I checked out some websites a few minutes ago, about depression and such, and I can relate to a lot of the symptoms. The only problem is that I'm...well, not exactly afraid, but...I don't really want to approach my parents about it. I don't know why, but I just don't.
Lately, I could seem just fine, but the second I leave the room, and I'm alone or something, I feel really depressed. Even if and when I come back to do whatever I was doing, I don't feel the same as I did before I left. I get irritated easily, and I've felted really stressed out lately. I've felt distant from everyone, too. I can't focus much anymore, I never want to get out of bed, I've been more forgetful....The list goes on, but there isn't enough room for every specific thing. So....Does anyone think I'm depressed?
2007-10-31 19:34:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
sounds like the definition of clinical depression.
do not be afraid to go to your parents with your concerns... they would want to know that you are feeling this way! with their help, make an appointment with your GP (regular doctor) and tell them about your symptoms and concerns. likely they will give you a short 'test' (called a BDI) and will prescribe medication accordingly. [do not be afraid of this! you'd be surprised by how many people actually take medication for mood disorders and how much it truly does help!] often your doctor will recommend a psychiatrist, who is a medical doctor (that specializes in psych) that can both prescribe medications AND give counsel!
2007-10-31 19:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by nashgirl21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, hang in here ans start fighting those symtoms. It can be a cold dark place and it is a hard thing to overcome and makes it near imposible to carry on with daily tasks, even brushing your teeth. It leaves you emotionally and physically exhausted, Give yourself a break, it is not a personal weakness, you are still YOU. This may be a difiicult thing to understand but most of the population has depression. You could be goign through a phase in which the depression was triggered. I have had depression most of my life and have analyzed the symptoms to death, but ater awhile I got tired of feeding into those symptoms, tired of them running my life and making my choices. All I can ay is take a stand. In addition, no matter how much you don't want to, and struggle a huge amount with this, BE around people, feel connection with others. If you know of someone, sure you can find one, that relates and is keeping qiuet for fear of judgment discuss with them what is going on, you'd be surprised, but don't remain in the dark, you deserve to feel better and keep reminding yourself of what life is going to be lie when the depression passes. Don't get too wrapped up over the problems. symptoms from the websites that depression brings on, they are endless and only leave you worried. most of them are pretty general. FOCUS on the SOLUTION rather.
2007-11-01 02:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by zoolander 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
symptoms of depression can increasingly get worse without proper medical intervention.and from the symptoms you have described it's a good estimation that you could be suffering from depression , with early enough diagnosis and treatment depression can be kept in check, and yes you definitely want to talk to you parents, their support is extremely important, this is one secret you don't want to keep, the first brave steps you've already have taken. good luck.
2007-11-01 03:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by anthony b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just see if you are having proper night sleep. a delay of about half an hour in getting the sound sleep is ok, but if your sleep is delayed by few hour then you might be suffering from not depresion but stressed. do not worry do some physical exersize.That shoul do well fer you, other wise see your family doc. avoid sleeping pills in any case.
2007-11-01 02:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
suggestion: to focus on dreams and goals as a child and put them all together, check out :
www.movingonministry.com , Newsletter 15 and see where I have come from. there is much to do in our lives and it really is an adventure.
2007-11-01 02:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by movingonministry 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yep and i think that you need to be honest with your parents so that they can address this problem for you and support you through it also i understand that you dont want to tell them but you only have to tell them once and then its over best to do it b4 you get any worse good luck:)
2007-11-01 02:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
friend you should not hesitate in approaching your parents.. they are the only one who can think the best about you.. this state will get more worsened .. start taking the measures now.. everything lies in mind .. always remember..
2007-11-01 02:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by simi j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same here. get help before it gets worse.
2007-11-01 02:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by Kisses an Wishes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋