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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:01:45

If it is just the physical problems that are causing the depression, then the meds should take care of that, along with other things you can do, such as like I said, exercising or getting outside in the sun which can help increase the seretonin levels.

If it's not that, yet it's your circumstances, your therapy should be able to help you address these and subsequently, lead you towards changing things that are not right in your life.

Just to let you know, from personal experience, it can get better, and will. You are doing all the right things, and I hope things start looking up for you soon.

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It is usually emotional or mental...but some imbalances in your chemical make up may cause this...You need to talk further with your psychiatrist or an m.d. Good Luck...don't let this go on...get some help SOMEWHERE!!

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Depression can be VERY physical. Muscle aches, headaches, and other problems are often associated with depression.

However, if your depression is CAUSED by a physical ailment, then it can be a dangerous cycle.

If it's because you feel bad you're depressed, and depression leads to physical problems... then you could end up with more health problems than in the first place! But talk to your doctor. He knows more about the physicality of depression.

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Depression is a disease just like anything else. If your meds and therapy are not totally effective then tell the doc so they can try adjusting your meds.

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Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. Most anti depressants work with the serotonin level. If you have been on medication for six months you should feel a great deal better. Maybe your medication should be changed. My Doctor changed my medication. It was the third medication that worked for me Effexor XR. I was on it for three years. Perhaps its time for a change?

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Your environment affects a shitload of ur depression.