I am suffering from extreme chronic depression and panic disorder. Can Xanax and Klonopin help? Have other people experienced added depression with Klonopin? The reality is that everyone is different. Some people think certain meds have only limited uses (for example, "Xanax should only be for occasional symptoms")... Read more
What is the difference between dysthymia and major depression?The simple answer is severity, but let me expand on this further.Technically, dysthymia is a pervasive "low level" depression that lasts a long time – often a few years. "Major Depression" is a discrete episode of severe depression. When it is gone, the patient is in... Read more
My husband suffers from bipolar disorder, and I have recently found myself becoming increasingly depressed. It almost feels as though his condition is contagious. Is it possible that my husband’s mental illness has influenced the emergence of my depression? The way you phrased your question exactly explains why the... Read more
I know I've read that depression affects people in many different ways, but how exactly does it affect someone physically? Does depression manifest itself as soreness or exhaustion, or do symptoms vary from person to person?The relationship between "depression" and somatic symptoms is not a linear one. An easy answer would be to say... Read more
It's a familiar situation: a family member or friend is very depressed, maybe even psychotic, but doesn't want to get any treatment. What do you do? It's easier to explain what you are allowed to do. The specifics in each state vary, but in general if someone has attempted, is threatening to attempt, or you have reason to believe... Read more
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