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How Can Depression Be Treated?

I am 81 years old and am going through what I think is depression. I do have feelings of wishing I just wouldn t wake up some morning. It angers me to feel sorry about life for I do have a wonderful family. I have had some medical problems, and I do take care of myself, but right now I have no energy, nor do I care about anything. I feel I have nothing to look forward to and wonder why I just keep waking up every morning. I have thought of the word suicide buy know I would just mess up anything I might try. I fee I have no one to talk to. I hate this feeling
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hello,welcome to HCM!
I understand your concerns.Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Get social support. The more you cultivate your social connections, the more protected you are from depression.
-Don’t rely on medications alone, if you are taking medications.
-Learn as much as you can about your depression.
-Lifestyle changes can treat depression
-Exercise. Regular exercise can be as effective at treating depression as medication.
-Nutrition. Eating well is important for both your physical and mental health.
-Sleep. Sleep has a strong effect on mood.
-Stress reduction. Make changes in your life to help manage and reduce stress.
-Finding a therapist to treat your depression
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help you. Thanks!
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

Hello,welcome to HCM! I understand your concerns.Some advices that I can give to you are: -Get social support. The more you cultivate your social connections, the more protected you are from depression. -Don’t rely on medications alone, if you are taking medications. -Learn as much as you can about your depression. -Lifestyle changes can treat depression -Exercise. Regular exercise can be as effective at treating depression as medication. -Nutrition. Eating well is important for both your physical and mental health. -Sleep. Sleep has a strong effect on mood. -Stress reduction. Make changes in your life to help manage and reduce stress. -Finding a therapist to treat your depression Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help you. Thanks!