I'm depressed, and have no clue what to do?

Question

I am 18 years old, and have suffered from severe depression for as long as I can remember. I can almost never sleep unless I stay up until I honestly pass out. I feel sick to my stomach nearly all the time, have headaches alot and back-aches....stiff neck. I lay in my bed and cry to myself alot, wondering why the hell I feel like this all the time, I feel no one gets me and honestly feel like i'm being tortured, and suicide seems like a viable option. I have failed to stay in college, and tried numerous times to keep a job to no avail. I am seeing a psychologist but can't bring myself to tell her I constantly think of suicide for fear of being sent to a looney bin or something. I have tried several times to take my own life, as recent as a year ago. When i wake up in the morning, I cannot think of one thing that makes me happy. I have zippy-zappy feeling in my head about every 10 secons, but i think it is because i have recently switched anti-depressants, Please help if u can.

Answer 1

Oh girl you poor thing! Going to the loony bin may not be a bad thing if thats the way your feeling!(i'm not being mean either) If you have a supportive family that will help you along. Is there a place around where you live that you can go to with other people that are struggling like you are. You need to tell your psychologist your feeling like this. Can you pin point about the time this started happening. Maybe something happen in your family that might of affected you without you realising cause things happen strange ways. I really feel for you and please don't do anything stupid. Talk to your psychologist. Talk to family friends. Did you enjoy the college when you went? What do you enjoy doing...Maybe spend more time doing that crank some music up have a sing along. Have a dream, be Inspired by something. Take your mind off things if you can. Your still so young such a waste on ruining your life, chin up, fight on. you have so much ahead of you i'm only 25 geez i remember being 18 and i felt like i was in the wrong head space myself, i fought, i found new ways. i found enjoyment out of things that still shock me but i love the weather, i love watch the weather, i love looking the weather up on the net, i like to see when we are due for rain. My last bday i went and spent 200 dollars on a weather station for cry out loud. Hello what a loser i am! But who care it gets me out of that head space where i didnt like to be. Try and ease it off your mind start thinking about other stuff. I hope you will be ok. Email this person above me talk to them you don't no them. its probably one of the best things is to have a stranger there just to listen to you. they dont need to comment they just need to listen. start writing in a diary get you worries off you chest. i really do hope you will be ok.

Answer 2

Please seek medical attention. Sometimes when you see a therapist for a while you develop a relationship and have a fear disappointing them with what you feel is negative feelings. your feelings are valid. Take a chance and either tell your psychologist or see another therapist [second opinion]. You may not be locked away in a looney bin! That is a misconception. You may require short term hospitalization. No one needs to know that -- your eighteen. There are laws prohibiting anyone knowing about your medical information. Don't worry about what others think of you --psychological problems present such a stigma in our society -- people think they're weak and just need to get it together. It is the person who reaches out for help who is the bravest. Please remember also 18 year of age is time when everything changes in your life -- and sometimes you feel like you just can't handle it. It is short term -- find something that makes you happy, something your passionate about -- do something for someone else. Making others happy has a surprising elating feeling -- and may take your mind off your problems. I wish you luck -- I've been there -- and as you get older I promise you it only gets better --just get over this major bump in the road.

Answer 3

I've been where you are now. I'd suggest that you speak to your psychologist about the way you feel or if you cant, keep a diary of how you feel and show her it. The very fact that you have reached out and asked for help means that you know that you have a problem to fix and this is the first step to overcoming this problem in your life. Remember depression can be beaten you just need to get the right help and support then you will beat it.

Remember depression is not permenant, but suicide is, your psychologist isnt going to put you in a 'looney bin' as you put it just for that, its more complex and involved to get someone sectioned. I used to be the same myself but now my depression is up against the ropes and I'm ready to dish out the knock-down blow.

You've got youth on your side and a whole life to lead, remember this is just a temporary phase.

Good luck and get well soon.

Answer 4

I'll be honest with you. I have been extremely depressed at times but don't have allot of experience with depression where I need to take pills. Sometimes it's best to join a club, I did Tai Kwon Doe for a while and It helped allot as it helped me to focus on life and raise my selfisteam and I met some nice people. I don't have allot of friends but going out with close family and friends helped me get through. Basically I gave my mind something else to think about and promised myself that I was to go out at least twice a week whether it's to walk a dog round the park or have a good night out. I know it's hard but just take one step at a time. I have learned that you will not find love until you have learned to love yourself (mentally).
Your not hop less, your not pathetic. Find something you can enjoy and focus targets on and get friends and family to help you, If someone asks you if you want to go out say yes even if you don't want to. Don't worry about failing to stay in collage, plenty of people fail at collage or even worse don't bother, at least you bothered.
I hope this helps you.
Best wishes :)

Answer 5

try thinking of making somebody else happy ask about your neighbourhood and see if there are some elderly people who need somebody to talk to they too are lonely and very often depressed giving them hope and company and a shoulder to cry on might just help you with your problem you are far too young for all the gloom and doom talk in helping people worse off than yourself your life will gain meaning and a new direction perhaps you could earn a living helping others.
best of luck my young friend my thoughts are with you.

Answer 6

This is so difficult to sort.Everyone will suggest things but it is entirely up to you .Somehow you have to find a purpose which over-rides your depression.For me that was a job outdoors which I love with the added bonus that I was really physically tired at night and I slept well.
It is great that you recognise the problem and are seeking answers,good luck.

Answer 7

Get some Rx from your psychiatrist for your sleep first. If you can't sleep, nothing else matters. I am going through this as well...major depression...the number #1 rule is to go out to meet friends, KEEP YOURSELF BUSY EVERYDAY if possible, (e.g. do housechores, surf the net, talk to friends on phone, wash your dog/pet, flowering the plants...that's what I do ) and I think I am better now. Try them....nothing works? Try acupuncture!!!!

Answer 8

been there still struggling. try talking to me i'll help you my friend [e-mail]. and leave ur email cuz gettin' back here is crappy. try walking so you can release your energy. try calling 1800 suicide or metanoia.org or asktheinternettherapist.com. try holisticonline.com for stress help. you may need alternative therapy such as ayurvediccure.com which provides great resources. try joining social groups in your area. i know i live in new york city and there are lots of groups. try nolongerlonely.com and a-listening-ear.com for moral suport. Hang on God loves you. you will get thru this. try beliefnet.com for prayers. hold on. i'm a survivor of suicidal tendencies. so remember me. try also more-selfesteem.com to keep yourself in check. if push comes go the er to seek help.

Answer 9

I don't know if you're a male of female, but I have empathy for you. If you would like to talk, you can email me at: [e-mail] and get it off your chest. But, please, don't do something irresponsible. Suicide is not the answer for your problems. You are so young, your life is still ahead of you and it can be beautiful. Just give it a change. Please contact me and tell me what is bothering you. Perhaps we can think of a way out. Will you do it?

Answer 10

Visit a Doctor