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Overcoming Depression
Depression is a it is a mood disorder that frequently co-exists with schizophrenia and which also needs treatment. Feelings of depression and hopelessness are also common with caregivers of the mentally ill. If you or someone you know with schizophrenia is feeling particularly depressed its important to see the doctor about the condition.  Also, we recommend you talk to others about your feelings in the schizophrenia.com discussion areas. Overviews on Depression Overview of Depression, what causes it and how to treat it - (NIMH Booklet) Depression Is a Treatable Illness - A Patient's Guide Personal Experiences with Depression  A Haze has Lifted to Reveal a New Day  Depression No Cause for Shame - Rafe Mair Ways to help yourself when you are feeling suicidal.  If you're thinking about suicide "Start by considering this statement: "Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain." -  resources about suicide and its prevention. Ways to Maintain Recovery from Depression What Family and Friends Can Do to Help Someone Who is Depressed Strong Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Depression Common Treatments for Depression Treatments Overview Medications  Effexor  Luvox  Nefazodone  Prozac  Serzone  Wellbutrin  Zoloft Additional Depression Resources Depression Recommended Books for People who are Depressed Overcoming Depression, 3rd edition by Demitri Papolos, Publisher: Quill; 3rd edition (February 1997), ISBN: 0060927828 The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs : Includes The Most Recent Information On: Antidepressants, Tranquilizers and Antianxiety Drugs, Antipsychotics, Drugs annd Pregnancy, Drugs and the Elderly, Drugs and AIDS, Side-effects and Withdrawal Symptoms, and Much, Much More by Jack M., M.D. Gorman, Publisher: St. Martin's Press; (December 1998), ISBN: 0312954581 Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs, by John D. Preston, John H. O'Neal, Mary C. Talaga, Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns; (2000) ASIN: 157224111X

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