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writes:I really need some advice, I'm really down at the moment. I think I've suffered from depression on and off for about 5 years now. I've always been a thoughtful person, even when I was a child but I think it's turning into something more and I sometimes can't even get out of bed in the morning.It's silly really, I feel so ungrateful. I have everything, a wonderful family, friends, a good life, money, a future, everything and still, I'm unhappy.I started counselling a few months ago but couldn't do it for very long as it got too expensive. I've been looking into antidepressants but don't want to jeopardise my chances of getting certain jobs, as I've heard you can't do certain jobs (e.g. be in the police force) if you've been treated for a mental disorder. I just don't know where to turn. Should I start counselling and again and take something as well? The thing with counselling is, I don't see how it will work. I've had a wonderful life and still do so surely, my problems must be to do with chemicals and hormones and stuff?Thanks
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reader, Wild Thaing  +, writes (8 June 2006):
 It is a good thing that you are seeking help, even if it is on a forum like this. But we are not professional doctors. Furthermore, letting future job prospects influence your health care choices is simply wrong.
First, get well using the best therapy available to you, as offered by a professional doctor. Stop going to a counsellor unless your doctor prescribes it. Once you are well again, then turn to resuming your career.
I wish you luck in beating your illness.
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reader, David Lewis +, writes (8 June 2006):
 Hang in there.
I have suffered with severe depression since the age of 10, yet my family would never understand.
People do not seem to realise that is is a chemical imbalance and tell you to lighten up.
I tried to explain to my mum that it is like telling someone to stop bleeding after they have been stabbed.
Get to a doctor, get some good pills and seek out a good counsellor. You will be ok.
best of luck
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reader, eddie +, writes (8 June 2006):
 Go to your doctor and get some help. You say you can't get certain jobs if you're on medication. The truth is you won't be able to get any job if you don't deal with the problem and you bottom out mentally. You've taken the first step by talking to people here who are unqualified to offer specific advice but able to encourage you to seek a professional.
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reader, matron +, writes (8 June 2006):
 Hi, instead of paying private for counselling why dont you go to your GP, they can offer all kinds of help. It sounds like you are suffering from full blown Depression, it could be reactive but you say you have a good life and if you cant identify the cause it may be more deep-seated, can you remember when it started? either way you need to talk to professionals to get to the route of your problem and receive the appropriate treatment. Dont ignore it and hope it will go away as i doubt that will happen, seek professional help without delay. Good luck x
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reader, auntie claire +, writes (8 June 2006):
 dear reader. i feel for you i really do i suffered from depression since i was 13 (i'm now nearly 25) i have been to counsellors and on antidepressants myself but at the end of the day it is up to you to snap yourself out of it. to me it sounds that councelling would be good for you, you need to find the sourse of this problem and although it seems now it isn't working and yes they do get deep but may-be your true problem lyes in your childhood.
You really need to dig deep but don't rush to get pills you will only end up relying on them for years to come.
i hope you keep me posted on how things are going i wish you luck and i'll be thinking of you xxx
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