Depression?

Question

I feel like im dying inside slowly im always sad and depressed i dont seem to enjoy anything anymore i try to mask my emotions but its getting so bad i cant do it anymore its eating at me slowly i cant even cry anymore,im starting to isolate myself from my family,friends and girlfriend i feel lost i feel like my life cant get any better just worse i cant sleep at night if i do fall a sleep i usually get up after awhile ive been like this for more then a year but its getting worse day by day I function normally through the day not getting enough sleep is not bothering my job or daily activites but i just want to know if feeling like this is normal and does anybody else suffer from this and my ex said im bipolar a few days ago i think she might be right

i know what bipolar is its when you have vicous mood swings I know i should get help but i dont know how to get help plus i dont want my family and friends looking at me different if they find out if i have severe depression plus i dont want to be on medication i would rather be depressed then on heavy medication.i thought it was just a teenage thing but im almost 19 and ive been feeling like this since i was 15 16 its just getting worse as i get older

Answer 1

Your ex can't diagnose you.. only a doctor can do that, and at this point, it's a good idea to go to a doctor for an evaluation.

Clinical depression is an illness, just like any other -- if you had cancer or diabetes, i'm sure you'd get medical treatment... depression isn't any different, hon.

Doctors are experienced with depression and can help to treat you for these issues. Sometimes they will refer you to someone else, depending upon your situation.

You can also do a yahoo search on COPING WITH DEPRESSION for more information and some good suggestions. There are websites on bipolar disorder, too... you can look for SYMPTOMS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, if you want to know what that's all about... of course, everyone has different symptoms. Not all of the symptoms apply to ever person.

Lots of websites out there for free help. However, i still think you could consider a doctor right now. Please think about going -- for your well-being.

take care hon... i wish you all the best... i know, depression isn't fun...

Answer 2

Sounds like depression. First get checked out medically. If everything is okay then get a referral
to a therapist. You need professional help in order to get better. The feelings you are dealing with is not normal. Don't suffer any more. Bipolar is when
you go from happy to mad in a wink of an eye.

Answer 3

ANTI DEPRESSANTS ARE YOUR FRIEND! See a doctor. Maybe you are bi-polar, who knows. Either way, the doctor can give you meds to make you feel BETTER. Why would you allow yourself to feel this way for so long?
SEE A DOCTOR ASAP!