My mother due to the falling out between my sister and brother as well as other family problems which she at times is reluctant even to discuss with me, is suffering from serious depression. Even though I have taken her to various psychiatrists, psychologists and even nerves specialists, non seem to be improving her situation. She sinks further into depression when the meds taken for depression affect her nerves problem.She is now incapable of even being by herself while the rest of the household sleeps. She has also become increasingly obsessive about household chores.She is very afraid for loved one's safety and of simple tasks such as going to a bank etc.I would like to know how I can help her at home, as well as if there know if there is any other medical solution i can seek.

Hi.

I don't know what you mean by "nerves" problem. There is a new anti-depressant just approved called Emsam that works by a different mechanism than other commonly prescribed anti-depressants. And it is also prescribed for some neurological conditions like Parkinson's under the name Eldepryl. In other words, for certain types of neurological problems this might have a slightly positive effect rather than a negative one (but I don't what kind of problem she has so it's hard to know). This is something you'd have to go over with the doctors. The drug is called Emsam, generic name selegiline. It is considered a neuroprotectant, unlike other anti-depressants. Many doctors don't know much at all about this drug, but a neurologist should.

Interestingly, this drug also lowers levels of oxidative stress in the brain and may improve cognitive dysfunction in the aged (may make for clearer thinking). It has also been shown to repeatedly extend lifespan in various types of animals, including different types of rodents and dogs. It's possible that this is a healthier drug than other anti-depressants.

It may or may not be a candidate for your mother to try, depending on her exact problems.

You can read about it here: http://www.benbest.com/lifeext/deprenyl.html

For depression, this drug is called "Emsam".

Aside from this, I'd like to point out that your mother needs to have good friends with people her own age and needs to be going out and doing things with them on a regular basis. This is important. If she doesn't have good friends in her age group, maybe you can work out a way with her to change this.

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My girlfriend and I have only been dating for two months now, but in those those two months I have learned much about her by observing her actions and her overall behavior. It is evident that she suffers from a dysthymic disorder, which she has told me she takes medication and also goes to see a psychotherapist for. Being her boyfriend has been intensely tough despite my strong love for her. She is very sweet, but due to her depression she swings in and out of moods, has no self-esteem whatsoever, is very self-concious, has few friends, and her academics are going down the drain. She is unable to comprehend the importance of going to college and sticking with school (we both are in high school as sophomores) which is also a result of her illness. I have tried so much to make her happy but am beginning to be concerned with her future. I know it is not my responsibility, but I know that her parents neglect her and do not encourage her. She is so dead and lost. Please, help me…help her!

the very best thing you can do is get her to mental health sevices. as far as you trying to make her happy…stop! you are not the reason she needs to find her happiness. that is something she must find within herself, you will only end up frustrated and diappointed. not that you can't add to her happiness. but she needs help. look for groups she can join that would alow her to express herself in a neutral envirorment
do as much as you can without it draining you! if you are drained you have nothing to do to help another. remember that you can give her all the information and show her you care but do not take on more than you can handle. look into the relationship and see if this is going to bring you down in the long run. be her friend first. it's early in this relationship nothing is set in stone. keep yourself healthly.

I think I have depression, but feel like i don't have anywhere to go. My parents are very religious and think that if i am depressed it means I am not close enough to god and just need to pray more. My dad doesn't have a job right now, so paying a lot of money (even if i could convince them that depression existed) I don't want to act emo because i am not. I just want to get help for a medical condition and don't know what i can do. It is getting really bad and i don't know how much more i can handle. The people at school cant help me without my parents permission because i am under 18. I know that if i talk to them about it that they will dismiss it; i have already tried that. so does anybody have any suggestions?

In most states, as long as you are 13 and over, you can get mental health services without your parents' consent, or even with them being notified. I work with students in a school, and if they are 13 or over, I'm not even allowed to talk to their parents unless the student signs something to give me permission. Please talk to your school counselor. You can also look in the phone book under "counseling" and find a community mental health clinic. Often these places will offer counseling on a sliding-fee scale, meaning that they charge according to how much you can (or can't) afford.

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