Major depression- ? (Answers: 7) (Comments: 0)

I've been diagonsed with major depression but I have no reason to be depressed!? I have an ideal life, friends, money, ect. No tragic events have occured. But for about 2 years now happiness has been a rare and fleeting feeling. I feel empty, alone, tired, truly miserable, that life itself is pointless. . Is it my brain chemistry to blame? I feel like the worst things have happened to me but they haven't. I know people who are severely depressed who actually have a good reason to be, but I don't and that makes me feel guilty and selfish. I'm just starting going to a psychologist, he doesn't help much. I leave feeling empty and hopeless. He suggested I take an anti-depressant but I'm worried about the side-effects.

major depression? (Answers: 12) (Comments: 1)

my doctors have told me awhile ago that i have major depression.. well ive been getting upset over little things lately, really bad. ive cut myself. little things tick me off now. im telling myself no one loves me and that i need to die. becuase i think everyone will be happier without me in their lives. no one knows how serious i am about all this. i find myself faking smiles,laughs etc. it feels like when i look into the mirror.. i feel like the person in the mirror is the real me, and im just the reflection. i dont know what to do. i feel like im failing more and more each day... please help..

Major Depression? (Answers: 4) (Comments: 0)

I'm pretty certain I have major depression, but I don't what to do. I'm scared of the idea of therapy and I'm totally against meds. Plus, my mom is one of those people who hates Western Medicine. What the hell do I do? I don't have a whole lot of money for this kinda stuff.

How can a person with major depression be treated? (Answers: 4) (Comments: 0)

How can a person diagosed as having major depression be treated with symptoms like severe fatigue and over sleepiness? Please help with serious answers only. If you have any professional advice or know someone who got treated with such symptoms, it be highly appreciated.

Voting Question: what drugs are used to treat major depression and how do they work? (Answers: 1) (Comments: 0)

any side affects? within the major depression category are they sub types of major depression that are treated differently? thanks i really need this.

How many people are cured from major depression? (Answers: 5) (Comments: 0)

I know someone who has been suffering from major depression for many years and is continually trying different treatment options, but nothing seems to work? Is there even a cure at all? Does anyone have any kind of statistics?

What is the difference between minor depression and major depression ? (Answers: 9) (Comments: 2)

Isn't a depression just a depression I was diagnosed with major depression. What's the difference

What are some home/herbal remedies for major depression? (Answers: 8) (Comments: 0)

i've been diagnosed as having major depression, and the drs. were unsure if I am bipolar. i have tried several medications and have had awful side effects,from hallucinations to becoming a complete insomniac. i therefore do not wish to try any more medications. i am severely depressed, for an extensive period(around 8 months) and have put on a substantial amount of weight, socially isolated myself for the most part and generally just don't care. i am looking for any home or herbal remedies. thank you.