I need depression help?!?

Question

There is NOTHING wrong with my life. I know that if I think logically.
But I have had insomnia for like a month, and I am so tired. I am always cleaning my house, studying, raising my family, I have max five hours sleep every night, I am going out of my mind. I'm supposed to be thinking about ballistic missiles, and all I can think about is the price of food, bills and how to parent better, plus where the sales are on this week. It's driving me nuts!
I am really angry and annoyed, although everything in my life is perfect, my family is perfect, my friends are there for me, I even have a guy interested in me at the moment. It started with him actually...I'm just so used to being single, I don't think I can date anyone anymore. It's putting too much stress on me. I don't know what to do.
Why do I feel like this when my life is so good and there's so many people who care about me?!

Answer 1

Sometimes it is depression and you need to seek help from a doctor and sometimes, single parents just get burnt out. All parents do, sometimes. Since you are blessed to have people who love you, maybe you could ask one of them to take the kid(s) for two or three days and take a break from everything. A sort of mini vacation for your mind, body and soul. No housework, no cooking and cleaning, just some fun with the gals or veg out with some food and tv.

As for dating, it is hard when you have children. With all the predators out there that look for single women with kids, it is hard to know if you are making the right choice. So sometimes, we think we are better off alone. Just take a break from that too and be the best you you can. Find outside activities that raise your self esteem and make you feel whole. Then when love does come around, you are more likely to be open to the possibility.

Answer 2

You have a lot of stress on you right now. Raising a family and going to school is hard. You need to have more time to sleep this will make you feel a little better also do not worry so much trying to be the perfect parent. There is no such thing as the perfect parent. We all try hard to do the best for our children and that is all we can do. If you are not ready for a relationship tell this guy, but it may be just what you need. It sounds like you are living all of your life for your family, take a time out for yourself. If you go to counseling this is the first thing they will tell you. If you want to be a good mother and keep sane you have to take a time out every once in a while, if it is just to set down and read a good book

Answer 3

If you are depressed, see your doctor.

It seems like you are over stretching yourself.... Maybe make ONE day a week to clean the house, and ask the kids to help you sometimes (if they are old enough?)

Everything in your life isn't perfect if you are not sleeping and tired all of the time. You are veyr busy -- with school and everything else you have on your plate.

Also, take some time out for YOU... a bubble bath, lunch with a friend, or even excercise once a day -- walking is a good way to relieve stress and also gets you out and you can clear your mind.. it's very good exercise, also.

If you don't want to date, then don't....

I'm glad you have people who care... that is great!

Answer 4

sometimes there is absolutely no reason for feeling depressed and other times you may have terrible things going on and be fine,my sister got amazing results for a levels great family etc but was so low, if you think about it you have loads going on raising a family is hard and you never stop worrying ,
The first stop would be to talk to a sympathetic gp you may have low seritonin levels and need antidepressants it could be a chemical thing, talking helps.Also it sounds like you are a single mum the hardest job in the world I get fed up tidying up constantly. I suffer depression because of a long term illness these are things to help. eat really well don,t skip meals. think of a list of things you love and try and spend some me time for me its painting or a walk a nice long bath.if you feel anxious try and breathe deeply, hope you feel better soon, and be gentle on yourself you deserve it

Answer 5

Depression is very common and it’s a mental illness that can be treated.
It may also help you if you get out more like say do some sports and join some clubs and be around people more.
You need to force yourself to break away from being on your own as this only compounds the matter till it gets worse because you become more withdrawn that way.

You'll need to attend a depression clinic for the right help in your area. Counseling is an ongoing option you can't do without.

Answer 6

Any kind of life change can make you depressed. You need to find someone to talk to about it. They can determine if it is something that will require drugs. If this started with the guy you are dating, maybe he just isn't the right guy for you. Being a single parent and juggling so many things is difficult. Don't beat yourself up, but you do need sleep. Find a counselor or clergy man to talk to about this, and see what they have to say.

Answer 7

I wouldn't worry too much about it, stress is your problem, just have a chat to your doctor about it, and he'll prescribe something to relieve the symptoms. You have a great day hon.