depressed for a month?

Question

i'm feeling depressed in a way that its not showing outside but constantly eating me up on the inside.... its like being sad and happy at the same time. what should i do?

Answer 1

If you are that sad or depressed inside then eventually it will start to show on the outside as well. You need to try talking to someone about your thoughts and feelings right now and try to get out what's really bothering you or getting you down. If you get to feeling worse you could see a doctor and maybe try medication to help you feel better like paxil or zoloft. Just don't let it drive you insane. Talk to someone. Good luck.

Answer 2

You poor thing. Can you put the depression down to anything in particular? Being sad and happy at the same time kind of sounds like emptiness, too.

The best thing I can think of is to go and chat to someone professional and be sure it's someone you feel comfortable with, so you can put what's inside, outside. Medication may also be a good temporary aid as it just tips the balance chemically towards the happy, but really finding the cause is the most important. Try not to isolate yourself and talk as much as you can to people you trust.

Answer 3

First of all, since you've been diagnosed, I assume you've seen a doctor. I hope you consulted a psychiatrist, not just your family doctor. Psychiatric illness is best treated by a psychiatric specialist. Another problem is that, in recent years, "bipolar disorder" has tended to be the "go-to" diagnosis for almost any mental disorder, from anxiety to depression, to schizophrenia. I'M NOT A DOCTOR, but I do have a bachelor's degree in psychology and about 30 years of personal experience with depression. It is very important that you get professional help for this, whatever it is. Depression can be devastating, even deadly. I, myself, am permanently disabled after a suicide attempt about 20 years ago. There is hope, though, I have not suffered any major bouts of depression since my last attempt two decades ago. My understanding of bipolar disorder is that, usually, the sufferer experiences days, weeks, or even months of alternating depression and mania (the opposite of depression), not both at the same time. It sounds to me like you might have an anxiety disorder. Like I said, however, I'm not a doctor, so it would be best if you saw a specialist about this for a more thorough workup/diagnosis. If it was a psychiatrist that diagnosed you to begin with, then what you need to do is consult that doctor with what you need to do. Somethiong that is very important is that if your dr. prescribes medication, you get someone like a parent or other family member to monitor your meds to make sure you're taking them as directed. Possibly the biggest problem facing bipolar patients is that they take their meds for awhile, then start feeling much better and stop taking them, thinking they no longer need them. THis often leads to serious problems. Maybe your doctor already told you some of the things you need to do to manage your illness, but you don't really like his suggestions, so you're looking for a second opinion. I don't know, but sticking with your doctor's advice is your best bet. He/she is the most qualified and knows you better than I do, so you're probably better off doing whatever they suggest. Oh, yeah, be sure the steer WAY clear of drugs and alcohol, these will only make things worse as the problem is most likely fundamentally chemical Good luck to you...

Answer 4

Sebb,

I used to be an optimist, the happiest girl you'd ever meet. Then, tragedy hit my family and me. My grandfather died, my friend was causing me greif because she was becoming friends with my enemies, and my grades were falling. I couldn't stop crying. I would lie, (which is odd for me, because I never lie), just so that I wouldn't need to get help. Now, I lost both of my best friends, but found someone close to me with the same problems. I am now the easiest person to love, and the easiest person to hate.
You should tell someone close how you feel. It will help. If I had done it, I would possibly be the old me. I want to be that person again, but I have so much anger left inside. I write poetry now, which helps out a lot. The one mistake I made was that I didn't talk to people. I am slowly growing out of my anger, but since I'm at a time when additude is changing, it is difficult. I know you need to talk to all the people close to you for help. I hope it gets better! ;)
jopuppy988

Answer 5

First of all, what has been taking place in your life? What have been the changes or losses that have occurred? Where did you think you'd be at this period in your life? Do you feel "stuck" in Life? These are somewhat difficult situations to sort out, alone. They get all "muddied up" in thinking. How have you been sleeping, eating? What has your social life in the outside world been? How is your career or schooling going? Are you doing as well as you thought you'd be doing at this time? Are there situations that seem to be overwhelming? How are you sleeping or eating? Is your mind continually full of thoughts? Pick up the phone and call your community mental health center or, your local general hospital and ask for their mental health division. Make a commitment to yourself that you are going to face all of your Life Situations, once and, for all. And, that you are going to succeed and find inner happiness, confidence and selfesteem, no matter, what. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or therapist and deal with your inner feelings. You have the inner strength to take care of yourself and achieve inner happiness. You are #1 in your life. Take Charge and find Success by facing and clearing away all of the garbage from past situations. I know that you can do it. Good Luck.

Answer 6

And I thought I was the only one to go through life like this! If you get a good answer to this, I'll owe you for posting it.
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Actually, what I do is try to focus on the positive, develop a gratitude attitude, and reach out to others. This helps sooth the pain of the hollow, empty inner sadness, even though it is still there.
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I've heard of a concept called the love basket, and you have to do things to fill others' baskets, and they do things to fill your basket. If you don't help out others, you won't get much yourself. The trick is that you can't do something for someone in order that they will do something for you (or to get them to do it). But the more you do for others, the more they will want to do for you.
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If there is a reason for your sadness, than you can figure out (maybe with help from friends or a professional) how to deal with it and move on. If it's just a feeling that doesn't go away, then maybe it's clinical or chemical. Just don't try to self-diagnose or self-treat with drugs, alcohol, or other addictions.

Answer 7

Can you tell what is the source of your depression? Because I am too, has experienced depression on the inside. But I know what makes me depressed. By tackling the problem that makes me depressed and work it out, though it is difficult, I am putting more hope in my life. I think you can do this too.

Answer 8

Has anything happened to make you this way? If not then maby you just need to get out somewhere to be alone for a while. That's how it usually is for me, except I feel more like i'm being torn apart from the inside.

Answer 9

sounds like the core of manic depression ---dude get yourself to a councilor like right now--you've done the right thing in admitting this-- now take the next step and find someone to talk to--this is something that does not get any better on its own--it just gets worse---but now--you can put this behind you really quick--but you have to do that thing now

Answer 10

Get busy doing something. I know it can be hard in this life, but one day we will all be happy.