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Questions and Answers on Depression

Life has its ups and downs.  Feeling unhappy or sad in response to disappointment, loss or frustration is a normal reaction.  However, clinical depression overwhelms and engulfs your day to day life, interfering with your ability to work, eat, sleep and have fun.  A person with severe depression has little to no interest in work or hobbies, and may even have trouble getting out of bed.  Learning how to understand its signs, symptoms and causes is the first step to overcoming the problem.



09/23/2009 - Questions and Answers

Concern over Dad's memory loss, confusion and mood swings

Question My Dad has trouble remembering, but he doesn't have any problems in everyday living. However, if he falls asleep sitting up, and then wakes up, he is confused and has a mood swing. My husband said this is a sign of hardening of the arteries. Is that true? He doesn't get confused if he falls asleep in bed, just when he sits up. Read more

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08/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol

"30% to 60% of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse" Question Please what I can do to help my husband with bipolar disorder. We have been married for 9 years and it is very difficult. Read more

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06/22/2009 - Questions and Answers

Depression and Sexual Activity

Question I've had several attacks of depression, really bad. But now I feel that it's all behind me. Read more

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06/19/2009 - Questions and Answers

Sundowning

Question What is sundowning? Read more

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06/19/2009 - Questions and Answers

Behavioral problems and won't seek help

Question My mother keeps having personality swings which are especially distressing for my father, since he is recovering from a series of strokes. She refuses to seek medical help because she is afraid that she might be diagnosed as having Alzheimer's. What can we do? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Stress

Question My husband says I'm wearing myself out as I'm always washing and cleaning, even when the house looks great. And I wash my hands so often that they get sore. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Overweight, tired and lonely

Question I am very overweight, always feeling tired and lonely and am sick of being treated as a joke. How can I successfully reduce my body weight? Read more

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06/12/2009 - Questions and Answers

Depression following Divorce

Question I've just got divorced and find that I can't stop crying whenever anyone asks me a question. I don't think this is normal, but I'm not sure what to do. Can you advise me? Read more

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06/12/2009 - Questions and Answers

I have Arthritis but why am I Depressed?

Question I have had arthritis for several years which has debilitated me and is very frustrating. As if that isn't enough to cope with I seem to be depressed as well! Is there any help for me? Read more

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06/12/2009 - Questions and Answers

How to help my aging parent with depression and short term memory loss ?

Question My 85 year old mother remains very depressed after my father's death 2&1/2 years ago. She lives alone and has quite good physical health, her high blood pressure being under good control, but her short term memory is failing. Read more

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