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Q: How to seek help for depression and mental health ? I want t
asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 16th, 2007
For as long as I can rember, I can never feel happy. I have allways wanted to die. I try so hard to be happy, but I am allways sad. Even when everything is going my way, I think to myself, it would be so much better if I was died. In the last 2 months I have tryed to kill myself 3 times by taking pills. I want to be happy, but dont know how to do that. How can I seek help, without people looking down on me. Where can i seek help? I hate feeling this way.


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replied on August 8th, 2007
Depression Answer A3090
Symptoms of depression include: constant feeling of sadness, irritability or tension, decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities/hobbies, loss of energy, decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate, thoughts of suicide or death etc. According to the symptoms you described, it seems that you've been suffering from this disorder.

You may consult a psychiatrist or another mental health professional who may advise psychotherapy or prescribe you medication if necessary. Sometimes, your community may also sponsor a local mental health clinic. Mental health is as important as physical health, and the professionals who work in the field will not look down on you. they are there to help. You can look for help from a local clinic, or seek a practitioner in your area via the internet.




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