Is this depression?

Question

I think about killing my self almost every day. Just driving in to on coming traffic or some thing. I tried cutting and that did not help any. I cry over past events. All my friends are away in collage. I flunked out, but I am now taking part time classes while working my way though. I am either at work or home. I have trouble getting out of bed. I start to fade when I am under stress. I have hearing problems and the doctors told me I will never live a normal life again.

Answer 1

Yes, that would be depression. Get to a doctor if you are having suicidal thoughts and don't listen to anybody who tells you that you will not have a "normal" life. You are in charge of your life - not them. You get some help for yourself because no one else will. Remember, you pay the doctors - they work for you. Also, I'd definitely find a support group. People with depression/anxiety quite often feel very alone and alienated. When I suffered with depression and anxiety, I thought I was the only one in the world like that - that I was a freak. That is desperation. It took me a while to find the right combination of therapy and meds but I am now a healthy, cheerful person and I think the rest of the people out there are crazy and I'm the only normal one. Go to the website below, there are member forums there if you can't find a support group in your area. This is not something you should go through alone. Don't feel bad if others don't understand what you're going through. It's virtually impossible to explain to someone who hasn't been through it. If you ever have thoughts of suicide, you call a family member or friend - even if it's in the middle of the night. That's what they're for. I'm pulling for you.

Answer 2

Yep. You just described depression pretty much dictionary-perfect. I am sorry you are feeling this way, but there are lots of things that you can do about it. Here is a list to simplify it for you:

1. Get some exercise. Exercise gets your heart pumping, and this raises the endorphin level in your brain, helping to relieve some of the depression. This is not a cure, but it will help! Try to get a half hour every day if at all possible, even if it is just going for a walk.

2. When you are feeling depressed, make a list of the things you like to do, then pick something from that list to do. Keeping yourself occupied will help. Call or visit your friends or family when you can, and try to get involved in some activities outside of class and work so you can make new friends. This will make a big difference. Volunteer at a local organization, the library, a school, the animal shelter or a hospital. You will meet new people and distract yourself from depression. Perhaps you can get involved with an organization or hospital and talk to other people with hearing problems! You can share experiences and come to grips with your problem easier. You are not alone!

3. Educate yourself on depression. Go to Google or Yahoo Search and do a search on it. There are MANY websites that deal with depression, and many of them have hotline numbers to help. The more you know about depression, the easier it will be to deal with it!

4. Most importantly of all, talk to someone about it! You can start with a doctor. There are medications that will help with the depression, and you may be able to get in to see a therapist. There are programs available that can help people with money problems as well to see a therapist. Ask your doctor about this.

5. Finally, do not cut yourself anymore and do not kill yourself! Things CAN get better, and they will if you take the steps to make it happen. Please, if anything else, call a suicide hotline if you feel like you want to kill yourself. There are people who can help you.

Here are the numbers to the suicide hotlines:

1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
1-800-LETSTALK (273-8255)

And I didn't forget that you have hearing problems. If you have the tty phone for the deaf, you can call 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).

I am sorry you have hearing problems and will not "lead a normal life." I hope your doctor did not use that exact phrase, because it is an insensitive and, frankly, a b.s. response. What is a "normal" life? Just about everyone has serious problems of some sort at some time in their life. Things worse than hearing problems have been overcome by millions. I do not intend that as a motivation for you, however, but rather a bit of a rebuke to whoever told you that you cannot lead a "normal" life. Obviously I do not know how you feel.

What I DO know is that there are things you can do to help stop the depression. Depression is a common problem, and there are many ways to help make it go away. You can do it! I hope you will have the courage to seek help! Good luck!

Answer 3

Yes it does appear you have depression.

Does depression go back in your family ?

Does you mom, dad, any brothers or sisters
have depression. Or does/did your grandfather, or grandmother have depression ? Just because they, or any of them were not on medications and/or not seeing a doctor for it, doesn't mean they did not have depression.

These would be the first questions that would need to be answered !

Secondly, you might possibly have what is called "situational depression".
You did not meet up to your expectations in college full time, so you dropped out, now going part time, and working full time. That depressed you, you were dwelling on this quite frequently, and thought arose in your mind to possibly kill yourself. Your having trouble getting out of bed because your loosing perspective on your purpose in life !

IF it is not definately a Depressive Disorder, inherited from your mom, dad, grandparents, etc. You Most likely have situational depression.

Either way, I would highly suggest seeing a doctor. My sister has situational depression, and she saw a buddhist psychiatrist, received medication, is still on the medication, but now on lower milligram strength, as she is going through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through a Buddhist Doctor in Mass. The doctors name is Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. (He has many books out also on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, most excellent coping skills for people with depression, anxiety, anger, and for people who suffer from extreme stress). He has an excellent book out {for anyone with any level of depression and/or anxiety, called: "Coming to
Our Senses" by: Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn"

That book might possibly be all that you need, but honestly - for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, etc. it is best to be on a doctor prescribed medication, and learn excellent coping skills which are taught through Buddhist Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (as like what is in the book, "Coming to Our Senses)"
Even though Dr. Jon Kababt-Zinn Phd. is Not
a Buddhist, he uses many of the buddhist techniques in his practice, and in his books which have been proven Very Effective!

You may possibly want to ask yourself first, does Depression run in your family ?
Then possibly see an excellent doctor, keeping an open mind toward buddhist cognitive behavorial therapy as well.
It has proven itself Very effective for my sister.

Best Wishes for you. Love Yourself, be as patient and forgiving with yourself as you possibly can. And please do not procrastinate, go talk to a professional.
By doing this you will be loving yourself, your family, and all those who love you, and you will help yourself. Through doing so you'll also be on the first step toward true peace and happiness which you as well as all human biengs deserve. Take Care.

Answer 4

yeah and attention seeking since u wrote ur problems on here..

Answer 5

uh yea i think so you should go to a psycologost about that problem

Answer 6

I think yoga can help you to cure your depression.

Answer 7

You should seek help immediately!!