depressed whats wrong with me?

Question

sometimes Im depressed for no reason? What am I or am I?

I can't explain its hard

the thing is I don't want to tell people and I don't have good friends

Answer 1

Types of Depression

Depression strikes in several forms. When a psychiatrist makes a diagnosis of a patient's depressive illness, he or she may use a number of terms--such as bipolar, clinical, endogenous, major, melancholic, seasonal affective or unipolar--to describe it. These labels confuse many people who don't understand that they can overlap. People with depressive illness may also receive more than one diagnosis since the illness is often linked with other problems, such as alcoholism or other substance abuses, eating disorders, or anxiety disorders.
Major Depression

When you hear the term clinical depression, it merely means the depression is severe enough to require treatment. When a person is badly depressed during a single severe period, he or she can be said to have had an episode of clinical depression. More severe symptoms mark the period as an episode of major depression (also known as unipolar depression and major depressive disorder). Many mental health experts say the key to judging this gradation lies in the amount of change a person undergoes in his or her normal patterns along with a loss of interest and a lack of pleasure in them. An almost-daily tennis player, for instance, who began to break her court dates frequently, or a regular bridge player who lost interest in weekly games, might be edging into an episode of major depression. The more severe the depression, the more it is likely to affect its sufferer's life.


Dysthymia

While many people have single or infrequent episodes of severe depression, some suffer with recurrent or long-lasting depression. For these people, who almost always seem to have symptoms of a mild form of the illness, the diagnosis is dysthymia or minor depression. A major depressive episode can hit the dysthymic person, too, causing double depression, a condition that demands careful treatment and close follow-up.


Bipolar Depression

In bipolar depression (also known as bipolar disorder, manic-depression, and manic-depressive illness), the lows alternate with terrible highs in an often bewildering oscillation. Scientists now believe this up-and-down mood rollercoaster is the product of an imbalance in the brain chemistry which can be treated successfully about 80 percent of the time with balance-restoring medications.


Atypical Depression

This type of depression is very common in women. The feeling of depression will get better for a period and then worsen again. The symptoms of oversleeping, overeating, hypersensitivity to rejection (especially romantic rejection), and intermittent panic attacks, are characteristic of atypical depression. This type of depression usually begins in adolescence and, if untreated, will often continue throughout life.


Psychotic Depression

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Approximately 15 percent of people who suffer from major depression also show symptoms of psychotic depression. These symptoms include hearing voices inside one’s head (auditory hallucinations), having visions of people or things that are not actually there (visual hallucinations), and delusional thinking. People who suffer from this extreme form of major depression are in need of immediate attention. Because they cannot rationally judge the consequences of their actions, they are in serious danger of killing themselves.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is thought to be a form of major depression. This is due to the similarity of symptoms in the two conditions. About 10 percent of new mothers develop postpartum depression. It is most common in women who have already experienced some form of depressive illness. Most women suffer from a down feeling the first few days after giving birth. However, those with postpartum depression experience symptoms that are more prolonged, severe, and disabling. If not treated, postpartum depression can last for months or years.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

This condition is experienced by approximately four percent of menstruating women. Different from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)have more severe symptoms of deep depression or irritability for a week or two prior to or during menstruation.


Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of depression. Research suggests that SAD arises from some people's sensitivity to seasonal changes in the amount of available daylight.

People sometimes react emotionally to changes in the amount of daylight available. For example, with less sunlight in the winter, some individuals become depressed, sad and irritable. They want to sleep a lot and eat constantly. When spring arrives with more daylight hours, their mood enhances; they feel better and start getting their energy back.

Answer 2

I was diagnosed with depression when I was 16, ( I am now 21) And I thought I had conquered it. But for no reason I get the exact same way that you do.

It feels as though you sink into a black hole and cant get out. People ask what's wrong and you have no answer, cause you, yourself dont know.

This is caused for several reasons. We can get technical and say that your seratonin levels are off (the happy hormones in your brain). They can be offset by many different things.
*diet
*stress
* Lack of sleep
* emotional trauma in your life
* Alcohol
*Genetic defect
*Weather
You can go to therapy, which helps some people, not me.
My anicdote, was to embrace it, and learn from it. Actually inspiring in some ways for writing. I also know what can take it away i.e. a pet you love, a person you love, something you love doing.
Unless you feel so deep in a hole you don't see the reason to live, I.E. suicide, Lets assume you have these thoughts. Never act on it. I tried not once but twice and I thank God someone saved me each time. When you snap out of the hole you realize depression can be dangerous with some people.
Seek medical attention they have all kinds of medication to balance your seratonin levels, And suprisingly they work.
And it doesn't hurt to read Matthew in the bible, But if your not into religion than I would find a positive influence in your life and consult for there guidance or company.
You are not alone. There is help out there hun. Take care.
Amanda.

Answer 3

I've always been the same way to a degree. NOTHING is wrong and yet you just can't shake the sad, right?
In my case, it was worse (a lot worse) when I was in highschool. I maybe should have talked to a therapist about it but that's really not my style. It just got so boring after a while, always being down. I started writing about it and telling myself that it wasn't depression, it was 'dramatic flair'. This sounds really lame, I know, but honestly, once I decided that I was in control, not my feelings and started using it to my advantage (creatively) things got a lot better.
You need to know that you control it, it doesn't control you. It's really hard at first to feel that way but tricking yourself into something is actually much easier than you may think.
I would add though that if you really feel like you can't lift the mood and it may be getting dangerous, don't hesitate to talk to anyone about it. Your life and happiness are worth SO MUCH more than a bit of pride.
Good luck

Answer 4

If you live in this world your gonna be depressed. It's ok I get depressed too. It could be chemicals in your brain or a recent study has shown depression is caused be a restriction of blood and oxygen to the brain and when that restriction is released the depression goes away. Or you could just be depressed about something, maybe a death of a loved one or bad experience. You are a normal person so don't worry depression is common. Everyone gets depressed at one point or another in their lives, it's just when it happens to much it can be a big problem.

Answer 5

Possibly a chemical imbalance? Nothing is "wrong" with you but you may need an antidepressant. Go see the doc and tell him that you think you are depressed and he will ask you a few questions and if he thinks you need it he may prescribe an antidepressant. If you are old enough to take one and it is the appropriate measure to take. Has something happened to you lately that may have made you feel bad? Has this been going on for a long time? Talk to doc about it.

Answer 6

Depression can strike anytime, anywhere. There are many different things that can trigger depression, without you even realizing them.
If this happens fairly often, I suggest keeping a journal and writing down what has happened right before you realized you were depressed. If, after a while, you see a pattern, try to change it.
If this doesn't help, speak to a doctor about it.

Answer 7

Oh sweetie that is so sad. Everyone goes through depression, there are varying degrees. But you need someone to talk to. You need to get to the root of your depression. Sometimes moodiness is caused by an underlying medical problem, or sometimes it is caused by a particular event, etc. That is why you really need to talk to someone. You are not alone, there are a ton of people with depression. Please talk to someone who you trust. It doesn't have to be a doctor or a parent or anything like that. How old are you?

Answer 8

What are you? A female. I think all of us ladies at some point have cried when we are feeling depressed and our husbands ask us why we are crying and we say, " I don't know". It's part of being a girl, probably a hormonal thing. Believe me you are not alone.

Of course, if you are depressed a lot, then please talk to a doctor. Take care.

Answer 9

What is going on in your life that is causing you so much stress and distress? Honey you have the ability to pull yourself up and dust yourself off and go on. If you don't want to talk to someone write it down on paper and read and re-read until you understand. Do happy things walk in the sunshine and watch comedy shows. Ask yourself some key questions like why am I depressed? how can I fix it? what can I do today to put a smile on my face. I have faith in you, you can do it. Good luck, God bless and put angels on your pillows.

Answer 10

Depression can be either be situational or clinical and quite human. We all have the 'blues' once in awhile, If it's not clinical in which case you mite need medication sometimes the best way to deal with it is to embrace it as part of you and don't fight it .
Don't forget to talk to others and don't feel ashamed.

Answer 11

Don't worry, I get the same way. Try and find things to occupy yourself, it helps chase away the blues. Stay with people who you know always make you laugh or smile. Another thing that will help you is exercise everyday. That without a doubt picks you right up.