Commonly asked questions about depression
This section will attempts to address patient and family concerns on a variety of depression related questions after being diagnosed with depression, or that families might have regarding their loved one. It will provide clear, matter-of-fact answers to a multitude of depression questions that one might have but has been afraid to ask. Some questions have straightforward, simple answers. Others do not.
- Since my dad died, my mom has been drinking. Could she be depressed?
- What’s Next If Antidepressant Is Not Helping?
- How does the brain affect behavior and regulate emotional states?
- Can I consider delaying medication to see if my depression will go a way without treatment?
- A family member is depressed but refuses to see anyone, can we help?
- How can I feel depressed when I have a good job and a loving family?
- What is the risk of depression when returning from active duty overseas?
- What are the symptoms of depression?
- How do I know whether I have depression versus a “normal” reaction to a problem in life?
- What is the difference between thoughts and feelings?
- Why did my doctor diagnose depression when I do not feel depressed?
- Can I drink wine with my antidepressant?
- Can future episodes of depression be prevented?
- How do chemicals work in the brain?
- Are there long-term dangers to taking depression medication?
- Will Medication Makes Us Look Medicated?
- My medication helps but I have sexual side effects
- Does a Mild Depression Means a Quicker Recovery?
- Can I take other depression medications while on an antidepressant?
- What is the difference between psychiatry and psychology?
- How Do I Tell My Family and Friends That I Have Depression?
- What are emotions, and why do we have them?
- What chemicals regulate emotions?
- What is a major mental illness?
- Could vitamin deficiencies cause depression?
- Are manic depression and bipolar the same?
- Are depression and anxiety linked?
- Are depression and obesity related?