Whats wrong with me? Stress or Depression?

Question

I am getting easily bored. I cry at times because I can't just have a "normal" family bonding Christmas season, and also because of the unfairness life is throwing toward me. I don't feel very hungry, and I feel weak and tired. I feel a bit cold at times, like there's no one to warm me, to take out the pain smashing me down. I sigh constantly about the downs of life. This started a few days ago with my mother getting angry but now I am completely taken over by all this. My parents are stuck in a little world of their own. My mother is ignoring me basically, and we live together and all, but I barely see her because I try to escape by going outside. My father is working a lot... so no one seems to notice. I feel empty and lonely. Is this stress or depression

Answer 1

it sounds like you are depressed. See a counsellor, whether it be your school counsellor, one at the public hospital or one your doctor can recommend.

email me if you like - I'm always happy to help.

Answer 2

First of all, the world doesn't owe you a way not to be bored. Christmas is a time to feel stressed since we are shown an expectation of family life that often doesn't happen (people in family fights are not any more likely to reconcile than at other times) and an expectation of happiness that doesn't happen or an expectation of the Season that doesn't jell with reality (ever wonder how Santa delivers gifts in Florida?). As your your father working alot but no one not noticing, why don't you notice? Even a depressed person can say "thank you Dad, I appreciate and love you" and give him a kiss.

Well, cheer up, Christmas will pass and we can all go back to our gloomy existance together and "muddle through somehow".

Answer 3

Sounds like a little of both plus a little selfishness on your part. Quit feeling sorry for yourself and do something about the way you feel. You feel weak and tired because you don't eat, then EAT. You are cold, put on a sweater. You get bored, who doesn'? Find something that will make you happy and do it. If you are empty and lonely, make some friends. Life isn't fair, you are not the only person having a bad holiday. Think of someone besides yourself. Say a prayer for the troops in Iraq, I'm sure they are depressed tonight too. Grow up. Think about someone besides yourself.

Answer 4

I cry at times because I can't just have "normal" family bonding . This happens to us all to one degree or another. It is part of our culture to have these days of glad/sadness. I think every culture has done this. Bear it out but look for some of the good opportunities. You can meet those who are separated from your life normally. The gifts are nice and the family is a feeling only . It is not a true reality but more of a TATER thing in life. Cognitive therapy asks the same things to help you fly right. Keep asking and reaching to those who have been there We care and we know the pains. Depression is just extended stress. God you are just beginning the struggles of life.

Answer 5

You sound as though you are depressed and also stressed out...any person going through what you are would feel the same way.I think that you really do need to seek some professional help...both a doctor and a therapist...even moving in with some other relatives for while might very well help.
I wish you the best :)

Answer 6

Sounds like a combination of both stress and depression. You should find someone to talk to about what's going on in your life or find a way to express yourself(i.e. writing). Exercise might also help. When I get stressed out, I go for a run. It gets you out of the house and gives you time to escape. Your body also naturally produces endorphins which will make you feel happier. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 7

No chemical imbalance ( never proven )

Think about it
don't believe anything .

You are depressed because you are very analytical .

The medical world and corporation came up with the " chemical imbalance" term - ( drugs , pills - billion dollar industry)

i went thru depression
last year ( Thru this girl friend i realized what went wrong with me , Google - Covert incest and check out this books " silently seduced " and " emotional incest " .

No pills , NO Drugs Nothing. I taught myself to Get out of it
( Most important lesson learned - My parents never loved me , it was all a system created for me to Give "THEM " love , 2nd lesson - I have a choice , to let it go and aim for the maximum i can in this life )


also check out
www.covertincest.org ( because i am POSITIVE all depression has a root in family ) check it out
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Don't think even for a second when i say " I KNOW WHAT U FEEL LIKE " that I don't !
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p.s: google attacking anxiety and depression - by lucenda basset

and U may also have social anxiety and and anxiety disorders .
google them also
bye

Answer 8

Honey, I hate to tell you this, but sometimes life isn't fair. As far as your feelings, maybe you should sit down and have a talk with your mother about your feelings, instead of avoiding her. Sometimes getting things out in the open is the best thing.

Answer 9

Sounds like depression to me but only a proffesional can diagnose it. I say go to your Mom and ask her why she's ignoring you. Always say what you feel and do what you think. Just don't do anything rash, hug her and talk to her. As far as your Dad he probably thinks he's giving you his love by providing for you by working so much. Many parents do this and don't think we just need a hug or 10 minutes to speak to them. Talk to them. Corner them before they leave the house but use a lower voice no shouting and no bad words. Hug them, good luck with this, I hope you feel better soon<3
Happy Holidays.

Answer 10

Could be a little of both but if that's you in your avatar i can say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are gorgeous. You say that no one seems to notice then it's really up to you to let them know how you feel. No one can read your mind and i'm sure both parents love you more than anything and would want to know what they can do to help. Everyone feels sad sometimes but you have to ask for help.

Answer 11

it sounds like both; someone said something about a change in routine, but I'm sure its more of a disinterest as opposed to boredom. you sound lonely and extremely distressed, though you don't need me to tell you that. you need to seek professional help. you're not going to be able to get yourself out of this w/o help. believe me, i know. too well. you need a professional to assess whether or not you need meds or just some counseling. our parents don't realize that the things they do to us will mess us up for the rest of our lives. sometimes, no matter how hard you try to rectify the situation,it just wont work because they wont let it work. whether they are aware of it or not,their actions will determine our emotional health. you cant get them to change. you can only change you. get the help you deserve. if you feel they will be open to talking, then do it. if not, all you can do is take care of you. by the way, if you need meds than take them. some one said to avoid them, but, thats for your md to decide. i tell you one thing, if i didnt take meds, i wouldnt be alive to tell you anything. i believe in the power of antidepressent and mood stableizers. like i said, they saved my life. that douch above doent know what shes talking about.
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