would u say i'm in depression?

Question

well...lets c...
i dont go out as much anymore...i spend most of my time in my room playing my guitar and on the internet
i've lost the interest in sports, whenever someone invites me...i don feel like going out as much.
i still have a sad feeling of my mother leaving us
my family now has drifted apart...i rarely see my sister since she spends most of her time with bf and my father gets really mad at that...to which leads to yelling and makes me very uncomfortable...to where i go and spend my time at the track to run and get rid of my anger...

i still have this feeling of un happiness...i sit here just thinking...whats missing...i dont feel right...i start thinking about these things time to time during the week...
but whenever i can i go to my aunts house or grandfathers...theres no problems that i have to listen to there...they seem as if they have perfect lives but i kno they dont since we always heped them out whenever we could but those days are over and i'm the only

that actualy goes out and see's them...but what do you think would help me get this feeling away or find what it is that this feeling is giving me

Answer 1

you have certainly been through quite a lot, with your family separated...

i'm sorry you're having such a bad time.

the one good thing you are doing for yourself is running. exercise is very good for the soul and it actually releases endorphines (happy hormones) which can help you to feel better. please consider continuing the exercise program.

i hope you can continue to visit your grandfather and aunt. it's good to be around people you care for when you're having problems.

i'd also like to say that perhaps your family doctor can help. let him know you're going through a lot right now and feel as if you are going through depression. doctors DO know quite a lot about depression and can help you... sometimes they will prescribe a medication, other times refer you to another doctor (therapist, etc).

i can tell you from experience that therapy can be very healing for the soul. it gives you someone to talk with in confidence, and helps you get things OUT which might otherwise eat at you.

take care. sending hugs your way!

Answer 2

Don't listen to other people trying to get points for their answer!!! That's all they care about!
I am truely sorry to hear about all the trials you have faced lately. If you are seriously feeling like you might be depressed, talk to a parent/teacher/adult that you are close to. It is important to communicate to others about the way you are feeling. The worst thing you can do if you are feeling depressed is to keep all your feelings inside. Talk to them, and if you both decide it is necessary, you need to see a doctor. They can help diagnose your problem, and possibly prescribe a prescription that can help you out. Again, if you feel it should be required, see I therapist...especially if you have had thoughts about harming yourself. You are important!!!!
I have delt with depression. It can be a very scary thing!!!! I had it explained to me once that depression can make you feel like you have an evil twin: when that dark feeling comes around, your twin kind of takes over. You don't want to feel this way, but you can't do anything to stop it. You feel like you are in a dark hole...the walls closing in around you. But just know there is help...you just need to talk about it!

ps If you need anything...please email me! I know we are strangers to eachother, but depression can often make you feel like you are a lone and that nobody understands, and I have felt this way before too...so I can possibly help...I can't give you answers, but I can help you make wise choices, and I can be here for you. I also want to apologize if I am jumping farther into this than you were searching for someone to do...just know that I'm coming from the viewpoint of a depressed person, and I know the feelings!!! Good luck! Don't give up!!!!

Answer 3

In think you are just lost in your life.. You do not know what to do with your life...

Once you focus on what youwould like to do with your life.. everything will be abck to normal.

Think at th emoment what re the things you need to do. List it down and also the things you would like to do.. then one at a time fullfill all these things that you have set for yourself...

Once you get the ball rolling... you do not have time to think of other depressing issues... Actually is all in the head. ONLY you can help nyourself by occupying yourself and thinking straight.

take care..

Answer 4

Clinical depression is the inability or decreased ability to feel happiness. It must interfere with your school/job, social life, and family life - it must be pathological. Otherwise, you're just depressed.

You can get this book:
The Feeling Good Handbook
by (I think it's by David Burns)

It helps.

If you need more, feel free to write me privately. But if you do, I want those ten points okay?

Answer 5

therapists are really wonderful people to talk to. if you think you cant afford one, just call a few and ask them if they would offer you a sliding scale fee. this is not an inappropriate question at all! they may ask to see financial documentation to prove you need a reduced fee. this life we live is really hard... and having someone to talk to can only help... right?

best of luck to you (many of us have gone through it ourselves) it gets better - everything cycles, even us.