Some how I have gotten into a mindset where I spend all my time agonizing over decisions, even the smallest decisions. I have changed completely and been diagnosed with severe depression, crying allll the time, not eating, not sleeping, no idea how to get back to my old self. I feel that this depression is a result of a major life change coming back from overseas, however it has been going on for 6 months now and nothing has changed. Other people think that it may be repressed emotions from the death of my ex boyfriend 2 years ago, however I feel I have dealt with that. Is it possible this could be an underlying cause?
2007-05-20 12:09:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hang in there...it will not always be this way. Not sleeping..not eating? Not getting enough sleep or adequate nutrition can definitely affect your decision making as well as concentration, problem solving, attention, perspective, emotional stability...talk with your doctor about your problem with sleep. You need to get that worked out. Get soy shakes from Revial Soy 1-800-REVIVAL...this has saved my health as I have a real issue with eating...it gives you 21 grams of protein (for your brain). It is a "grocery item" for me. Also, I have recently been using night blinders/shield over my eyes at night and I am convinced that the absence of light at night definitely improves my sleep. Good luck to you. Connie
2007-05-20 12:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by CC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a therapist, I would have to say it is possible that this is the underlying cause. Sometimes we think we have moved passed things that cause grief because the symptoms have left. However, the problem is still there. I do have to say that it could also be a combination of things. Not knowing anything about you, other than what you put on your question, my opionion is that I can not make a conclusion on what is causing the depression. There is not enough information given. Things like this need to be evaluated and different aspects of life need to be looked at such as environment, past history, family history, any events that may cause grief, etc. I am sorry but again there is not enough information to state that the death of your ex is the underlying cause. It very well can add to it though.
2007-05-20 19:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by Eric C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be if you didn't give yourself adquate time to grieve. You could also be grieving from moving away from your old home. You can grieve over more than just death. Any major change in your life can be cause for you to feel loss. Maybe you shoudl seek a therapist or counslor. Someone who is not partial and can give an unbiast oppinion to why you may be feeling this way.
2007-05-20 19:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by Smarty Pants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so
i think that its the sleep factor
if u got a good nights sleep for a month u should be bak to normal
2007-05-20 19:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by darkvortex1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say you're back from overseas. the military? could you be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder?
2007-05-20 19:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor and see if you can try some anti-depressants to see if they would help you.
2007-05-20 19:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ik wat its like. try this, go on a long vacation. it works
2007-05-20 19:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by Angry Gilmore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋