what are the signs of depression? i think i might have it! if i do, what can i do about it>?

Question

i think i have depression. if you know plz let me know the signs of depression. if you do have depression plz let me know what there is to do about it. what about childhood depression? is it more serious than regular depression>?

no you peoplle dont understand. it is reall serious and i have just about all the symptoms. i just dont know what to do.

no you peoplle dont understand. it is reall serious and i have just about all the symptoms. i just dont know what to do.

Answer 1

Hello!! :o) As I see it - there are two different types of depression. There is a 'chemical' depression that is caused by a 'brain chemistry' unbalance. This sort of depression can be helped by taking prescribed medications. And there is what I call a 'situational depression' which is caused by an event. For instance - your dog dies - you become depressed. If you're depressed and there is NO obvious reason for it [you can't understand WHY you're depressed] than you should see a doctor. If you're depressed and the reason why IS obvious - then the best thing can do is SOMETHING - ANYTHING!! The very first sign of depression is the lack of interest in doing anything. And the LAST thing you want to DO is anything. [even the simpliest of things - like washing the dishes] As time goes on - the desire to DO something becomes less and less. Some people don't even bother to bathe and get dressed. It's a very sad state to be in. But it doesn't have to get that far. What is 'childhood depression'? It could be chemical or situational. I think that for many adults [myself included] the reason I struggle with depression NOW is because of the horrible events that took place in my family when I was a child. It's especially difficult [for an adult] to deal with those 'things' that may have happened to them [or around them] when they were children. As an adult - we try to apply 'adult logic' to a child's experience. And that's not always easy to do. And sometimes - it's impossible to do. A child's reality is not always the same as an adult's reality. A child almost always assumes blame for what's going on around them. "Mom and Dad are fighting because of ME!!" [That sort of thing] It is important - I believe - for us as adults to respect that child we once were. For their thoughts and feeling and FEARS are still a part of who we are. Sometimes - whenever I'm feeling scared I'll say to myself, "It's OK Craig - everything is OK!!" I hope this helps. And I wish you all the best. Craig!! :o)

Answer 2

You're over-reacting. Everyone has ups and downs in moods. If you're depressed:

1. You want to suicide. A LOT.
2. You TRIED to suicide.
3. Appetitie has significantly decreased.
4. Weight loss.
5. Inability to sleep, insomnia, or restless / reckless sleeping.
6. Refusing to talk.

Judging by the comment, you're just a little anxious, maybe minor anxiety. Go outside and have some fun. You'll feel better.

Answer 3

signs of depression are:

1.lack of appitite
2.lack of sex
3. crying for no reason
4. staying in bed for hours even days
5. not enjoying things that once gave you pleasure
6.staying in same clothes for days ,neglects hygeine
7.tired all the time, excessive sleep
8. suicidal or thoughts of hurting others

childhood depression and adult depression are really no different except children and teens have a harder time adjusting to depression and they now have suicide warning labels on all meds

Answer 4

Please....go to a doctor!!! this is so important.