Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Ask the Expert Patient's Posts

Helping a Daughter Cope with Her Depression

Do you have questions about depression? Each week, I'll answer new questions and post the answers here, in our Ask the Expert Patient section.  If you would like to ask a question about depression or living with depression, please write a SharePost and be sure to select “a question” in the drop-down menu next to “I want... Read moreChevron

Difficulty Keeping a Job Due to Depression, Constant Exhaustion

Question:  H8ingmylifesometimes wrote... I have a hard time keeping a job lately because I am so tired, all I do is sleep. I am in the medical field and don't know where to turn. I don't have a councellor because I have a trust issue as far as whether they will really help me. I currently take 90 mg cymbalta, 1000mg depakote and... Read moreChevron

Children and Depression: Helping a Child Cope with Depression

Question:  surviver wrote... Although I have been where she is now, I find myself wondering what is the right thing to do or tell her when she comes to me crying and desperate. I even find myself getting angry or not being able to feel anything. Any advice? Later I did feel sad to know that she is suffering, but I need help to better... Read moreChevron

Need help controlling mood disorder without medications?

Question:  shipaddict wrote... I have tried many medications to help control my bipolar outbursts of anger, rage, and mood swings but nothing really helps. Is there any other methods then medication that work better.    Answer: Dear shipaddict, Are you using medications alone or in combination with therapy /... Read moreChevron

Expert Terri Robert's Answers Your Depression Questions

Do you have questions about depression? Each week, I'll answer new questions and post the answers here, in our Ask the Expert Patient section.  If you would like to ask a question about depression or living with depression, please write a SharePost and be sure to select “a question” in the drop-down menu next to “I want... Read moreChevron