How bad is it to self-medicate for depression using caffeine?
I have been struggling for years to find a medication for depression that works. In addition to sadness, my symptoms include being constantly tired, sleeping ~14 hours a day, and having no motivation to do anything. The only thing I have found that temporarily helps is drinking coffee, usually 2-3 c...
How do I know if I'm depressed or just lazy?
How do I know if I'm depressed or just lazy? E.g., lately I never put away any laundry. I leave it in the basket and pile the dirty laundry on the floor. I usually just don't have the energy or motivation to fold them, so I don't bother. Similarly, lately I've been taking naps during the day when I'...
What foods can I eat to lift my spirit?
I need an emotional lift. I have been anxious and depressed for a while. I need recommendations on foods that will help me get better....
How do you cope with occasional depression
Acute depression that arises occasionally and disappears or you’re distracted from in a few days without any treatment or counseling ...
How do I advise a friend who thinks his life is less valuable than others
My friend has been talking about his life being valueless since he received a couple of rejections from work and his business didn’t take off. He keeps comparing himself to others and his self esteem has plummeted. I tried cheering him up with things he likes, things he’s good at but not...
Alternatives to antidepressants?
I'm looking for alternative treatments for depression. I've tried twelve different antidepressants over the past 3.5 years, and most have not worked, and the ones that did work had intolerable side effects that caused me to have to stop taking them. I have had success with medication for anxiety to ...