Can someone answer my question?

Question

I think I may have depression but I am not sure. I was just wondering if ,based on my symptoms, I should talk to my doctor. Please make your replies kind and constructive!
I feel sad all of the time even when I think I should be happy it's like a constant feeling of hopelessness
Things I used to find funny I don't find funny anymore
I feel alianated from my friends and family
I sometimes consider life to be only a pain that lives inside of me a heavy heart
if you think that I honsetly need help then tell me because I feel so lost I just really need a strait honest answer

Answer 1

Hi Honey, I feel for you, like you I too suffer from depression, hopelessness, I don't laugh like I used to either, things I used to like I don't care about anymore, I don't see my friends like I used to either.
The only thing that is helping me is I am seeing a therapist, he gives me a prescription for depression, the medication helps take the edge off. I notice my depression is worse a few days before and during my cycle.
I promise you it will help you to go see a therapist , I don't know where I'd be if I didn't go.
Please look in your local yellow pages under family counseling or mental health clinics.If you don't have insurance they go by a sliding fee scale.
Best of luck to you!
If you need someone to talk to go to click on to my profile picture and you can e mail me if you'd like.

Answer 2

First and foremost..... yes if you are seriously concerned go get a professional opinion. My ex-wife had serious depression and with the correct medication was able to significantly improve her life and her relationship with her children. Simple tests like blood tests and an E.E.G can detect physical reasons if the situation is of a clinical origin.

That said psychiatry is the proverbial grey area as far as medical science goes. Don't allow yourself to be placed on irrelevant medications. ALL of them come with side effects even if they succeed.

As much as this may sound a little simple.... Often "diet" can lead to sustained depression. Talk to your local pharmacist about a good multi-vitamin supplement. You may find that this is really all you require.

Everybody goes through bouts of depression in life. Don't immediately conclude that yours is a medical problem. You just might need to re-invent a part of your lifestyle. It may even just go away. The brain is like everything else in life. You get out what you put in. Monitor your intake of "negative" influence in your environment. By this I refer to the music you listen to, the TV you watch etc. If you bombard yourself with negative stimulation you will inevitably inherit those traits.

Answer 3

Talking to you doctor and telling them exactly what you said here would be best....Now remember there are all kinds of depression..from your body chemically being out of balance like an iron deficiency, hormone imbalance, medication conflict in your system, drinking alcohol which can cause depression, as well as the clinical depression and situational depression such as the loss of a family member or friend or pet........
Yes call your doctor and say to your doctor what you wrote here...Then go in and get the blood work done to see which kind if any you have...many blessings to ya!!!!

Answer 4

The symptoms you have just described are extremely related to depression.

While, in today's world that word is thrown around so much as an everyday thing, it's very serious, and is not something to mess around about or with.

If these symptoms are truly those that you are experiencing, then yes, you should definitely speak with a professional about it.

Good luck!

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Answer 5

Yes, go to the doctor and write down your symptoms, and when you tend to have those feelings and thoughts. The time of day and time of month. This will help give you a proper diagnosis. You may have some "PMS" problems, and not necessarily depression. It can be managed!

Answer 6

If you think you are depressed you probably are.

The best advice I can offer is to definitely talk with your doctor.

The is lots of help today so that you don't have to suffer from depression and since it has reached almost epidemic proportion in the US today there is no longer any stigma associated with asking for help.

Answer 7

I think it would be a great idea to talk to your doctor. I can tell you that I suffer from depression and I have many of the same symptoms you are talking about. Goodluck!

Answer 8

Do I Have Depression?

1. Have you been in a depressed mood for most of the day, nearly every day for at least two weeks? Yes – No

2. Have you lost interest or pleasure in most of the activities during the day, nearly every day for at least two weeks? Yes – No

3. Have you experienced a significant weight change (at least five pounds), either a loss or gain, recently? Yes –No

4. Has your appetite changed (increased or decreased) for an extended period? Yes – No

5. Have you suffered from lack of sleep or too much sleep, nearly every day for at least two weeks? Yes – No

6. Have you felt tired or experienced a loss of energy during the day, nearly every day for at least two weeks? Yes – No

7. Have you had guilty feelings or feelings of worthlessness nearly every day for at least two weeks? Yes – No

8. Have you had difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions nearly every day? Yes – No

9. Have you had recurrent thoughts of death or recurring thoughts of suicide without any specific plan? Yes – No

10. Did the depressed mood begin after someone close to you died or within four weeks of giving birth? Yes – No

a) Did you circle yes for either question 1 or 2? _________
b) Did you circle yes four or more times in questions 3 through 9? ___________
c) Did you answer yes to question 9? ____________
d) Did you answer yes to question 10? ____________

If you answered yes to both (a) and (b), you may be suffering from an episode of major depression and should seek professional treatment.

If you answered yes to (c), seek professional help as soon as possible.

If you answered yes to (d), and your symptoms are disabling and have lasted for more than two months, seek professional help immediately. Don't delay.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I go through the same thing everyday of the world.Go and see a doctor and they will help you.