Is this what depression does?

Question

I am a horrible selfish person, i have completely changed from being caring, considerate, confident and always happy, now i just talkk about myself all the time and wont do anything to help myself, i have tried taking meds and seeing acounsellor, but i have been like this for 6 months now, saying i'm going to move out coz i am unhappy where i am but then i change my mind, then i say i'm going overseas, but then change my mind, i just quit my job but have no idea what to do now, i'm so ashamed of myself, i hate who i have become and i dont know how to getback to the fgirl i used to be i have no motivation, never smile, no energy, cant eat, cant sleep, i just dont want to be like this anymore, but have no idea how to change or take back the last 6 months that have ended me in this position, i cant beleive this is me doing all this!

Answer 1

That was me exactly before i got on meds. I have bipolar, so you should see a counselor as soon as possible.

Answer 2

First of all, fo ranyone that tells you "that's just life"- those people need help too! That is NOT the way you are supposed to feel all of the time. Sometimes, yes, it's ok to feel that way. But if you're feeling that way the majority of the time, you definitely are depressed. It sounds like you have anxiety as well. I have generalized anxiety disorder and depression, and i was absolutely miserable and thought everyone must feel the same way. Then I started realizing that's not the way life is supposed to be and I got help. I started taking Effexor XR and it REALLY helped me. You will have to give your meds time to work (usually 2 or 3 weeks to really notice any difference at all). Also, some meds can make you feel worse, so if your symtoms worsen, you need to contact your doctor right away. Your doctor will probably want you to see a psychologist in order to get an actual diagnosis of your condition. That will help a lot in just treating what you have. Do some research online, too, and see if anything sounds like you. Be completely honest with your doctor and psychologist about everything that's going on- chances are, you're not the only person that has felt this way, and there is definitely help for you. Keep seeking help!

Answer 3

First,you sounded like a great person,being caring,considerate,and thinking of others before youself. Now,you say you've changed for the worst. I would say you have tripped along the way. Some where you got bored and lost interest in what you were doing.Taking medication and seeing a counselor wasn't right for you. See everybodys' different, I don't think it was depression that led you to act this way.Personally,I really think you were bored.Did you ever hear this, A Idol Mind Is A Playgrouned For The Devil!!! Why don't you think about your faith,Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to push faith on you .But I fell 4stys and I lived, had it not been an act of God,I would not be here!!!See I fell off the 4th story of a building on 200 E.St.John Str. across from PAPAs Diner.I did see the light and it is what they say it is but if not for another worker who never should of been walking across I grazed his shoulder and landed differently!!!!

Christopher

Answer 4

Depression can take any kind of shape and can effect people in many different ways.I suffer from PTSD and it has made some fairly Tramatic changes in my life as well.I didn`t eat,sleep,or even want to get out of bed for that matter.I have made some rather poor choices in life while I was without diagnosis and under going Strainuous studies.I would have to say that you should be checked out for similar conditions by a professional.But if you are not being advised to do so by your counseller then I`d not concerne myself with it too much.But then again have you told him/her about your feelings?And do you feel Suicidal?Or maybe feel as though you want to hurt others? these could be Sure tell signs of depression.Talk with your family and or counseller and see what they think.

Answer 5

Lack of sleep can make a person feel like they are going crazy. You may want to talk to your doctor about a combination of anti depressant/ anti anxiety medication along with a drug that will let you sleep such as restril or ambien. I currently take both Lexapro and Restril, and the only problem I have with Restril is it makes me a little hungry, but other than that it puts me to sleep well. Good luck.

Answer 6

I am sorry but that is life... I honestly feel the same way. I feel stuck and sad sometimes but find something you honestly love and try for it and go for it. Talk to your friends and people that love you. If you think you don't have any then go find some. Just because you care about yourself doesn't mean that you need to beat yourself up. Depression is a constant feeling of being sad. If you need to try to rest and get sleep. Get out and have some fun... play games online or something you truly enjoy listen to some positive music.

Answer 7

this sounds like it could be depression. you may need to try a new anti-depressant, different doses, more than one med at a time... it took me a while to find a combo of meds that worked for me, and my doctor and i still need to tweak them every now and again. also, it sounds like you may be going through a rough patch in your life, deciding what to do with your life and all. i wish you the best of luck, and i want you to know that this can and will get better. it may take a lot of time. you have to keep reminding yourself of that, it's easy to get really hopeless when you have depression. know that you're not alone and it's okay to ask for help when you need it!

Answer 8

Yes, this is what depression does to a person. I've been dealing with it my self for a number of years now. I hope day soon you get to feeling better. Good Luck to you my friend.

Answer 9

It's depression and I have the same feelings because I'm depressed as well.

I've been going to counseling for eight months and my counselor and my dad want to put me on medication.

I know how miserable you are right now.