http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/ Thinking outside the box. Wondering at the world. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:14:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-6003 One Word Mantras Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:00:35 +0000 http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/2008/01/04/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-6003 [...] of fighting depression and anxiety is coming to the fight prepared and armed. A word chosen wisely and meditated on is a [...] [...] of fighting depression and anxiety is coming to the fight prepared and armed. A word chosen wisely and meditated on is a [...]

]]> http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1950 Damien Riley Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:20:06 +0000 http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/2008/01/04/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1950 Very good advice.  And people in general need to face that some depression just can't be fixed without medication.  The problem is though that some people don't look for the physical causes and usually psychiatrists will give you medication rather than address them all.  It's better to avoid meds when you can, in most stuff I read. Very good advice.  And people in general need to face that some depression just can’t be fixed without medication.  The problem is though that some people don’t look for the physical causes and usually psychiatrists will give you medication rather than address them all.  It’s better to avoid meds when you can, in most stuff I read.

]]> http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1951 Jessica The Rock Chick Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:41:37 +0000 http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/2008/01/04/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1951 I agree that you have to make lifestyle changes and if you can't reduce some of the stressors, then you need to find positive outlets to release some of that stress. I chose dancing and that works for me! I've been experiencing depression and anxiety since my teens. Unfortunately, though, one of my major depressive symptoms is terrible body aches. That makes it extra hard to get up and get going sometimes. I had tried a lot of the anti-depressants out there years ago and the side effects were horrible for me, so I decided to go with nothing. This fall, though, I had one of my worst episodes ever and the dr. suggested Cymbalta, which was known to work on people who have physical pain along with depressive symptoms. It did work and I have no side effects from the med at all. It's not a quick fix, though, like anxiety medication is. It took weeks, maybe even 2 months, before I really felt like my non-depressed self. It was only at this point I could really make some of the necessary changes needed to reduce some of my stressors---like having the kids do a little bit more around the house since I'm working full time now. Sometimes I think the right medication might be an ok first step to get you where you need to be so you can make some changes.  I agree that you have to make lifestyle changes and if you can’t reduce some of the stressors, then you need to find positive outlets to release some of that stress. I chose dancing and that works for me! I’ve been experiencing depression and anxiety since my teens. Unfortunately, though, one of my major depressive symptoms is terrible body aches. That makes it extra hard to get up and get going sometimes. I had tried a lot of the anti-depressants out there years ago and the side effects were horrible for me, so I decided to go with nothing. This fall, though, I had one of my worst episodes ever and the dr. suggested Cymbalta, which was known to work on people who have physical pain along with depressive symptoms. It did work and I have no side effects from the med at all. It’s not a quick fix, though, like anxiety medication is. It took weeks, maybe even 2 months, before I really felt like my non-depressed self. It was only at this point I could really make some of the necessary changes needed to reduce some of my stressors—like having the kids do a little bit more around the house since I’m working full time now. Sometimes I think the right medication might be an ok first step to get you where you need to be so you can make some changes. 

]]> http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1952 Damien Riley Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:27:38 +0000 http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/2008/01/04/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1952 If you're managing bipolar then it should be thanks to yourself and the right meds and treatment ... not necessarily insightpros.  But if they are helping you get those things then that's great!  All my best in your path to living with bipolar. If you’re managing bipolar then it should be thanks to yourself and the right meds and treatment … not necessarily insightpros.  But if they are helping you get those things then that’s great!  All my best in your path to living with bipolar.

]]> http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1953 Living Happily with Bipolar Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:18:03 +0000 http://www.postcardsfromthefunnyfarm.com/2008/01/04/what-are-the-physical-causes-of-depression/#comment-1953  I truly agree that sometimes people who are depressed will look for the easy out just to not feel the pain that depression brings. I suffer from bipolar and it is getting better thanks to insightpros.com but still it was a long road to get here, I have addiction problems and anyone that thinks that things get better being high or drunk are wrong it does make things worse all around and I had to learn that the hard way. I am on my way  back and seem to be smiling more now but it is work but it can be done and it is worth it!  I truly agree that sometimes people who are depressed will look for the easy out just to not feel the pain that depression brings. I suffer from bipolar and it is getting better thanks to insightpros.com but still it was a long road to get here, I have addiction problems and anyone that thinks that things get better being high or drunk are wrong it does make things worse all around and I had to learn that the hard way. I am on my way  back and seem to be smiling more now but it is work but it can be done and it is worth it!

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