My family has a very long bloodline of depression like my dad’s sister and grandmother were diagnosed also my mom, brother, mom’s sister, and my mom’s mother all were diagnosed with depression. I want to know if there is any way to prevent it because I have not been diagnosed and really would prefer not to be.
Thanks!

Sorry to ask such a serious question, but I am a little too embarrased to take it to my Dr. I am a healthy 26 year old nurse. I believe I have been depressed since middle school – and have thought about suicide on and off since then (on & off being for brief periods every 2 years or so). When ever I feel so low, I am too depressed to talk to the Dr about it, and when I’m not I am too embarrased to talk about it.
The reason I am questioning talking to my Dr about it today is that I am so tired. I just feel like no matter how much sleep I get, it’s not enough. I have a history of migraines, but I feel like I am getting a headache every single day. My job is very fast paced, and these symptoms make me feel like I can’t do my job. I also feel like I need to quit my job every 6 months for no reason – I really like my job, and don’t know why I get such a strong urge to quit.
I know there may be other answers for my symptoms, but does anyone else think could they mean depression?

My family has a very long bloodline of depression like my dad’s sister and grandmother were diagnosed also my mom, brother, mom’s sister, and my mom’s mother all were diagnosed with depression. I want to know if there is any way to prevent it because I have not been diagnosed and really would prefer not to be.
Thanks!

My daughter is 17 and is trying alternative methods to fight depression. She started taking 5-HTP a week ago and I’ve seen some slight improvement already. If she also takes Omega-3 Fish Oil, does she need to take more than the average serving listed on the bottle?

How constipation problem is ignored and this may cause cancer, allergy and depression.

I’ve been with my girlfriend with five months now. We have a great relationship, but her depression has made it very difficult. She retreats from me often times and she becomes very despondent during her episodes. She is on medication, but she has told me how she’s very scared to go into treatment and the last time she went, she feels she didn’t get anything out of it. Can anyone suggest alternatives to treatment or even what I can do to help her talk to someone? I can’t handle this by myself.

I use marijuana occasionally to get my cycle of emotions in tact when I am going through hard times.I view this as medical use because it is the only thing on this earth that cures my depression,aniexty,anger,and keeps my thoughts from raceing.How do I get poilitical immunity in a non-medical marijuana state?

I took an exam for depression at the doctor and one question asked about constipation. I was just wondering what does this have to do with depression?

I took an exam for depression at the doctor and one question asked about constipation. I was just wondering what does this have to do with depression?

I have a younger girlfriend who is very attractive and we use to have sex all the time. now I have very little sex drive is there any natural libido enhancers out there? I do not have depression or a chemical imbalance I have already been checked out for both.

My husband is 38 years old. He takes Lexapro and Lamictal for a mood disorder and depression. He has decreased libido and low serum testosterone levels. He has taken Androgel in the past but is interested in other treatment options. Are there any herbal supplements or natual remedies that are safe to use? Does anyone out there have any first-hand experience with any of them?

I feel pretty good on Paxil CR. The only thing that bothers me is I have a very low libido. It really puts a huge negative impact on my relationship with my boyfriend. I Hate It. It’s awful. I want my sexual drive back. What should I do? Oh, and I have talked to my psychiatrist, she switched me to Lexapro, which made me feel very unhappy regarding depression and anxiety, so now she suggested skip taking the pill the night before you have sex. I notice very little. What do i do?

Being my son has to give himself insulin injections,and now has been diagnosed with with epilepsy,what is the best treatment to stop his seizures,maintain insulin levels and stop his depression & sleepless nights?

Where can I be apart of a study for chronic fatigue syndrome?

I had mono at the age of 14. My energy levels never came back. To this day I still feel like I have mono. I’m now 29. Is there a study or something that I can try to learn more about my self and help others? Is there any new things I can try? I’m tired of doctors trying to treat my symptoms of these disease. Weight gain and depression and not the disease it self.

Hi.
Are there any psychological characters of type 1 diabetes?
So far I have : Higher risk for eating disorders, depression, and dementia/
What am I missing?