I've been having trouble with being able to handle things for the past couple years, and i'm wondering if there is really anything wrong with me. I'm having trouble concentrating on things, feel as though everything i have ever worked for and people i love are going to abandon me because i'm not good enough for them. There is a constant fear of them not liking me anymore. I've noticed that i feel alot more attatched to inanimate objects. I also have serious self-confidence issues. i don't know the situation i am in, and if desired i can tell more of how i am feeling.(i feel selfish saying that).if anyone is a phycologist, then i would appreciate your insight.
2006-11-25 16:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by Sam 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not a psychologist, but I am a social worker. You do sound like you may have some depression and/or anxiety issues. The good thing is that you have already started the road to recovery by reaching out for help. Both depression and anxiety are very curable. I have had both of these, and counseling really helped me.
Please know that when you are feeling like this is part of being down, and that things can get better. Your fears of not being good enough are very common to people who are depressed and people in general! I don't think there are many people who have not privately felt that they are not "good enough". Self confidence can be learned. In the meantime, be gentle to yourself - you deserve it.
You sound like you could benefit from going to counseling. There are many ways to do this. You can get a referral from a community information center or 211 if there is a 211 line in your area. If you do not have benefits at work, there are some non-profit agencies if money is an issue. Some faith communities have trained counselors as well. If you have a good relationship with your family doctor, you could also talk to them about this and see if they have some referrals. I benefitted a lot from a book called Feeling Good by David Burns which should be in most major bookstores and libraries. Of course, there are many books that you might find helpful. Best of luck to you!
2006-11-25 17:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by cotopaximary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a psychologist, but you're either really suffering from these symptoms or copying the definition of anxiety depression from a psychology textbook! All i have to go by is my own struggles with depression over the last two years, and you really need to see a professional - if you don't have the money, there are mental health programs in nearly every state to help you find answers for very little money or even free - PLEASE contact your county family social services ASAP - you will feel so much better becuz they can connect you with the help you need - there's no reason to go on suffering if you don't have to!
2006-11-26 01:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Pearl's oldest daughter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety and depression are two separate issues, so there are no symptoms for something called anxiety depression. Though both are often seen together, they are separate diseases.
Go to the links below for info on both:
2006-11-26 01:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
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http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-11-26 09:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not a phycologist but my mom is. she says that symptoms of depression are hives,rashes and being laz
2006-11-26 00:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by monkeyl17 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋