Depression

Questions and Answers

1. How can I get my father to stop yelling at me?

   - How can I get my elderly parent to stop yelling at me? He yells at me every time I talk to him now that he's elderly, scared, and depressed.
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2. FAQ: Is It Normal Not to Feel Social After Someone Close to Me Has Died?

   - Even extroverts may feel the need for less social time after the loss of a loved one. Know some normal changes in social needs for those in mourning.
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3. FAQ: Is It Normal to Wish I Could End My Own Life After My Loved One Has Died?

   - After the death of a loved one, it's common for survivors to wish their own lives would end. Learn why, and whether to seek professional help.
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4. What do I do when my mother seems to have lost the will to live?

   - Redirectlng your mother's time and attention to other people and activities may help give her a new zest for life.
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5. How can I help my mother, who becomes agitated every evening?

   - How do I help a senior who gets agitated in the evening? She's fine most of the day, but in the evening before dinner, she becomes agitated.
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6. FAQ: Can you treat depression without medication?

   - It's possible to treat depression without medication -- but people respond differently to therapy, and some benefit from a combination of treatments.
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7. Can depression cause panic attacks?

   - Does depression cause panic attacks? My doctor wants me to take antidepressants to cope with depression and panic attacks, which happen a few times a week.
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8. What causes memory loss other than Alzheimer's?

   - Recently I had someone mention Lauren Bar disease, or something on that order that might explain my mom's memory loss and other mental problems. I'm sure I didn't say it right, but does anyone know what that is and what causes it? Dee
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9. Could Mom's anti-depressant be causing memory loss?

   - My mother seems to be having more memory problems, plus there are signs of anger, paranoia and jealousy and depression. Her family doctor put her on Zoloft, which she says makes her "nuts". She is also on Pravix, blood pressure medications, diabetes medication, and 80mg of Simvustatin...
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10. Why might I be more agitated during the day than the night?

    - Why am I so agitated during the day, and cannot seem to get anything done? However, as soon as the sun goes down my mood changes and I feel a bit more energized, although I still can't wait to get into bed. I might add that I've been diagnosed with depression and fibromyalgia and I'm also a caregiver...
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