Depression and Stress??

Question

What are some signs of depression or stress??

Answer 1

I have both. Not able to sleep, anxiety attack (sweat and feel like your heart is pounding out of control) needles and pins in the hands etc. It can be controlled tho. Breathing excersizes helps. Also a great book!! It is called the feeling good handbook by David Burns. It changes your thought process in order for you to be more productive. Spycho-therapy is the best way to explain it. You trick your own mind. It is a God send!! Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Yes, you can recover from stress related depression. I won't go into my life story (I'm writing it though) but I have PTSD, anxiety, and depression secondary to head injury. But it is well controlled through medication and therapy. I have since been released from treatment for two years now from the psychologist and I only see the psychiatrist every four months for a medication adjustment/labs, so I'd say that I've been successfully treated, which is why I'm a top contributor. You notice that I said I have PTSD rather than suffer from it? A lot of times I can talk myself into a bad space or talk myself out of one just the same. One of the things that I learned in therapy with a psychologist was to change the way I feel by changing the way I think. This is the benefit of going through therapy AND seeing a psychiatrist for the proper medication. It really takes both to overcome depression. As far as, will you ever be the same again? No, you won't ever be the same again. You may be better! I have more balance in my life now than I ever had before and want to help others as much as I've been helped. Who knows. You might end up helping others as well once you recover. Good luck!

Answer 3

Stress is that feeling that everyone gets when you feel overwhelmed and all worked up and worried, etc...

Depression is different. It's a sustained feeling of helplessness. You may want to sleep all the time, not eat, not feel like doing anything or just not feel yourself. Stress is normal, but depression is not a normal state and needs psychological and/or medical attention.

Answer 4

Irritability. Sleep difficulties (too much, too little, inability to sustain sleep). Apathy. Disinterest in things that usually interest you. Withdrawal. Sudden weight gain/loss. Hair falling out. Anxiety. Panic attacks. Paranoia. Feelings of helplessness. Unexplained euphoria. Feeling worthless. Guilt. Lethargy. Loss of energy. Difficulty making decisions. Difficulty focusing or staying focused on the task at hand. Difficulty getting along with others. Hypersensitivity.

A lot of people think 'depression' means you feel blue and yet you may not feel blue at all. You may just have a general feeling of anxiety or of being out of sorts.

Answer 5

Many symptoms and many levels of depression exist.The main ones,felling sad all the time,lack of interest in things you like to do,like sports and hobbies,feeling helpless and powerless,crying and withdrawn from family & friends.Not eating,lack of or too much sleep.Being tired and listless,not caring about yourself or how you look.Neglecting your pets. Much too long to continue,many good websites to go to. The most critical sign would be having suicidal thoughts or having a suicide "plan". It's never the same for everyone,and it doesn't take a monumental or a life changing event to bring on depression or stress.The first step is always to reach out for help,friend,family,or your Doctor. SW RNP

Answer 6

Drug or alcohol abuse. Changes in behavior. Wanting to be by yourself. Losing touch with old friends and quickly making new ones. Not expressing interest in anything. Low energy. sleeping too much or the opposite - insomnia. Falling grades. Problems at work, with family members or at school when before there were none. talk to a guidance counselor, parent, friend, or teacher if you think a friend might be depressed.

Answer 7

Depression
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain
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stress Intellectual symptoms:
How stress can affect your mind
Physical symptoms:
How stress can affect your body

problems with memory
difficulty making decisions
inability to concentrate, shortened attention span
confusion
repetitive or continual thoughts
misunderstanding of what others tell you
poor judgment
thoughts of escaping, running away
inability to slow down thought process
loss of objectivity
headaches
digestive disorders
muscle tension and pain
sleep disturbances
fatigue
chest pain, irregular heartbeat
high blood pressure
weight gain or loss
hair loss
asthma or shortness of breath
skin problems
periodontal disease, jaw pain
reproductive problems, such as missed periods
immune system suppression
sweatiness

Answer 8

Feeling anger inside non communicative, staring, hair turning grey, tired, not wanting to get up and do anything.

Answer 9

I think that listening to music is the best solution!!!!

Answer 10

not beating the dinosaur as much as you use to.