Am I depressed? Or just lazy?

Question

OK, this sounds crazy, but...I read a lot about different symptoms of depression and I fit in with a lot of them...I am very moody, I get in these "ruts" where everything irritates me, I get mad at my husband/child without real reason (like the littlest thing ticks me off) and I have a real problem with motivation. Most times when I am not working, I just want to sit around the house and watch TV or play on the internet. I have gained like 15 pounds this year and now I am borderline overweight! This is the most I have ever weighed (except for when I was pregnant), and I have real trouble ngetting myself to the gym or even at home on my elliptical. But when I think about depression, I always picture someone where it's real obvious and it's not for me (I don't thinkk), like, when I am busy at work I am just fine, but as soon as I'm bored (like when I'm home)..it's like I've lost all form of motivation.

Am I just being lazy or could I be depressed?

Thanks guys.

I don't yell at my child all if the time and I do love my husband very much.

Answer 1

You sound like you have a hormone imbalance. Get blood work done to determine if your levels are correct. Most women need more progesterone, which can be purchased over the counter.
Progesterone deficiency symptoms include:
* Anxiety and irritability
* Breast tenderness
* Carbohydrate cravings
* Early miscarriage
* Infertility/not ovulating
* Insomnia
* Irregular periods
* Lower body temperature
* Menstrual cramps
* Mood swings
* Ovarian cysts
* Puffiness/bloating
* Water retention
* Weight gain - hips/middle.

Answer 2

You shouldn't rely on online health tests, you have no idea of how credible the maker is. I think you need to make an appointment with your doctor and explain the situation like you have here. You may be suffering from depression, or there may be a physical reason behind the way you have been feeling. Either way, your doctor will be able to suggest things to help you. Good luck.

Answer 3

if it's not your nature to be this way - lazy - then you are depressed. Unless something traumatic has happened to you lately this could be signs of depression. If you visited a doctor they be able to prescribe something to you that will help you become more motivated.
I thought I was depressed too and even got a prescription for an antidepressant but I just gave myself an attitude adjustment b y reminding myself that I have to be grateful and that I really don't have anything to be depressed about and that I should be happy that I have a healthy family. If you were not depressed before then you know you are capable of being happy, just try to rethink your situation and you may snap out of it.

Answer 4

you say your OK when at work, or busy. Sounds to me something is bugging you, whether its depression or not, I don't know.
Can you see a therapist? It might help to have a professional opinion regarding the slumps you feel when at home.
Could be your discontented with your life, marriage or work- as its easier to ignore problems when the mind is occupied with other things.
Do a soul search, really think and find out what the deal is.
Good luck

Answer 5

the thing with depression is that it comes in varying levels and can be mild (often described inaccurately as the blues) or sever, where you can get out of bed and have thoughts of suicide. I think that you may be dissatisfied with your home life, as you say that you are fine at work. I think that you need to look at your relationship with your husband, and look at getting some relationship counseling and/or personal counseling.

Answer 6

I think your a little of both because you don't feel like doing anything and you might feel depressed because of yelling at your children to much.

Answer 7

Let's split the difference. You are both!!!

Answer 8

I love your hat.