Am I actually depressed or is it just stress related?

Question

First off, I'm one of those people who completely disagrees with antidepressants. I've always thought there's nothing that can't be beat with my own mind. With that said, lately my mind seems to be falling apart. I'm in my mid twenties and am losing interest in everything! I'm a musician and I have been recording music since I was 10 years old, it's one of the only things that really keeps me happy. For this last year and a half, I'm struggling to even enjoy that. These days, I get like one good day a month. My emotions are so back and forth. I can wake up feeling like I'm on top of the world, I'll see everything in such a positive way! Then before I know it (sometimes within an hour of waking)I feel like I'm worthless.I hate it! I used to run in 10k races,now I'm so lazy I put on 25 pounds.I always feel so tired.I can't sleep one night, then the net night I sleep for 14 hours.My social life is completely gone because I hate even leaving the house.I appreciate any help. Do I need meds?

Answer 1

Poor thing. I love music too, that's great that music makes you happy and that you are athletic, however, it sound's like something is causing you to be depressed. It could be your diet and the weight gain. I would try talking to a close friend or family member about how you feel. Perhaps take a vacation, you could need to get away from the every day for a change. Take vitamins, you may have a deficiantcy, vitamin B is good for depression AND stress. If that does not work, you might try talking to your family doctor how you feel. He may be able to prescribe you a presciption for mild depression that may be just what you need. I hope those suggestions work for you, I know they have worked for me. I used to have chronic depression and major anxiety attacks before I dropped 50 lbs, ate better, and started taking a daily 10 mg Lexapro for my problem. Life is great for me now and I know yours will be soon, too. Chin up!!!=)

Answer 2

I think you need to see a doctor to discuss this and to also get a physical. You may have an imbalance of some kind.

And there is nothing wrong in taking meds if that is what the doctor thinks you need. If there is nothing physically wrong with you, talking to a therapist might help, too.

Getting a little exercise might help, too. Just going for a short walk to begin with is a good start.

You are too young to feel so bad! Get that physical and if necessary, an antidepressant for a time might be the answer. It may be just what is needed to lift your spirits.

Someone else suggested getting a pet if you don't have one. Years ago, my mother was very depressed---only because she was old and couldn't do a lot of things she used to. I got her a cat, and within a short time, she felt a lot better. She had someone to take care of, and to talk to. You might seriously think about a pet. A cat is a lot easier than a dog to care for, but if you like dogs, taking it for a walk every day would be good for you, too.

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Rachel sis, you reported each thing and not something! What transformations have taken place ie what isn't comparable to the norm? exams? nonetheless scuffling with being desirous to serve Jehovah, yet desirous to get out of being the type of goody 2 shoes? Are you eating? in case you were of the worldwide, i'd advise you're able to be pregnant, yet I clearly wish that's not the case and no remember if that's, i'm an email away - to no longer lecture yet to be a listening ear. remember on facebook, you have me down as your mum, so take care of me as such. I would desire to assert that i'm suffering too sweetie. Panic assaults - and by no potential experienced those earlier! As terrible as tension is and seems an excuse to no longer inspect issues, tension does reason a great style of themes, so which you would be able to desire to think of what has replaced around you?

Answer 4

wow OK hears what i think , you have a disorder of the outside world,seems you a little depressed of late , but your working on it right.you made it to this page so far so good,one more step and you will be on you way. we all get depressed at times,our body works in different ways ,age ,chemical imbalances can cause this ,may i suggest you try something different for change? leave the music out of this for say two weeks, try some thing new, your burnt out ,and need a refresher, don't take them if you don't need them ,i m like you, i let my mind work it out ,and leave the drugs to the people that really need them, drugs in my own op ion are just not needed in this situation ,

Answer 5

Well, from reading this question and your other question, I would say you are depressed. In your other question (about tears) you said you were not depressed in any way, but from the way you started this question it sounds like you might think you're less of a person for admitting you might be depressed. There's nothing to be ashamed of! You have to take care of yourself! I would suggest that you at least talk to someone, maybe it can all get worked out after you actually let it all out. Good luck!

Answer 6

yes it sounds like depression, i have been there and done that, i do music too, depression is a mental disorder in most times stemming from others actions that affected us or something that happened to us in a negative way. i have been there over a woman! you must become alive and live again, go out have fun, do what makes you happy, and remember depression is a state of mind, you can choose to stay depressed or you can choose to have a nice day! it's all up to you! i still have a lot of issues im dealing with right now, but i no longer let things ruin my day anymore, happiness is a choice! and you must choose! FIGHT FOR YOUR HAPPINESS

Answer 7

I think you are showing signs of depression,but first i would have the doctor to check you for physicial problems first. like thyroid [rpblems can make you feel that way.I used to think the same about medications. my mind falled me too . I was on a good anti-depressant paxil but the side effects got to me. I suggest you at leat try a medication and need to hang around positive people it helps. also i do not know if you have a pet but since i got my dog i have improved greatly.

Answer 8

Do you need med? No... you need God!