Tag: Depression

Q: My best guy friend has a history of depression. He is always saying things like "nobody loves me" and "I'm useless" and as much as I try to boost his ego, he is always sad. I've told him before to go to therapy, but he refuses. What else can I do?

A: You can stop rewarding him when he says those things. Here's the problem: he doesn't want to get better. If he did, he w...

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Q: Dear Wise Ass, four months ago my brother passed away from cancer and I have been severely depressed, and also very lonely. I really want to be with someone but I feel as though they will be turned off by my depression. Would anyone be interested in someone like me?

A: I'm truly sorry for your loss. Only someone who has been there knows how brokenhearted you are feeling right now. If I w...

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Q: What resources do you know of for those struggling with severe depression? I need this to stop. Something has gotta give here. I can't just roll over and let this destroy me. But I have no means of getting treatment, and even when I'm working, with the expenses of college and day to day stuff, I just can't budge it.

A: A wee bonus answer, cause A/ I am bored and B/ I think this lady needs an answer like right now. Go here, read it and un...

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Q: help MM. I've been depressed to the point of thinking of suicide lately.. I'm scared and embarassed to tell anyone. I don't want to admit i can't handle things, and I'm scared they'll take my kids away from me if they think I can't handle it and I'm a risk. I'm already on meds for about 7 months. what should i do?

A: OK sweetheart, first thing you do is call 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255, assuming you are in the continental US. It's...

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Q: If I like depressing things, I.E movies, studying different personality disorders, into dark poets and musicians, then does that make me a depressed person?

A: Nah. It makes you an interesting person. Sure, if you're staying inside all day with the blinds closed reading Sylvia Pl...

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Q: If I like depressing things, I.E movies, studying different personality disorders, into dark poets and musicians, then does that make me a depressed person?

A: While I can't say that being all hogwild into depressing stuff makes on depressed, my guess is that it is possible to pr...

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Q: Has the down economy made you think less with your penis and more with your other head?

A: Well, not so much for me personally, but the sex industry on the whole has taken a hit straight in the kisser. People ar...

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Q: I started seeing this amazing guy. Tonight he told me he is on medication for depression. Should I expect more hardships being in a relationship with him? I'm especially concerned about his potential reaction if we ever do break up. Advice?

A: I don't think this should be a huge factor in your relationship. A lot of people are on medication for depression and th...

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Q: How can I convince my parents that I need to see a therapist? My sister has had clinical depression for years, which makes my case almost negligible in my parents' eyes. However, I have been very down lately. I have no job and no friends, and I don't have much hope left for a better future.

A: Aww, honey... I'm sorry you feel that way. If I were there I'd give you a big ol' bear hug and tell you things will be f...

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Q: My boyfriend is suicidal. He sees someone about it and takes medicine. He calls me at 4 a.m. regularly, wanting to die. He's an hour away; there's only so much I can do to physically be there for him. I'm depressed too and have been for years. It's starting to affect me. I don't know what to do anymore. Help us.

A: Yes, I'm sure it is starting to affect you. He is putting a tremendous burden on you with these phone calls and suicide ...

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Q: My brother seems to lack "life skills." He doesn't know how to sleep, eat, study etc. He got kicked out of two high schools and is flunking college. My parents are desperate. I think volunteer work abroad might help. What can we do to make him realize he needs to change?

A: Volunteer work is a step in the right direction. He needs what the French call "le kick in the pants." There are a few o...

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Q: The guy i have feelings for has been majorly depressed lately, and he just wants me there, but he doesn't want to talk yet. How do i let him know that he can trust me, and that i'm not going to leave him

A: There really is nothing much you can do apart from what you are doing already. Your instincts are sound, now you just ne...

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Q: My boyfriend had a terrible accident before he met me and he is still depressed about it. I don't know how to lift up his spirits. We love each other and I don't want to break up, but his depression is starting to push us apart. What should I do?

A: You should get him to a therapist. There's a good chance he is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), whi...

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Q: I need your help, Panama. My boyfriend of 2 years still shuts me out when he has a bad day. He's dealt with depression before, and he's told me that sometimes he just needs to be alone with his thoughts. I'm trying to be understanding, but I stil feel hurt that he won't open up to me. What should I do/not do?

A: While I completely understand that want him to open up to you and express his feelings, that's not the guy that you have...

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