Can you answer the champ’s question about Depression?:

im not sure if im depressed or is it just anxiety. i have had anxiety attacks before. everytime i think about my girl cheating or wondering why shes not talking to me (just randomly pops in my head and i cant get rid of the thought) i feel like i cant breathe as good and feel the anxiety in my chest (feels kind of cold and like ive lost air) is this anxiety depression…..? and is there anyway to fight this without the use of medication?

Antidepressants Effects

Can you answer Lexxie’s question about Depression?:

I’m 16 and I’ve been diagnosed with (and given prozac for) social & general anxiety, panic attacks and depression.

I’m also:
-terrified of being left alone, losing the love of my friends/family, desperate to please everyone
-blowing hot and cold about people, thinking I love them one minute and absolutely hating them the next, often without them doing anything different
-most of the time I hate myself and have low self esteem, but sometimes I think I’m the greatest person ever lol
-I self harm a lot, self mutilate, and have attempted suicide twice (kept it a secret though)
-in the last few months I’ve begun to do impulsive things like getting off with random people, smoking all my weed at once and throwing up, spending all the money I’ve saved & stuff like that when I used to be a very thoughtful, cautious kid
-I had hourly mood swings before the prozac and felt very anxious and empty. I also used to become paranoid sometimes.
-I sometimes get furiously angry but I direct it all towards myself and cut.
-I’m a normal weight but I have problems with food. I’ll starve for a couple of days, then binge for another two, then maybe purge, then starve… etc etc.
-I’m very shy, but I use alcohol & drugs to make myself seem outgoing. Although I’m shy, I’m a lively, outrageous, fun person when I’m feeling relaxed with close friends (or drunk lol)

It seems to me like I have borderline personality disorder, not just extreme anxiety & depression. Why didn’t my psychologist diagnose me with BPD? What is the criteria for diagnosing that?

Bipolar Disorder Manic Depression

Can you answer Dark )o( Divine’s question about Depression?:

I have been living with extreme depression for years. In 2007 I experienced my first bout of panic attacks and anxiety developed as well as hypochondria. I won’t take western medication unless I absolutely have to. So instead I look more towards natural methods of healing. What are some ways to help control and prevent depression, anxiety, panic attacks and especially hypochondria? Advice, personal experience and links are welcome! Thanks!

How To Deal With Depression