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Jul 3, 2017
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bayareacoug
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Yes!! Don't ever suggest someone depressed is somehow weak. This is a REAL
condition. If you haven't battled it, or been close to someone who has, it's almost impossible to understand.
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How do you deal with depression for you or loved ones? Do you encourage medical intervention, therapy, both? Do you
SouthernBlueBlood
All-American
7/3/17 11:03am
The problem with it is that there is no universal answer for emotional issues
Frank Castiglione
7/3/17 11:14am
Correct--there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and generally one has to use
dilbert
7/3/17 11:37am
It's a spectrum like anything else. Medication should be only after trying other
cougaman
7/3/17 11:16am
Most studies show the best results come from a combination of medications and counseling.
soupie
7/3/17 11:18am
Yup. It's different for each person, which is why blanket statements like,
OneUpper
7/3/17 12:41pm
I think we should openly talk about depression issues and not make our loved
Cougar-Duck
7/3/17 11:21am
It's wrong how it's mocked with some at the same time I'd rejected any help myself feeling it's an issue I can handle.
SouthernBlueBlood
7/3/17 11:25am
Yes!! Don't ever suggest someone depressed is somehow weak. This is a REAL
bayareacoug
7/3/17 6:26pm
I've been on several anti-depressants.
bluegato
7/3/17 11:49am
For me it has taken a variety of things to deal with it and dare I say, "manage"
Wedgetail
7/3/17 12:02pm
I've been diagnosed with severe depression and have been on meds and counseling from time to time. Both have helped.
LiveY'r
7/4/17 3:01pm
Thanks for sharing that. Powerful tips.
soupie
7/4/17 3:26pm
RE: How do you deal with depression for you or loved ones? Do you encourage
Zedhead
7/3/17 1:07pm
I've had some really good students and my own daughter deal with Anxiety and depression..
Adrielle
7/3/17 5:18pm
Sounds like one of daughters too. She had ADHD & anxiety since pretty young. She was really good at
soupie
7/3/17 5:36pm
All the above. You gotta find what works
CBaass
7/3/17 9:18pm
God put the plants and knowledge of medicine for us to use. I think both
TutumTeRoboreReddam
7/4/17 2:30pm
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