Am I Depressed?

Question

I'm always tired, I sleep a lot, can't concentrate in school, I don't do anything I used to like, I hate being around my friends now and don't like talking to my parents or family ( we're usually very close) I hate doing stuff I once loved and I have gained alot of weight and get aches everywhere, am I depressed if not what is it? please help this has been going on for about nine months, I'm just not myself anymore

Answer 1

The symptoms you gave are classic symptoms of depression, and it is a possibility that you have it, but i would check out other things first before i jumped the gun. I would suggest you talked to a parent, or a doctor or someone like that. A doctor could give you a much clearer of an idea of whether you have depression or not. This site has a confidential online depression screening test. http://www.depression-screening.org/ you just click some answers and it tells you whether it seems you have depression or not, it is just to give you an idea and is not a diagnosis, you need a doctor for that, but it is a good start. And here is site of some symptoms of depression that you might want to check out, to see if you fit anything else. http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/Depression_Information/symptoms.htm If this has been going on for a long time, it could be chronic depression, and you may need professional help. That could include therapy and/or medication, and let me just say right off that if it does come down to that there is nothing wrong with that. So many people think that seeing a counsellor means your weak, or that taking meds goes against nature or that you shouldn't take medicine or something like that, let me just say that that is all wrong. Depression is just like any other disease in that it can very often be treated and you are not weak or pathetic or whatever if you suffer from it, it is no different than if you got the cold or something. Anyways, if the time comes i would suggest that you take counselling and medicine, they may not work for some people, but they work for most. most of the time medicine helps more than hurts, there are few cases where it doesn't work but they normally do, and they are getting better all the time. So yeah, i would suggest trying those. I really don't know much else to say, sorry. I really know where you are coming from though, as i have been and am currently depressed so i can relate. If you want someone to talk to to just vent or whatever, you can email me at [e-mail] . Whatever you do, i hope things get better and you work out everything that is holding you down. Anyways, best of luck!

-sarah

Answer 2

Congratulations on having an advance peek into what things are like when you get to be over 50 or 60 years old.

Since you are much younger, though, and unless you are pregnant, you are suffering abnormal symptoms, and should seek medical help. Yes, depression is a likely problem, but don't self-diagnose, because several other problems might account for your symptoms.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Honey, the same thing happened to me my first year of college. I don't know how old you are, but there is this thing no one talks about called the "quarter life crises". It happens to most people between 19-25, and it is just a tough transition from adolescence to adulthood. It is very natural and there is nothing to feel ashamed about. Therapy can help, and your doctor nay prescribe medication to help you ease through this period. I went through it and I can tell you, it is rough, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I also read a book called " The Quarter life Crisis" which really helped me understand my feelings of hopelessness and alienation form my family. Good luck, hon, and don't give up hope. This too shall pass...

Answer 4

It sounds like you might be, but it's too hard to tell from just what you've written. It may seem impossible t otalk to your parents about this, but definitely talk to a trusted adult.

Also, WebMD has a decent depression quiz. It's not good enough to provide an actual diagnosis, but it should give you an idea of what you're dealing with.

Good luck. It's not easy.

Answer 5

It sounds like you could be. BUT, those same symptoms could be caused by other issues. Please, please, please see a doctor that you trust and then get a second opinion. Also be honest with yourself what has been going on in your life for the past 12 months or so? Then once you do those things see a reputable psychiatrist who can then refer you to a good psychologist. But also keep in mind healing is from within so you have to be willing to be honest with not only yourself but your doctors. BIG HUG!!!

Answer 6

Hi.
It sure as heck sounds like it, but you shouldn't be looking for medical advice on Yahoo! answers. Instead, you should be going to a medical health care professional. Only a professional can give you a real diagnosis.
Jasmine

Answer 7

a doctor or psychotherapist needs to diagnose depression. i'm not going to practice medicine without a license, and an ethical licensed medical professional shouldn't diagnose somebody based on an online question.

that having been said, please talk to a doctor or psychotherapist as soon as you can. everything needs to be ruled out before you can begin treatment if you have depression. you seem to have a lot of support, so i think you'll be ok.

Answer 8

yeah you are