Depression Q&A

FAQs

My friends, family or colleagues don't think depression is a real illness. How can I educate them?

Answers: 29 | Last Answer: July 6th, 2018 | 4

When you see yourself as down as you are, why do I seem to fail to do anything to make myself feel better? like a consciously make the choice not to

Answers: 9 | Last Answer: October 11th, 2016 | 4

Why do I feel so worthless?

Answers: 16 | Last Answer: November 1st, 2021 | 4

Will I ever get out of this hole or will I just stay in it and keep falling?

Answers: 23 | Last Answer: March 19th, 2018 | 4

What kind of treatment is available for depression?

Answers: 43 | Last Answer: December 14th, 2020 | 4

How many different medications does it usually take before you find one that actually works?

Answers: 18 | Last Answer: September 25th, 2018 | 4

My psychiatrist of two years has had me on medication, but never once suggested therapy. Is this a problem?

Answers: 17 | Last Answer: September 8th, 2020 | 4

How do I stop suicidal thoughts? I consider suicide every day now and I don't know how I can stop it. I have reasons not to, but a lot of the time it's drowned out by other things. What do I do?

Answers: 4 | Last Answer: December 7th, 2020 | 4

What are some steps that can be taken to help people with depression?

Answers: 36 | Last Answer: March 25th, 2019 | 4

I sometimes used to cry until I was aching, from emotional stress. Now even when I'm just sad, my arms, legs, hands, or joints ache. Is this normal, or will it go away eventually?

Answers: 3 | Last Answer: February 8th, 2022 | 3