Does this mean I am depressed?

Question

I don't think about dying or killing myself. I try to get joy out of my life where I can.

But in all honesty, if I had a magic pill at home that I could take before bed that would put me into a gentle sleep and I would never wake up again, I would probably take it.

It's not that my life is bad, it's just not really that good. I have no family, very few friends, a crummy job, I do have a master's degree and solid work experience, but because of my lack of interest in life, I have never excelled to the level I should have.

I do take antidepressant medication. But it only works to a certain degree. I understand life is short and why not enjoy as much as possible. But instead of ever going anywhere, I stay in my house and eat and watch tv.

I can't even daydream or envision what I want my life to really be like. Am I just bein weak?

Answer 1

No! You are Not being weak. You could, however, be suffering from a type of depression as you are wondering. I don't know if your symptoms would fall under dysthymia (pronounced 'dis tie mea'), a 'low level' type of depression that just doesn't go away though please talk with a licensed threrapist to get the proper diagnosis. I take an ssri (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant (prozac weekly -- the time released prozac), and it really helps me though not a panacea, not a cure-all ;) My meds are prescribed by a psychiatrist as they are much more skilled at proper dosages. I take seroquel (an antipsychotic) at nite to help me to sleep since prozac gives insomnia. And seroquel works on the dopamine in the brain which I have ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and in addition to the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) serotonin, dopamine is thought to be related to ocd as well. And just fyi, ssri's can take at least 4-6 weeks to take effect.

Answer 2

yes luv you are i have been like you and you find you have no interest in life or anything do. you feel as though you dont want to get up in the morning?and there is nothing to get up for what is the point.no motivation,you dont feel like comimting suicide because you dont rearly want to die,this is a cry for help,you need someone to talk,a lot of people`s saying is, pull yourself together that is not the answer.my son suffers with depression and when he is rearly depressed he goes quite and just wants to be on his own,he tries to solve this with drinking not realizing that drink is a depressant because your on a high and then it wears off yourr back to square one,you dont always have to have a bad life to get depression,you can have plenty of money no problems a family no responsibility,look at all the stars and how many suffer with it,you have got into a rut and dont want to go out and cant be bothered your staying in your safe zone,there maybe some anxiety there as well,i dont think your week at all you need something to motavate yourself i know it is easier said than done,the anti depressants are probably the wrong ones some can make you more depressed,and rearly not the answer i was on them and was worse,i went for therepy it is a matter of talking to someone and it changes the negative thoughts to posative thiughts changes the way you think,i had accupunture it dosnt cure but helps you cope better you can get hypnosis tapes or cd it isnt as daft as it sounds because it rearly helped me,you do need to focus on something,get your mind thinking different,force yourself to do something different an interest,excercie is good i know your thinking i cant be bothered but once you have done it you will do it again,tell yourself you are going to get to that level 1 hard yes!but you will do it believe me,you wont need that tablet before you go to bed,once you have your convidence back you will wonder whatever, you were thinking please take note of what i say,there is a light at the end of the tunnel,it wont happen over night but it will happen
i wish you all the best

Answer 3

Yes, you are depressed! Your antidepressant is not doing its job anymore. It's time to revamp what you're taking and try something new imho. Go see your doc.

Answer 4

It does sound to me like your depressed, so I suggest you seek help from a mental health professional. Good Luck.

Answer 5

no! your life need purpose and direction beyond material things. you need meaningful relationships, not meds. you need to start really searching for the deeper things in life. and then you will have a goal and your will start to know what it is like to live

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yea, i think you're just being weak. tell you what.... why don't you get rid of that TV of yours and see how your life will change for the better.