Have you ever suffered from depression?

[curt81]

Numerous reports out there state that taking Omega 3 supplements can help depression.

[curt81]

My son suffers from severe depression. I'm terribly worried about him & fear for him all the time. We have not been able to get any help. We don't have a family doctor. Every one we have approached for help tells us the same thing. "You have to go to your family doctor". Walk-in clinics, the ER, the "Mental Health Crisis Team" all just turn us away. If you don't have a family doctor you might as well lie down and die because no one cares.

So much for universal health care, eh?

Is he taking any vitamins, supplements? Could try a multi-vitamin, omega 3's.. if he's stuck indoors, try to get him to go outside, go for walks, whatever it takes.

[Skippy]

ive been having bouts latley as a result of cabin fever from being couped up in my house.

I hear you, and suggest taking short walks.
Prayer offered.

[Skippy]

Just because you had a bad experience with Effexor doesn't mean everyone will. Everyone is different. Any drug could be dangerous but it's the risk we take to feel better. I've been on this drug in the past and need to get back on it as it did help a bit but i'm on it more so for anxiety than depression and I was prescribed the maximum dosage. I never had any withdrawal symptoms, etc.

Indeed we all may respond differently to different drugs. However, it is good to know of others experiences.

[elliott_gyal]

yes i have

[curt81]

Indeed we all may respond differently to different drugs. However, it is good to know of others experiences.

Yes i know. I just wanted to state it can help some.

[Lynn49]

Yes i know. I just wanted to state it can help some.

[curt81]

Sure you want to kiss me? I haven't shaved yet.

[gryphon]

its weird but sometimes the strangest things prove to be therapuetic to me. i was digging up weeds from my lawn and i felt more relaxed and at peace as i did it

[BlazingDriver]

Is he taking any vitamins, supplements? Could try a multi-vitamin, omega 3's.. if he's stuck indoors, try to get him to go outside, go for walks, whatever it takes.

Yes, we've tried vitamins, St. John's Wort and Tryptophan (which you can get in the U.S.). I try and get him to eat - cook all his favourite foods & snacks but he's been dropping weight like crazy. He's down to 140 pounds and he's over 6 feet tall. He could easily get work as an extra in a movie about the holocaust. His friends come over once in awhile and try to convince him to go out with them but he never stays out for very long.

When he was extremely suicidal I had to get the police to take him to the hospital. They put him on a 72 hour hold but all they did was hold him hostage for a couple of days and then released him without any appointments for follow up and no prescription for an anti-depressant. Just gave him a bus ticket and told him to leave. I'm wondering if either one of us will live long enough to meet a health professional who actually cares. Do they exist?

[gryphon]

Yes, we've tried vitamins, St. John's Wort and Tryptophan (which you can get in the U.S.). I try and get him to eat - cook all his favourite foods & snacks but he's been dropping weight like crazy. He's down to 140 pounds and he's over 6 feet tall. He could easily get work as an extra in a movie about the holocaust. His friends come over once in awhile and try to convince him to go out with them but he never stays out for very long.

When he was extremely suicidal I had to get the police to take him to the hospital. They put him on a 72 hour hold but all they did was hold him hostage for a couple of days and then released him without any appointments for follow up and no prescription for an anti-depressant. Just gave him a bus ticket and told him to leave. I'm wondering if either one of us will live long enough to meet a health professional who actually cares. Do they exist?

judging from my experience, they exist

[ergo2]

due to recent events i am , but not normally.

[curt81]

I'm wondering if either one of us will live long enough to meet a health professional who actually cares. Do they exist?

My doctor referred me to a psychiatrist who I saw for about 2 years. She was decent.

[curt81]

You can check out the below site for ratings and comments on doctors all over the country.

http://www.ratemds.com/

[Natalka]

its weird but sometimes the strangest things prove to be therapuetic to me. i was digging up weeds from my lawn and i felt more relaxed and at peace as i did it

That is totally wonderful! I can see how it does that...