depressed because of health issues

It is normal. It is certainly normal. If you haven't already told your primary care physician what you just stated, please do. Anti-depressants aren't for everyone, but they truly help with a lot of people. And if you do need an anti-depressant, it could very well be temporary. Or who knows, if you talk to your doctor, he/she might end up doing tests that says you are anemic. And if you are, that can be fixed so easily. I've been anemic off an on since I was a child. Fatigue and some depression are symptoms. The depression brought on by the fatigue. If you are anemic, the doctor will just tell you to buy iron pills (they are over the counter). And he'll recommend eating foods with more iron, like red meat. It could be something simple, but I really hope you get some help to fell better.

I can understand about. I have gouing to the docyor reglurly about 3-5 times per month. I have been depressed going on a year now. my is over too much negativity, and family issues. I hope you get better, but I know it can take a while. Take care.

It's ok to be depress sometimes. It could be healthy in a way but not if it becomes a hindrance to be productive. Depression as a result of health issues and becoming even more depressed is like a daisy chain. It feeds on itself and every outcome gets even worse. Medications to "cure" it wont do much. If I could make a suggestion, try this instead. Although, this might sound off topic since the discussion is about depression. Always think of the positive things that happened in your life. Make a list of things, events, accomplishments, achievements, celebrations (no matter how insignificant it may seem)that you are or felt an exhilirating sense of joy, happiness, and well being. Feed on that mentally instead of thinking of your health. Do anything that you like to do or desire to do: a project, a vacation, a new hobby, anything that you compromised because you don't feel good. It's like "if I have 1 year to live, what will I do to improve myself with the time I have left?" But instead of being negative about it, do the opposite....how to be an inspiration to yourself and to others. Hope this help. Oh and also, smile often, laugh a lot, and be always good about yourself.

It's very normal to get depressed when you're sick all the time and not getting better. For one thing, I'd be beating down my doctor's door to see if there is something else I could be doing. As for getting on meds for depression, it probably depends on how severe it is.

I hate to hear you are having medical problems that don't seem to be getting better. If anything depresses us it would be that. I don't know to what extent you are depressed so it would be hard to determine if you should go on meds. I think that is really up to you. What does your doctor say about it? Is there light at the ebd of the tunnel for your medical issues? Take care and I hope you are feeling better by now.

Well the answer to your question kind of depends on what your situation is. The depression could be a side effect of the medication you are taking. You may want to consult your doctor and see if an antidepressant would be a good choice for you. It is completelt normal to be depressed about such an issue especially if it is a complicated medical issue. Counseling is an option you may want to consider, there are many services available online or over the phone that can be annonymous! Also concider the fact that many medications take three months to even start taking effect. I hope you start to feel better soon!!

cher....believe me, I understand that your health issues can aid and abet depression, but I am also wondering if it could, for some reason, be the time of year? A lot of health professionals do warn us of SDS (sun deficiency syndrome) and the bearing that it can have on our mental health! It is common that many of us, that do NOT havea lot of sun in the winter suffer from Vitamin D deficiency! When the skies are every shade of GREY...I take Vitamin D (it also aids in absorption of Calcium)and have found I cope much better! Cheers!

I am not a doctor so cannot dispense any medical information. You may need to seek a health professional to assess the degree of depression and how you can deal with it. I can only share my own experience with depression. Depression runs in my family to different degrees. Personally I have approached it from a non-medical point of view. I believe that there are many things I can do to lessen the degree of depression. Things I have done to manage my own depression: Good nutrition (lots of fruits and vegetables) Adequate amount of sleep (7-9 hours) A positive and loving approach to life Regular exercise Plenty of water (I only drink water and practically nothing else) Fresh air Adequate sunshine A healthy faith So far and I will soon be 60, things have worked out. Whatever you need to do I wish you well!

Hi cher, What exactly is bothering you? are you not taking medication, and if so then why are you not getting better?If you are not getting bvetter then you have to consult the doctor again and find out what the reason is, may be change the medication and method of treatment.Please do it soon , so that there are no further complications.When we fall ill, we have mood swings and generally feel depressed. It is natural, but dont worry, you will be better with proper care and medication- All the best

please tell which kind of disease you have. So that Ican tell you whether yo uhave to continue the medication a s I am from the medical feild.