where leaving the house is a huge chore and the slightest things stress you out?
2006-12-23 05:19:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
That is a sign of severe depression. The person needs to seek professional help. They may need counseling, medication, or both. Depression is a debilitating disease. People who have never experienced it sometimes think that it is all in the person's head. Technically it is, but not the way that most people think. Some people are missing a chemical in the brain, or don't have enough of it. Some people are suffering from depression because of traumatic experiences. It can be even harder if other people are telling the person to "get over it." That only adds to the problem, making them feel guilty for how they're feeling. If someone is suffering from depression, they need support and love, and lots of it. And the people around them need to know that just because you want them to get better, that you're trying to cheer them up, they may not respond. I have several family members who suffer from depression. It hurts me to see them suffer with this disease. But, I love them and I support them the best that I can.
2006-12-23 05:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by yowhatdoyouwant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It's a pretty natural part of the entire situation. The key word in your message is "huge", so see if you can break down the big stuff into little stuff. Think in terms of small bites - take a shower. There, you've accomplished something. Next is get dressed. Bang, another item off your list. Look for the small victories, and hopefully you'll feel encouraged to try one more thing, until eventually you're doing the things you need to do.
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-23 13:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, allow me to make a distinction. There is a depressed mood which everyone gets, and then there is major depression. When something happens that leaves you in a dejected, sad and somber state, you are experiencing a depressed/dejected mood. This is temporary, universal and quite ordinary. When these symptoms are severe, persist for a long period of time (more than two weeks) and interfere with your daily life, then we are talking about a major depressive episode which is a serious problem. It is the leading cause of suicide, and is associated with a number of other mental illnesses.
2006-12-23 15:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Drew 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are depressed. You may even have a phobia. I say this because you mentioned leaving the house. Some phobias are so bad that the person cannot leave the house.
Change your diet immediately. If you drink caffeine - quit now.
Give up junk food and start eating healthy.
You have stinking thinking. Practice only holding good thoughts.
Change bad thoughts into good thoughts quickly. Talk to bad thoughts and tell them to stay out of your mind.
2006-12-23 13:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and I am having the problem now, as I am supposed to be packing to catch a flight tomorrow.
2006-12-23 13:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This kind of sounds like laziness or procastination. I get it all the time. You probably need to relax and do things that you enjoy.
2006-12-23 13:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by Kirbygal 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Absolutely. If this is happening to you, you're not alone.
2006-12-23 16:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋