i don't know what happen to me now. i was supposed to be very happy if people & parents buy me something. my dad bought me a new Sony Ericsson K800i & I'm having huge pressures & depressed when using it. i feel extremely upset if my friends keep buying me stuff such as laptops, clothes, expensive watches & even vehicles.
may i know what's wrong with me at the moment? am i under depression with something?
will depression affect me when doing exams as it will be starting in 2 weeks
2007-05-19 05:08:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I would say yes....seek treatment.
It sounds to me as though you would like to spend time with your family & friends rather than receive gifts from them, which is why you feel depressed when using them.
I believe that if you seek treatment it will help you work through that and better communicate your feelings or help you accept the fact the people in your life are not willing to give; and some tools on how to attrack the type of people in your life that will help you grow.
Good luck to you!
2007-05-19 05:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Personally I don't think you need professional help. To me it just sounds like though out your whole like people express their affection for you with material things. Am I right? If so then it's not that you are depressed or something is wrong with you; you're just simply yearning for something deeper than the eyes can see. Listening to the Sony your dad got you, and the gifts your friends give you would be upsetting because deep down you feel like they're really just trying to buy you. It's making you feel empty inside. Money can only buy temporary things, and as a person you want something that can last pass the two year warranty.
Also there is a difference between being depressed and having clinical depression. Being depressed is caused by life (stress, voids in ones life, etc). Clinical depression is a chemical unbalance. The treatment (like pills) are made to counteract a chemical unbalance. Taking them if you don't have this unbalance can really make things worse (it makes some people suicidal). It sounds like your depressed. Being such this could effect your test, but just because it's weighing on your mind. My advice is to try to find someone doesn't have much money but is happy anyways... they can give you what you need. Hopefully this helps.
2007-05-27 00:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ruffendz51 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you are not getting a positive feeling from something you are supposed to. I think we all go through ups and down, depression is when it doesn't get better on its own.
Depression is also about affecting your ability to function. That is why you are worried about exams, but ask your self if you are being affected right now? I think that you should look at things like sleeping, eating, social isolation, missing school or work.
As far as treatment I think that right now treatment is not what is needed, especially medications. SSRIs which are typical depression meds takes about 3 weeks or so to start working and wouldn't help much with exams. Anti-anxiety meds will slow you down and you need to be sharp for your exams.
My advice is that if you are not feeling right, then do not make decisions based on how you feel. Like if you don't feel like going to school, exercising, going out, studying etc. This will fuel depression and might result in a problem. Try to maintain a structure and schedule in your life and this will help you fight the possible slide.
2007-05-26 12:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very irritating to have a problem that you are big enough to sort out for yourself, but then people keep trying to 'make it all better' by buying you stuff.
They mean well, but are they making you feel like you are a baby? Do you feel they are pampering you until you cant breathe?
If they buy you things to cheer you up then perhaps the best idea is to pretend that you are happy, so they slow down.
The price of a cheap laptop could feed the average family for a month, so if you feel guilty for having these things, keep one of each, or what you need, and make it last, but dont feel bad about selling the spare stuff and giving some of the money to charities that worry you. It wont do you any harm to be the one giving stuff away, for a change, it might make you feel really good (and then you'll undertsand the kick your friends and family get out of it, too).
2007-05-19 05:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by madbaggage 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some people find acceptance by giveing things.
by accepting their gifts they feel accepted.
if this has been increasing lately it is most likely they are worryed about you, want to accept you and what ever your problem is but dont know how, so are accting compolsively.
posibly on a subconsiose level.
what they realy want to give and receave is hugs but depending on upbring they more comfterble with gifts.
if you are becoming depressed exercise and diet can turn things around befor you need to be takeing your sorry "but" to the doctor.
find some one you can talk to.
go and help some one, as it sounds you have evry thing you could posibly want but meaning in your life.
helping others will do more for you than you can ever do for them.
2007-05-27 04:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just that you're thirsty in spirit and all these material things just make you feel even more thirsty because no material thing can satisfy human heart. On the contrary, it's like trying to fill in the capacity of an ocean with a drop of water...
You just need Jesus, then everything will be enjoyable, all these material things that are meant to be very nice, will be nice. Just don't put them first than God in your heart. Not even second. They're just things that money can buy.
The real treasure is a clean concience and a happy heart :)
Oh! Wish you all the saints' company and help during your exams!
2007-05-19 05:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by Fresita 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're depressed if people buy you things?
Have you ever heard the expression, "It's better to give than to receive."
You shouldn't be depressed if people care enough for you to give you gifts. You should be thankful that you have those kinds of people in your life who care that much for you. Treatment will not help you with that, but the best thing you could do to allievate those feelings is to make sure that you reciprocate their gift when necessary. Say on the next birthday of someone who gave you something, return the favor. Then, maybe you'll feel better.
2007-05-19 05:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by somewherein72 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-04 11:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because for some reason or another you don't feel like you deserved that. There is no reason you need to see anyone unless you don't feel like you can handle it by yourself. If you know what is making you feel like you are unworthy, then fix it and decide not to let it happen again and move on. You that's to much to handle then you could see someone that would be willing to help you. Good Luck in whatever you choose.
2007-05-26 07:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by maybe_I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably just feeling like you're getting things without earning them. So you don't feel like you deserve them. To me, it's a sign that you are very down to earth and don't want to be spoiled. So you are probably mentally put together right. It depends on your age too. If you're in college or high school or grade school. It's hard to say because I don't know where you are along in mental development. I'd say if you are concerned you should go see a therapist. Just talking about it will put you at ease and help with any tension. Just to make sure you're having normal feelings. So, it wouldn't hurt at all. Especially if you are feeling some depression. Good luck.
2007-05-19 05:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋