Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Hi, My intro, baker by profession- travel for work to different countries, have an elder sis suffering with depression.
My research so far -Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting more than 16 million men and women (almost 6.7 percent of the adult population) and 3.1 million adolescents.
It is a serious mental illness in which feelings of sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest,( my sis case, she just has no interest in anything, was a creative breaker once on a time, now 
) anger, frustration, or other negative emotions like irritability that last for weeks or years and interfere with daily life. ( Looks like I am describing her behavior
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As per my knowledge all people experience moments when they feel sad or blue, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days and are not indicative of depression - right? According to EverydayHealth depression can cause deep emotional pain both to the person experiencing it and, often, to that person’s close family and friends. As mentioned My sister is coping with depression relapse, I am new here, having been on travel for more than a month work related, Sis with me (elder one) She has had a relapse, was in a relation for 7 yrs had 2 abortions, now the guy has dumped her... I appreciate all the lil advice shared by the users's here as it all help's me understand and help her better. I am trying to get her off medications, have tried meditations here in the Himalayas, I have noticed she get's calm but then... after a day or two she's back!!
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Trying to get a Person with Depression "off their meds" is a recipe for Disaster. You can't bounce on and off psych meds, their not meant to be taken PRN.
You may not like that your sister has to take medication to treat her Depression, but its her life and she's the one who has to live her life the best she can and in order to do that she'll need meds.
Depression cannot be treated with holistic treatments, its a matter of changing, resetting and equalizing brain chemistry and that takes medications.
Or a combination of all the above!
Again, it is my conclusion (and I am not a medical person) that brain chemistry issues are quite likely going to require medication. Experiences may benefit from medication, but are going to require therapy in order to let the person resolve them.
It takes a qualified medical person to make the proper diagnosis, and it is often team work by both mental health care professionals and medical health care professionals. Getting the proper diagnosis is critical since different conditions benefit from different meds.
Has your sister been fully evaluated?
I agree with the others, it sounds like your sister has some life experiences that have hurt her deeply.
Gentle hugs