Question by Kay: Why can I not find help for depression without being treated like a drug addict?
I have been fighting depression for a while. I see a psychiatrist and have been in the “psych-ward” at the hospital. Why is there not help for couples to work together to help their spouse with the issues of depression instead of isolating them from the ones they love and categorizing them as addicts or someone who is insane? I’ve found these “retreat” centers for women, but I can only guess that since NONE of them list their fees, it’s outrageous! I cannot even find any seminars around here! Why can’t someone with depression get help in a loving, kind way with the support of a loved one? Taking me away from my family just makes me worse! Gosh, and your friends won’t talk to you about it and the ones that would are the ones you don’t want knowing all your business! These message boards for depression are quite depressing themselves! Where is there help?
I have been tested & do have a vitamin D deficiency in which I am treating, but results could take a while. I have heard the “get over it”, “take a warm bath”, “it’s all in your head” approach to depression. Over the past four years I have seen many doctors & been tested for just about everything known to man. I do have deep rooted issues. Ones that I would love to be able to just “forget about”. However, when one major trigger of my depression continues to be an issue, it’s hard. While I appreciate your advice and your “tough love” type approach, it’s that type of advice that drove a friend of mine to hang himself a few months ago. Some people are not to the point that they understand or know how to “get over it” or “get out & do something”, it’s hard to simply lift an arm some days. People say “I’ve been there”, but never assume you’ve felt what someone else has or is feeling. Yes, I’m frustrated! I’m sick of hearing people say do this or that… show me! Quit telling me & help me!
I do not mean to sound ungrateful. I am very close to my wits end. I’ve researched depression. I’ve read and read…… but reading is not helping me obviously. All I’m asking is for someone to quit making me feel like an idiot and try to help me understand how to do these things. That’s why I’m asking about help with a different approach. I need my husband to also understand these “techniques” so that in my weakness, he can help, not do it for me….. but help! That’s what he wants to do but nobody will explain to either of us what to do. If depression is just something you can snap yourself out of, then perhaps I have been misdiagnosed. Now, I’m even more frustrated!
KIETH! Believe it or not, that makes sense to me. Thank you for not treating me like a baby having a tantrum! This is what I’m looking for. Although what you say may seem whacky, it is a perfect description of my whacky problem! I am going to print this and dwell on this until I truly reach it’s depth. If you have suggestions on books or other advice. I would greatly appreciate it. THANK YOU!

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Answer by Zulkefli
I am sorry to hear about you. I would suggest that you understand your conditions by doing research in the internet. who knows that you might be misdiagnosed by doctors and given the wrong medications which can do more harm than good. Sometimes to make their life’s easier doctors who are not experienced might just pigeon holed your condition as depressions when the real situation might be far from true. The next thing is they will grab the prescription pad and prescribe drugs to patients.

Try this site http://www.stopocd.org and see whether you can relate to the info there and hopefully you can find the answer to your conditions. good lick

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