Is it important to tell your doctor about your depression?

You can treat me as a punching bag to let all that stress out

I am sorry about what you are going through, it can’t be easy.

We all feel sadness or depressed at times, and there are many things that happen in life that cause us to feel this way. When it comes to clinical depression, it is a grave disturbance that often hinders a person from carrying out daily activities. It would be good to find out more about the depression you are feeling.

There are a number of treatments for depression, varying according to the symptoms and the severity of the illness. (See the box “ What Kind of Depression?” in this link: https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g200907/de... )

Many people may be helped by their family physician, but some need more specialized treatment. The doctor might prescribe antidepressant medication or recommend some other form of assistance. Some people have experienced good results with herbal medications, dietary adjustments, or a controlled exercise program.

There are many things that can cause us to be depressed, stressed out, anxious, and even want to give up on life. To help us identify symptoms and for advice on what we can do about it, please see the following link and scroll down to the topic subheadings “Depression” and “Anxiety and Stress”…

https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/peace-happin...

I hope this information is helpful to you and that it helps you get though these rough times.

Yes, and you may be prescribed antidepressant temporarily to see if it helps