Of not feeling like doing anything? Even leisure bores you?
You think life is pointless?
Or when things are going great and a problem comes by or someone harasses you you get depressed and quit work and college because of it and you don't know why?
If so what are these mental illnesses called?
2007-08-18 13:08:56 · 9 answers · asked by Savannah 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes this person has clinical depression which accounts for the apathy and also affects memory and concentration.Anxiety attacks also are part of this illness.
2007-08-18 13:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Pixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sound like depression. Do some research on the internet if you want to you can find some great resources on types of depression and how to get help. My advice would be to set up a session with the local therapist or phycologist. If you want to get on medication I would sugest seeing a phyciatrist (sorry for the spelling) cause I believe they are the ones that can prescribe drugs but they usually need to be refered to. If you are on a college campus usualy the health center for the school has pretty good therapists and doctors, I know mine does. Make an appointment there, and go in open minded. The problem might not be as bad as expected, it could be just a situational depression where the envioment is a major cause of the depression, or it could be something biological and in that case the sooner you get on meds, the better :)
2007-08-18 20:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called clinical depression.
Clinical depression affects more than 19 million Americans each year.
Unfortunately, less than half of the people who have clinical depression seek treatment. Many people believe that it is a “normal” part of life and that they will pull out of it on their own. Untreated depression causes unnecessary suffering and disruption in daily life and work, and costs about $44 billion a year in lost workdays, decreased productivity, sick leave and other costs.
Depression is a real illness. Here are the signs:
-Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
-Changes in sleep patterns
-Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
-Loss of pleasure and interest in once-enjoyable activities, including sex
-Restlessness, irritability
-Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as chronic pain or digestive disorders
-Difficulty concentrating at work or at school, or difficulty remembering things or making decisions
-Fatigue or loss of energy
-Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless
-Thoughts of suicide or death
2007-08-18 20:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by catherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sounds like depression. If your friend doesn't see the doctor, depression can get worse. The normal/average person sees life more positively even though there may be things that they occasionally find sad.
2007-08-18 20:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Curious1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression and it is treatable.
Just take your "friend" to the doctor and he will write a prescription of an anti-depressant.
Also, a little counseling is required to keep this from getting out of control.
2007-08-18 20:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like depression. Whoever it is should see a doctor and a therapist. Life does not have to be like that!
2007-08-18 20:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like depression. Your friend should see a Dr.
2007-08-18 20:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definately depression, so what I strongly recommend you do is get yourself psychiatric help from a mental health professional.
2007-08-18 20:37:33 · answer #8 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depression. The person with these issues needs to talk to parents, counselor, and trusted friend.
There is help and hope.
2007-08-18 20:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by Tanya968 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋