Diagnosis?

Question

Fell like I am losing it sometimes but also going through a lot of problems...

I am going through a divorce because my husband walked out on me for someone else
I am going through a brutal custody battle
lost my job because I cant afford daycare and ex wont pay child support though ordered to
living with my mother who treats me like I am 10 (I am 30) though I know she loves me
living with step dad who doesnt care for me or my kids
cant live with dad he is in prison

symptoms...
tired
sick
cant stop eating sweets..overweight
feel like i dont care
I think about the past a lot (when I was a teenager)
I dont feel very close to my kids like I used to
My thoughts are vague and surreal
my memory is shot
I dont take very good care of myself.
I take care of my kids but I feel like I am just going through the motions
I enjoy writing but that is about it
I kind of feel like I am in a dream most of the time

What could this be? How do I get back to my old self?

Answer 1

You are going through a lot of stress and turmoil right now. You need to hang on to something that will give you strength and guidance. Do you have any type of relationship with God? If not, I suggest you consider that.

Your symptoms sound like depression, normal for what you are going through, which I have been through too. Eat healthy, take one day at a time, do what needs to be done, take care of your children and know that these problems will end soon. If you enjoy writing, that is good, it is cathartic. Put down you thoughts and feelings but make sure you have hope too. Don't spend time brooding, spend time thinking about the future and a new life without the jerk you were married to. Be glad he is gone, sounds like a real winner. This is your opportunity to do things your way now, no husband around your neck. Value yourself and make good, healthy choices. If you feel like you need to really talk to someone, I suggest counseling, talk therapy, no drugs are needed.

Take care, I know you can do this and come out just fine. I did.

Answer 2

Most every woman going true divorce get some kind of depression. It's normal. No divorce is pretty. It takes a little time but when it's over and you a free woman healing will start.
Just don't feel less if your husband chose to go with that woman, after all it's his lost. Believe me; when one door closes 100 open.
If your mother is treating you like a 10 year old is because she sees you're going true bad times and wants to protects you as if you were a child. Be patient with her, she's trying to help, might not be your ideal way but she's doing what she can.
If you feel your step dad don't seem to care, don't worry, your mother does and that's all you need.
You have kids and if you're unable to work NOW, when this divorce settles you'll see what you want to do with your life. You won't be the only woman who is a mother and father for her kids. Things are going to change, be strong, and have faith and trust in yourself.

Answer 3

This sounds like Adjustment disorder with depressed mood. You are in a part of life that you are not use to and it's causing you to be depressed. When people are forced into a life that there not use to or don't like. This can and dose cause all kinds of problems. Like Adjustment Disorder you are having a hard time adjusting to your new way of life and have became depressed over the entire thing. But as you become more adjusted to it then the depression will also start to go away. It just takes time i know ive been there in the same spot your in now not for the same thing but the same spot.. I know it don't seem like it now but things will get better for you just hang in there and remember things will change good luck......

Answer 4

sounds like your simply depressed you can get back to your old self when you work out your problems get a job and move out of your mothers home you eat so much cause there is nothing else to do and you have no motivation to do anything anyways first thing is to get more involved with your children they will be taking care of you someday dont count on your ex to pay the child support many dont you have to learn to be independant when you can take care of and support yourself and your children you will feel much better about yourself dont mean to sound cruel but only you can help yourself we are only here to give you a push stay strong and dont let the world get the best of you when you wake up in the morning tell yourself today is going to be a good day and make it happen no one will do it for you

Answer 5

It sounds like depression or anxiety. Get help, maybe some meds. If you don't believe in meds then try meditation or yoga, it helps. You can email me if you need to talk.

Answer 6

Sounds like major depressive disorder to me.