Before I was married 3 yrs ago, My grandmother died who had raised me, my mom moved in with me, I moved twice, moved ex boyfriend out, moved new one in, got married to him, found out I was pregnant, and then bought a house. Now I have been depressed for almost 3 yrs and just now starting to come out of it. and feel like doing nothing most of the time what s ur thoughts
2007-09-25 02:13:23 · 8 answers · asked by mochastuff81 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
What you post now sounds like depression.
Please see your doctor and a specialist (therapist plus at least one visit to psychiatrist the therapist recommends) for diagnosis and treatment.
Most helpful: probably one on one therapy.
Sometimes, group therapy (depending on your level of trust and tolerance for other people).
Medication can help.
Online forums can be helpful but make sure they are secure and private.
Recommended (from a woman friend with severe PTSD due to childhood abuse):
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/ptsd/index.htm
2007-09-26 04:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Tanya968 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me like a combination of grief related depression and post partum depression, not post traumatic stress. usually post traumatic stress involves a lot of anxiety and flash backs to a specific event that caused a violent mental scar (ie war, car accidents, crime) if you feel you are starting to come out of it, work with those around you to try to move on. get out and get some exercise, eat good quality foods, and get plenty of sunlight. these things will help to raise the hormones in the brain that trigger feelings of happyness. If you don't feel like you can bring yourself out of it, then speak with a psychologist who can help to motivate you and work through your emotions. good luck!
2007-09-25 10:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PTSD arises from a traumatic event: you may be suffering from the following: grief related depression, go to http://www.mind.org.uk/ and type "grief in the taskbar, and enter. Call: (U.S.A.) 1800 445 4808, or Hospice (phone book). Email jo@samaritans.org Chatrooms and forums: http://www.chatmag.com/topics/health/grief.html and http://talkingminds.15.forumer.com/ and http://messageboards.ivillage.com/ Other websites: http://www.griefnet.org/ and http://www.helpguide.org/ and http://www.mental-health-abc.com/ and http://www.boblivingstone.com/?q=node30 Understand that there are often several stages of grief. See www.amazon.com for books on the various stages. After a while, consider making a photoalbum/scrapbook and/or a shrine, in remembrance, and set aside one day per month on which to reflect. Many religious organisations offer counselling, or you may feel more comfortable with a therapist, to express your thoughts, and feelings. Journalling may help in this. If the depression continues, visit your doctor, and see depression treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net. (.net.nz/~shaneris) in section 2. See PTSD, on page 33.
2007-09-25 09:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
hi i am a vietnam combat veteran who suffers from ptsd. yes depression is a conditon of ptsd. i fight depression daily. i attempt to control it with medication prescripted by my va ptsd doctor. sometimes you have to have medications to better your depression. doing nothing is called "avoidance" or "social anxiety". again medications helps me. i know the feeling. isolation causes depression also. get a hobby or something that gives you pleasure. do you have a special friend you can talk to, that helps. also take you problems to God. just talk to him and tell God your problems. God loves you. i hope i helped a little
peace
john basso
2007-09-27 12:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by bassojjbstonycreek99 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not suffering PTSD, just experiencing life. Get into counseling if you are having problems dealing with day to day issues.
2007-09-25 09:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by Outside the box 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like you should get some theropy and mayby take some zoloft or another anti de-presant...i think more so that you are suffering from grief from these people being jolted out of you life you need to find out the grief prosess and get into some group theropy and get active with other people..it doesnt mean that some one has to die for you to greive you can grieve for many other reasons google "symptoms of grief" and see what you get in an article from there i think you will see that you are facing the same symptoms...good luck to you
2007-09-25 09:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by ღOMGღ 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I just struggle. Call it what ever you want.
2007-09-25 09:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you know i did... and I'm dealing with it right now..
2007-09-25 21:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by NEILISA **Shane's Mama** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋