August 10, 200521 yr First of all if you think it's a major issue in America... you're right. It's a hidden one, because it's not talked about much, but I think it's somewhere around 15% of the population has suffered from major depression at some point in their lives. So you're certainly not alone, if that makes you feel any better... :confused
August 10, 200521 yr Author Nope. I saw one when it was free at Wright State. You could see a campus psych for 10 free sessions. It seemed to be a bandage on a disease, though. It seemed to work for a few sessions, then the old behavior popped up. I was actually more down there, though. Due no doubt to heavy drug use and alchohol. But, I've been somewhat clean for awhile now.
August 10, 200521 yr Nope. I saw one when it was free at Wright State. You could see a campus psych for 10 free sessions. It seemed to be a bandage on a disease, though. It seemed to work for a few sessions, then the old behavior popped up. I was actually more down there, though. Due no doubt to heavy drug use and alchohol. But, I've been somewhat clean for awhile now. 896926[/snapback] Yeah, alcohol can definitely enhance those negative emotions so that is cool that you have been clean now. I've dug myself into some pretty deep emotional holes by drinking during rough times. Maybe you should talk to a psychologist again and get referred to a psyciatrist(sp?). Maybe finding medication might be the next wise step for you. It has certainly worked well for some, but not all.
August 10, 200521 yr Author Probably a good plan. Anyways, I feel like a zoo animal, so let's turn this back to depression. I'd be interested to see the amount of people on meds and how many people openly claim to have these problems (percentagewise).
August 10, 200521 yr Probably a good plan. Anyways, I feel like a zoo animal, so let's turn this back to depression. I'd be interested to see the amount of people on meds and how many people openly claim to have these problems (percentagewise). 896933[/snapback] I've never been on meds, but if I ever must turn to them, I'd probably go to Zoloft first because it has worked well for my Mom. Prozac is still out there, but it doesn't seem like as many people are using it anymore. My last two GFs took anti-depressants and I don't think either of them took Prozac. I can't remember which ones they used. I don't know what the statistics are as far as the population goes, but I am sure a good portion of Americans take meds for emotional problems at least sometime during the course of their lives.
August 11, 200521 yr Was very close to throwing in the towel and going on meds, but pulled out and have been fine for a good while now. See Garden State for an example of what meds can do to you.
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