someone expressed their fustration in dealing with people who just didnt understand head problems. "I sometimes think I should bandage my head when I am going thru a down time. At least there would be something physical people could see and know there is a problem. People with a broken leg have a cast other can see. When my depression is acting up, its not like others can see the cast" or something to that effect.

I think it would aid people who need to take pills for this problem also. I think its easier to accept that you need a pill each day because of a virus in your system.

[Michaelangelica]

Sometimes Depression can be caused by other diseases. that is why a complete medical is a good idea.

Hypothyroid ism and Pituitary and thyroid problems generally are often under-diagnosed. (google "Thyroid symptoms" for more info; Mary Shomon's site is good)

Prescription and other drugs too can be a problem. The acne pill given to the young Australian boy is a case in point. Who would expect a pimple pill to cause suicidal depression?

Young males between the ages of 15 to 21-2 are most at risk. The period of the so called "testosterone storm". The chance of males dying at this age is many times greater than females. Take seriously any change in behaviour of (especially male) friends at this age (isolating oneself from friends and family, poor concentration,weight change -up or down, lack of interest in things that usually give pleasure, sadness, happiness (-jolly face sad clown), dropping academic grades, moodiness, preoccupation with death, general anxiety are all pointers.
This is a good website to study the issue more
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.a...FR04GAodcTQ4Dg

Depression is the leading cause of non-fatal disability in Australia.

[Michaelangelica]

this is the sort of thing you will find on the Beyond Blue website.
though sometimes for severly depressed none of this works

Exercise and depression
Home / Media centre / Media background kits / Exercise and depression

Key facts

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Physical activity can be effective in the prevention and management of depression and anxiety.
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Research shows that regular physical activity leads to a 17-28% reduced risk of developing depression in men (20-year follow up study). People who did not take part in physical activity were more likely to have depressive symptoms compared with people who exercised regularly.
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Regular aerobic and strength training activities of light or moderate intensity can lead up to a 50% reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety, especially for women and older people.
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In older people, exercise has been found to be just as beneficial as antidepressant medication or social contact in the treatment of depression.
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The cycle of depression can be broken by doing pleasurable activities, including keeping fit (riding a bike, jogging, playing football or going for a 20 minute walk).

How can physical exercise help mental health?



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Exercise can lift mood, aid uninterrupted sleep, increase energy, decrease fatigue and lead to an improved sense of wellbeing in the general population.
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Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract people from daily worries.
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If a person exercises with other people it can increase social contact.
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Compared to people without depression, depressed people generally have lower fitness levels.
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Exercising releases natural chemicals in our brains (endorphins) that have a similar uplifting effect as prescription antidepressants.

[Michaelangelica]

Is this link any good?
I could not get it to work.
Got it to work. I needed to turn off the computer radio didn't I
Not that informative 'the conection between depression and pain' so what?

I think you may need broadband, which I haven't got
You may need to register on medscape to view it (painless)
http://www.insidecymbalta.com/depres...p?reqNavId=2.2
New Trends in Depression
Expert opinion

Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D. Listen as Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D., discusses the latest advances in depression diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Schatzberg is Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine; Kenneth T. Norris, Jr., Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

View AnimationPart 1—The next advance in the diagnosis of depression
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View AnimationPart 2—Advances that connect depression and pain
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View AnimationPart 3—Shift in the treatment paradigm of depression
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View AnimationPart 4—Latest insights on avoiding recurrence and relapse
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View AnimationPart 5—Insights linking serotonin and norepinephrine
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[orbsycli]

if you're depressed just smoke a joint.

It's what I do and it works
EVERY TIME

[Michaelangelica]

Originally Posted by orbsycli

if you're depressed just smoke a joint.

It's what I do and it works
EVERY TIME

Being 'depressed' and 'clinical depression' are different things.
MJ might be good for the anxiety that sometimes accompanies depression but with others it could be counterproductive if not harmful

Can anyone get a copy or abstract of this article please?

2006-02-0645 Chandre, R.; Narasimha Murthy, K.H.H. V.S.S.; Singh, R.H. (Department of Kayachiktsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, UP, India) Evaluation of the efficacy of Kusmandaghrita in the management of depressive illness. Aryavaidyan v. 18(2): p. 87-90, 2004-2005 (Eng; 20 ref).