Lately, I've been feeling and very awful. I don't have an energy and I'm tired all the time. I have a hard time doing simple things like keeping on top of my housecleaning and my finances. I feel like I'm a horrible mother and wife. I've completely lost interest in sex and I just don't feel like getting up in the morning. I'm always late and I'm very disorganized. My life isn't very stressful. What stresses me out is all the things that I'm not doing that I think I should be doing. I wasn't always like this. I used to have drive and ambition to do things, but it seems like the things that I used to love and were important to me just don't mean much anymore. I don't feel like hurting myself or commiting suicide, I just lost my mojo. I also must confess that I like to take painkillers. I haven't taken them that much but I do like them. I also used to smoke weed and it seems to me that even when I was stoning I was still accomplishing more than I am now. Somone help me.
2006-10-10 14:06:04 · 9 answers · asked by Curious 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Also, I haven't spoken to my doctor yet and I've never been diagnosed with depression.
2006-10-10 14:07:27 · update #1
I haven't smoked weed in 4 years.
2006-10-10 14:39:56 · update #2
I think it is very normal to feel down at certain points in our lives. Sometimes we can get through that time and for some reason that ambition just comes back. Other times it requires taking it to the next step and talking to your Dr. about what is going on and how you are feeling. It is also VERY helpful to talk to a counselor of some sort. Most insurance companies cover things like that with a small co-pay so check that out. It helps so much to talk to someone about what is going on in your life and why you are feeling the way you are. Perhaps you can pinpoint things that were going on in your life that maybe brought you down to this level and a counselor is good at narrowing down events to get to what is really going on.
If you have painkillers in the house just get rid of them...toss them out. You do not want to become dependent on that. It will just add another obstacle in your life. It never helps in the long run to "cover up" and mask what is really going on. Weed won't help you get to the core of what is going on either.
Take some time every day to just sit in the quiet and ask God to help you...to show you what is wrong and ask him for the strength and guidance to get you back on the right track again. Putting all of these things together will make you a healthier happier you. Start small and take baby steps to do what you need to do to get back to being you. Exercise helps too. Even a 1/2hr. walk everyday releases endorphines in the brain (that's your bodys natural feel good "drug") that can help your moods.
BTW you are not a horrible mom and wife...you're just in a funk right now...you're acknowledging that there is something wrong and you are going to take steps to fix it. I think that is you being an excellent mom and wife. You care and you want to make things right. You can do it !!! When you do you'll be happy you did. I wish you the best on your journey to you're true you!!!
2006-10-10 14:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by DreamingofU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking drugs might have played a role in your depression, but I can't say since I'm not familiar with what you took exactly and how often.
I think you should deffinitely lay off pot and pills; if you're not happy, both are depressants and will further increase your depression in your current state of mind.
Complimenting Aussies discussion of a chemical imbalance, it very well may be. There are basically three types of neurotransmitters that effect depression; serotonin, norepinepherine and dopamine. If you're brain isn't properly producing one of the three, you may experience symptoms similar to what you described above. If that's true, in your case, I would suggest that you work with a Dr. and find an antidepressant that will help regulate the production of the chemicals in your brain.
Be careful though; antidepressants (or SSRI's, SNRI's, etc) can be very addictive, some are very difficult to ween off of. So educate yourself a bit and if this depression becomes unmanageable, see a Dr. and get yourself fixed.
Good luck!
2006-10-10 14:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Altruist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi the way you are feeling is a classic sign of depression and it is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Depression can be easily treated through a bit of counseling or if needed drug therapy. Dont think you are an idiot about the way you are feeling these days alot of the population goes through depression at some stage in their life it is just hard dont get me wrong. Can i suggest if you do not feel comfortable about talking to a loved one about the problem see your doctor and there are many different sorts of treatment that you are able to try before you turn to drugs. Good luck and i hope you feel better soon.
2006-10-10 14:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by aussie06 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depression can be caused by internal or external causes, specifically, chemical imbalances in the brain and changes in the external circumstances/environment respectively.
The symptoms you have described does seem like those related to depression. However, since you are able to voice out your concerns here, it may not be at a bad state yet. It is very good that you are able to recognise that you are not well and actively seek advice/help.
As the rest have suggested, please consider speaking to a trained counsellor or medical practitioner. He/she will be able to help you trace the cause/root of the problem and advise you on what course of actions you can take next.
All the best and take care!
2006-10-10 15:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by qilin1967 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Currently, I am in the same position as you. Go to your Dr. and tell her/him what you just said. Your Dr. should send you to a counselor. Believe me, it help to talk to your counselor as they will help you start thinking about something. Maybe you should also be on some depression meds as they will help boost the chemical balance. I'm told that I'm not getting enough iron in my body and I'm not eating enough. Me, I want sex all the time the thing is, I don't have any friends or guy friend to be with. People don't look at me or talk to me. Talk to you Dr. they will sure get something going to start helping you feel better but it will start slow and take months to get back to your old self. Good luck!
2006-10-10 14:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by Paula 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes these are classic symptoms of depression, but go to your doctor before self-diagnosing. You may need blood work to determine if you have a physical problem or an imbalance. There are physical conditions that can sap your energy, like anemia, that can mimic the symptoms of depression. Best bet...go to the doc, have a nice long chat and you'll piece it together.
2006-10-10 14:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by Lori R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Please ask your doctor about ADHD or ADD......I am ADHD and I was put on Adderal XR.... I was not able to consintrate very unorganized and so forth..... is my story I am a 17 year old and I had a nervous breakdown at the age of 12.. I felt like there was no reason to be here and i didnt want to go no where or even talk... I am diagnosed as Bi Polar, Manic, physfraniac, ADHD and so on... But you might have to go see a doctor that specializes in Mental Health and he or she can diagnose you... I hope I helped please let me know how things worked out.. Here is some information on ADD and ADHD.. OK IT WILL NOT LET ME PUT IT IN THIS BOX MY SCREEN NAME IS NELMANJAIMIE@YAHOO.COM please eamail me and I will send you infomation
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2006-10-10 14:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you sound like you may be depressed to me. It wouldn't be a bad idea to talk to you doctor. The biggest thing I found was that if I wanted things to change- I had to make myself do it- because nobody is going to do it for you. If you want to get better it's all up to you. Good Luck!
2006-10-10 14:49:00 · answer #8 · answered by baronboru 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you don't exercise or eat right/get enough vitamins. Try that before meds.
2006-10-10 15:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Basketnutz! 2 · 0⤊ 8⤋