Have you ever been so depressed that things that mattered to you the most are no longer important?

Answer 1

I feel that way right now. As a matter of fact, answering this question is very therapeutic for me. I forced myself to get on the computer (something I used to love to do) and believe it or not it helps. I am not one of those people who are going to say, "Just shake it off. Just get out there and do stuff. Eventually you will feel better” I know that is B.S.! When you are suffering from depression it makes even the simplest of things seem impossible.
If you have the time, Google "depression tests" and go check out some of the sights. There are a ton of them (many that allow you to print out your results so you can take them to you doctor) Anyway, you will see some version of your "question" on every single site you go to. It is a very common symptom that many people struggle with. You are not alone!
I hope you are getting help with your depression. If you aren't, please do. If you have a hard time talking about it, use one of the online depression tests, print it out and take it to your family doctor. That will get the ball rolling. If you are getting treatment the online tests can be a big help when talking to your doctor. I see my shrink once a month. I bring along a "symptom checklist" that I fill out once a week. This helps a ton. Nowadays you see the shrink for what 10 minutes tops? I am not very out spoken. I don’t just open up to people. Regardless of how I am doing or the past month was horrible, it's just habit? To say "fine" when the doc opens up with, "How are things?" It's not my way to just start spilling my guts. Using the online depression test has been an awesome tool in my recovery. The increased communication has lead to medication adjustments or out right changes. I still have my bad days (or weeks) but now my Doctor knows about them.
I know I never believe it when people tell me things will get better so I won't do to you what I hate people doing to me. I do hope you take a proactive role in treating your depression and I wish you all the best!

Answer 2

Yes, it really sucks.

It's like there's no point in trying any more.

School, friends, family, boyfriends, .. none of it matters anymore.

You rather just be in bed all day. What's the point in getting up.

You just have to take a deep breath and pull out of it. You can do it. Really. Just come to the realization that sometimes you're gonna get bogged down, but if you stay down, then you'll never know how great the feeling is when you get back up. Victory feels so good. To know that you overcame something that many people can't, is something really special.

Everything happens for a reason. So don't give up.

Answer 3

Yes. This can often be a sign of the fact that you've grown some inside and need something new to focus on that becomes as positive for you as the things you find are passing you by now once were. This isn't necessarily the sign of an "end" so much as your mind, heart and spirit looking for another direction. Why not give it one? :) Good luck!

Answer 4

soooooo many times. its awful. the last thing you want is a reminder of the world around you. so much to do. so many silly responsibilities. what a mess. its so easy to drop it all. but deep down you feel it. that small voice or song inside saying this isn't right . and its true. you know it but feel helpless again. that's because you are helpless in a sense. we all need help. I know getting the help feels like just another thing we have to do but if you just focus on that one thing and forget all else I think you could be a Little bit stronger. maybe to focus on the next thing. one at a time . we love you.

Answer 5

Depression, as harmful as it is to mental, spiritual, and physical stability, tends to open the eyes to certain truths. Some people like to see it as disillusionment, like hitting that wall of reality. Up to around age 16 we tend to focus on material gains, social status, etc. As we get older, however, most of us tend to focus on companionship, self-improvement, and independence. Folks who strike the transition phase harder than others tend to experience depression, because they have trouble coping with sudden (although they are actually subtle) changes. Most of the time it's our thinkers out there, folks trying to live that perfect and hard-earned life, who over-analyze and question more than they should. I've been experiencing similar bouts. Already I've given up most of my material things, but I feel so empty. I've already started degrading myself for my short-comings. You're certainly not alone and you'll get through this. We all will.

Answer 6

Yes. If you are that down either a chemical in the brain is out of sync or your letting stuff that is out of your control guide you. You are great no matter what and God put you here to teach others so cheer up and change up whatever has got you down. LOL

Answer 7

Yes. Many times. Particularly when I was close to the age you are now.

Much less so since I met my wife. Oh, I still get depressed, but never /as/ depressed as I used to.

Answer 8

When I started nursing school my husband of 22 years left me and my 2 kids with no money no food, nothing. I got so depressed I gave away all my personal possessions even my clothes. (later found out this was an act that happens before someone commits suicide) My children and I moved in with my mom who is extremely bi-polar and not on meds. She is flat out crazy, she started attacking my kids verbally and mentally. Later for fear of her hurting them I sent my kids to live with their dad who lives in hawaii, I didnt want to do this but thought it was best.
I remember what got me through this time in my life with no support from anyone. Accept that I would ask my step dad for gas money and ask him not to tell my mom. I thought about school, that I wanted to graduate, if I could just make it to graduation date, things would get better. Long story short, I did make it to graduation, Im 38 years old and finally got something of my own. After graduation I was diagnosed Bi-polar 2 Hypo-mania (probly just like mother, yick) But I am currently on meds and doing talk therapy.
I hope my story helps you.. and one last note, I graduated with honors as top of my class. Dont know how the heck I did that with all the times of stress and no money to even eat.. But school being my focal point got me through it i guess. And probly a couple angels didnt hurt.

take care and you will get through this. Today it probly doesnt feel like it but you never know whats around the corner in life.
Good Luck!

Answer 9

Yes, pretty much a textbook feature of clinical depression. Time for a doctor's visit.

Answer 10

Yup. No fun. I tried meds and counselling but finally found a real fix with EFT. A relaxation kind of technique... go to emofree.com