Can anyone tell me why i feel so depressed?

Question

All I was doing was talking to my best friend and all of a sudden, I just felt depressed. My friend didn't do anything to make me depressed. I don't know why I felt so sad all of a sudden. I tried to watch television to keep from crying, but it didn't work. I think it may be because i'm going to be moving very soon and will miss my friends very much, but I'm not sure. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

Yes, something is trying to come to the surface. Your body is telling you it needs help. Don't ignore it for too long, if these feelings begin to interfere with your life every day. You may just be upset because you're moving. Try to realize that endings also bring new beginnings. You can be just as happy in your new place as you were happy in your old place. Change upsets our stable routines. But change gives you the opportunity to see things in a new way, make new friends and do different things. Give yourself a chance to gain back your stability after you move. You will have to face many instances of change in your life. They say the only constant in life, is change. Don't avoid change. It's always an opportunity for growth, new discoveries. Try to find the positive in everything, and you'll go through your move in an easier way. But if your feelings of sadness still persist in popping up after you should be moved and settled, I'd consult a doctor. It could be mild depression. You may need help adjusting to the move. Try it with the strength of your mind first and see if you can keep yourself in the positive zone. You'll need to be able to do that throughout your lifetime anyway. It's always healthier to focus on all that is good rather than the opposite. That doesn't help anyone!

Answer 2

It could have been some thing that got said or the way it got said in the conversation that reminded you of some thing else and that might have got you to thinking about stuff you are trying not to think about. There is nothing wrong with being sad some times and it is times like these that we don't need drugs we need hugs and we need to do some real soul searching and letting the bad thoughts come into mind. If you feel like you need support while you are doing this searching thing to put your peices in place you might want to find your closest most trusted friend or write it down and then get rid of it in some permanent way. You can do this on your own and in a few days you will be feeling better and things will change for you and you will have a brighter outlook and assist others maybe? I didn't see that thing about moving, but it could be because of that and you know that you are going to miss this friend you were talking to it kind of made it real that you are moving away from them and that is hard. If that is all it is things will be okay again and writing it out is a good way of dealing with it too. I am sorry I missed that part of it. I think I may have missed the most important part.

Answer 3

It actually sounds like you suddenly felt some anxiety which many people mistake for depression. It's also just what you said, the fact your are moving. That is very stressful and moving away from friends can cause some depression and anxiety.

Talk about it, figure out ways you will stay in touch with friends, such as E-mail, phone card so you can call long distance without it costing your parents, etc. Talking about it, not avoiding those feelings will make it so they don't creap up on you like and make you wonder why you are suddenly feeling bad.

Don't go runing for some pill. It's normal in life to have some feelings of discomfort, anxiety at times and is just an expression of a deep feeling, same with some depression. Life was never and will never be about being happy and comfortable all the time.

Talk about it with those who care about you and it should help the negative feelings.

Answer 4

talking to your friend could have reminded you of the good times together and with moving you will miss all your friends.
Moving is not so bad, you can keep in contact by email and make new friends.
this time of year is the worst for depression. you cant go out side or do any realy fun activity. all the holiday parties are over so there is little excitment in anyones week.

Answer 5

that can have a lot to do with your depression.moving is known to be one of the biggest stress factors... don't think of it as leaving your friends, think of it as a new adventure. as a kid we moved several times and every time I left I thought it was the end of my friendships ,,, but 30 years later I am still friends with those left behind when I moved.Today you have a much better way of keeping in touch , with Internet and long distant phone calls,,, in my days we had to pay 25cents per minute which was a lot then. Cheer up you will see these friends again if you choose.and Good Luck on your move,,, who knows ??? maybe it wont be forever.

Answer 6

Moving is a big life change it is normal to be sad and alittle depressed but if you stay depressed for a length of time that's not normal and you may need help.In todays world there is no reason you and your freind cant stay in touch with cell phones,email and so on. Good luck keep the chin up!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Hey there,
I am certian that you're feeling so sad, because your friend is moving and you shall miss her. But there isn't a reason to why you can't keep in touch and still be friends. Hang in there and hope you feel better soon.

Answer 8

This could be because you are moving and the fear of distancing yourself from all the friends and memories are starting to become more and more evident as your move date gets closer. And / Or this could be a menstrual cycle, where your emotions are out of whack ....or the combination of the two perhaps.

Answer 9

That because you are afraid of lost your friend, and fear to face the whole new things that you never face before.

Answer 10

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