It is possible to live with depression your whole life and not know it since you've never felt anything different? As I get older (29yrs) and more assertive I am starting to realize I have had the symptoms of depression my whole life!! Fatigue, lack of concentration, lack of interest in anything, no want to socialize...etc. I can't remember the last time I laughed for real. Has anyone experienced this or is just life?
2007-06-28 13:09:29 · 7 answers · asked by fedup 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
depression is a condition where all of those factors effect everyday activities.
Its perfectly normaly to have lack of concentration and for it not to be connected to depression.
fatigue can becaused by poor diet
lack of interest could just be cos your lazy.
but if these factors are preventing you from enjoying life (which it sounds like they possibly are) then maybe if could be link with depression...
Ive always had a problem with depression when i first realised it was a real problem i took this test http://www.med.nyu.edu/psych/screens/depres.html
if you get bad feed back from that maybe see a doctor to have you refered. i hope things work out for you. (: x
Stick with your mates.
2007-06-28 13:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by edd t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that actually the norm. I think a depression diagnosis is a major "ah ha!" moment. I know, just finding out that fact that I had depression was a major treatment in itself. It gives you a big boost to understanding and growing.
Most people with depression are very functional, that's why it's difficult to treat, because most people don't see the need to get treated.
2007-06-28 13:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by ∞ sky3000 ∞ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I'm 12, and as odd as it may seem, i went through major depression in 2nd grade, and have had minor symptoms since. For me, depression is a can, and my life is a little ball barely hovering over it and defying gravity. anytime, just random times, the little ball sinks lower into the can, than at another random time, the ball shoots out. Thats kinda how depression is for me.
So, yes, its very possible.
2007-06-28 13:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that truthfully the norm. I believe a melancholy prognosis is a main "ah ha!" second. I recognise, simply identifying that incontrovertible fact that I had melancholy was once a main therapy in itself. It offers you a huge spice up to expertise and developing. Most folks with melancholy are very useful, that is why it is complex to regard, considering so much folks do not see the have got to get handled.
2016-09-05 10:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I finally went through therapy as a graduate student in my 30's and finally realized the "gut-ache" was absent!! I was depressed/anxious all my life and didn't realize it! It's like Buddy Hackett--an old entertainer, who said he thought he was dying when the fire in his stomach went out!! It was actually that he was not eating his mother's food anymore!! EXPOLORE your childhood with a GOOD therapist! A psychiatric social worker is good, as they take in the biological and social aspect of development!! It's all there and find out how you figured out how best to survive your childhood!!! You will value your life and your self when you do!!
2007-06-28 14:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by Martell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you question yourself, maybe you should talk to someone who has expertise in this field. Could it be it is just your personality.? You say you don't remember laughing, but do you cry? Just talking to a good friend or family member may help.....
2007-06-28 13:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by imanana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very possible.
my grandmother lived with picks disease and was bipolar: was not diagnosed until she was 73.
2007-06-28 13:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by dirtyturkies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋