Is this depression?

Question

Lately (for about 4-5 months) I have been feeling very down, not sleeping well, crying a lot, getting into fights with friends. I went to see the doctor and he gave me vitamin pills, which don't seem to be helping much.
Today was one of the worst days of my life. I actually felt like I just couldn't cope with my work and couldn't go on, was on the verge of tears or screaming or doing something, I don't know what!
I have told my friends who don't understand; they are all very immature. I have told my mum who makes me feel like an idiot, and my father refuses to believe that there's anything wrong with me and gets annoyed when I can't explain how I feel properly, or why.
I find it so hard to get up in the morning because every day is miserable. I'm embarrased at admitting I feel so down, getting upset often in front of people, angry with myself for upsetting my parents, and when I said I wanted to back to the doc everyone told me not to because antidepressants will mess me up.

Answer 1

What you describe can be depression or anxiety or a mix of the two which is not uncommon.

Are you going to let "everyone" decide your life for you? Antidepressants are difficult for some people to take, but even more are helped by them. There are many kinds and its a manner of finding the one right for you, since we all react differently to them.

It is usually people with an agenda of some kind that scream no meds, no therapy. Your agenda should be getting yourself feeling better about life.

LISSA

Answer 2

If you had the flu would you would be embarrased for being sick nor would you get out of bed.
If you have the chiken pox or measels and yo were full of bumps would you feel embarrased,NO and you friends would understand your sick.Then don't feel embarrased for being so down. What your suffering from is improper serotonin levels, this chemical in the brain makes up how happy you are,how well you sleep and how you wake up. I know how hard it is for you to get out of bed and you are very sick. I reccomend that you don't tell your parents or your friends how you feel, they'' never under stand and even doctors are still skeptical about the serotonin. Look up depression on line and also ask a new doctor about trans cranial magnetic therapy if the meds don't help but they should help. I added the bottom paragragh first then put in the top one last.

Anti depressants will not mess you up and I really can't believe your doctor never gave some thing for depression. Find another doctor because you really do need meds badly. Next time you see your doctor ask for Prozacs or Celexia. Celexia is a newer pill on the market and I don't know the side effects. Prozacs are old both pills work the same and I don't know about the side effects of celexia but for Prozacs, the first 3 days I felt off like I was numb. The fourth day I was okay. Once you get the proper meds you'll sleep better, you won't feel down and your crying will stop. You can go to a health food store and get gingko biloba or st. Johns wort they help. I take them when I can't afford Prozacs but there not strong enough , you need the chemical to get right in there.

Answer 3

The thoughts and feelings that you have expressed are typical for depression, but like the others have said you need a proper diagnosis.
Crying in front of people, feeling like you have to cry all the time
Admiting you feel so down, all of these things are very hard and rather frustrating.
Some times we have to ignore our parents and do what we belive is right, and you seem to believe you need to see a doctor again so do it!
Anti depresants can be rather annoying and difficult to take at times, this all depends on what you take and how much. Many people go though a few types of anti depressants before they find the one that best works for them.
Since everyones chemical make up is so differnt there is no way to know for sure what will be the best drug for you.
Do your own research, this may give you a better understanding of the differnt types of medication.
Tell your doctor that you feel depressed and dont leave untill he gives you a referal to a counsellor or psychiatrist.

Answer 4

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

Depression Free Method?

Answer 5

Hi - i know how you feel. you didn't say your age but i'm probably older than you. A few years ago I felt the same way as you do now. I cried alot, no patience, wanted to walk in front of a bus, etc.... so i decided to go see a doc and he tried me on anti-depressant pills - they were wonderful, for a while, then they started to have the opposite effect (which I hear is common), so i tried other pills. PIlls are good but also talking to a professional will help. Even excercise will make you feel better. I'm much better now, i do get upset sometimes, that's normal, but i'm under control. Hope you find a solution. take care.

Answer 6

Sounds like you are depressed ,sometimes people dont know what to say in these situations ,everyone feels down from time to time but this isnt right ,what has happened in your life to make you feel like that ?Was your childhood ok ,sometimes things lay dormaint for years and then they bubble up,have you got a lady doctor at your surgery or a nurse,have a word with your mum again and make her understand you are being serious ,why dont you think about trying out regular exercise i go to the gym 5 times a week and feel great exercise releases endorphins in your body they make you feel good honestly it really works ,i dont believe you should get more pills from your doctor ,have you got an older sister or an aunt you can talk to ,sometimes if you write everything down that can make you feel better to , i feel for you but you need to try and work out what is making you feel like this,i hope i have helped you and dont blame yourself ,the people that know you love you they just feel that covering it up under a carpet is better but its not helping you xxxxxxxxx

Answer 7

This really does sound like depression. You are wise to want to seek help. You do need to go back to the doctor and if you find it difficult to explain, maybe because you're upset, it might be a good idea to write down what you want to tell him then give him the note.

As these feelings have persisted for so long, I don't think you should ignore them any longer.

If the doctor decides anti depressants are the way to go, then try them, remember though they take around 3 weeks to start working effectively.

He may suggest counselling, though. The main things is, you do not have to live your life this way.

Best wishes.

Answer 8

Hi, this definately sounds like depression to me. I would definately suggest going to the doctors again. Anti Depresents will not mess you up at all. There is obviously a stigma attached to them, but these alter certain chemcials in your brain which will give you that gentle lift to get you going again. Then you can gradually start coping with all the day to day chores that you have. A good idea is to also set yourself goals for each day. nothing too big, but little goals, like get up, eat breakfast, take a shower. When you start achieving the goals you will start to feel you have accomplished things step by step. Maybe a dose of counselling at the same time could help. Please seek help as this is such a sorry state to get yourself into, trust me i know from experience it is not easy to get yourself out of it. Excercising is also a very good thing to do when depressed.

Good luck and keep your chin up.

Answer 9

I think that you have a lot of stress in your life and that is what is getting you down. Personally I would not go on antidepressants because what you need is to get to the root of the problem and anti depressants will not help you in the long run, you don't want to be dependant on medication for feeling good, you should want to feel good because things in your life are going well. What you have to do is focus on is what is making you feel bad in your life, do you feel that you have not achieved your goals? have you not got a good rewarding job? and do you have a good network of good friends? these are the things that you should look into and once you have improved certain aspects of your life you will feel much better and happier again. I think you have circumstantial depression, which means when things change you will change.

Answer 10

it sounds like depression, i've suffered from depression since September of last year, and have found lots of resourses that actually help. First off, if your family doctor doesn't treat this seriously, i would strongly suggest a second opion, I've been on anti-depressants since last sept., luvox, and it helps!!! Also try exercise, it releases a chemical that triggers the nervous system, and talk to someone, even try a support group, if your friends and family don't understand, then try speaking to a professional, councellor, ect.,
Lastly, anti-depressants won't mess you up, they actually help!!!! There still a taboo about depression, but many people suffer from it, so don't feel that you're alone, speak to someone who understands, and get help. You deserve to be happy, this is an illness, not made up, so don't go another day feeling miserable, there's lots of help and resourses available.