It is not my thyroid or anything like that I have just been so down and out lately it is crazy. I mean if you have read any of my previous questions you know that I am dealing with an ex today would have been a year but I have just been really depressed. Believe or not though I do not stay in the house I have talked to many people and it does not help I do thing s that I love and spend time alone as well as with people I care about is there just no hope for me.
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i think thats a normal thing when you find yourself sad...especially after a break up.  Breaking up when you dont want to, is like suffering a loss, and with that loss comes the sadness of the "what might have beens"...its like you are mourning the loss of a life that could have been, but now is gone all together...and thats normal.  Being tired can be simply a way of your body trying to cope with the emotional heart ache your mind is going through...remember, just because you are asleep, that doesnt mean your brain stops functioning...and its going all night long trying to process this loss and these emotions...with time you will be fine(yeah i know everyone says that, but it REALLY is the truth).  So good luck, maybe try getting a little more sleep...at least you are out there doing somthing instead of staying home and being completly miserable...give yourself a lot of credit for that...cause i didnt go anywhere for like a month after i broke up with my ex...and i slept all the time...so i feel you.....
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Good for you. :) I like when people post good things like this. You know, everyday is a good for me. I have my problems, but we all do. Sometimes my problems are unbearable,but I learn to live with them knowing that someone is feeling worse than I am and I know that every problem has its solution and it's a matter of attitude.  A good attitude really chases the pain away. :)\n\nI wish that you have more good days ahead of you.
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yes i find that as soon as Fall gets closer i start to feel very different and find myself saying the holidays are coming next, u can get thru it just for a couple of months then the sun will start shining again and it will get better. but it's so hard for some of us just to get thru those winter months. for me it's a time when family and friends get together and enjoy each other and express their love for one another. unfortunately, my parents and grandparents have all passed away and i live away from my other relatives so this time is especially hard. it seems that the two friends that i do have sometimes may not want to spend as much time with me cause they know i get the "blahs" during this time. sometimes u can't let urself think that way cause u know it's ur depressed mood that causes u to see things differently. i'm currently on disability which has helped me a great deal cause there are many days that i can't function properly and can not hold down a steady job. this has lead to isolation though cause i don't have a car currently so i spend allmost everyday in the house alone and this can cause the depression to get worse. what i find that helps is at least making contact with someone everyday whether it's on the phone or trying to get out of the house to run some errands. it's true that the more sunlight that shines into ur eyes helps decrease depression. i've had a doctor tell me before to lay in a tanning bed for the ultraviolet light with extra sun screen, but that costs money and unfortunately can cause skincancer if ur not careful. i also find that if i can at least go to church or watch spirital programs on tv that helps me get through it knowing that God will not place anything on u that u cannot bear. i'm not sure how spiritual u r. and believe it or not, i find that getting on here and responding to some people's questions has helped me alot cause if i can help someone with something due to something i've gone thru myself then that makes me feel better. hope i've helped u some. Good Luck and God Bless:)
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Yes sweetie, it does sound like you are suffering from depression. Please take these messages w/your email to the nearest doctor or clinic and get on some type of medication. Also, you MUST get out of the bed and start some kind of exercise. It will release endorphines in your brain and make you feel better. Keep me posted. Much love from someone who has been there.
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Uh yes.  December through March I felt that way.  Then I decided that I was in charge of my life.  I got out of bed (or off the couch) and started doing things.  I got a dog, which made me incredibly happy, I am looking for a new job because I realized how much  I hate my old one, and I am even moving.  I think I needed a change of scenery.  Try doing something new, out of the ordinary.  You'd be surprised what it can do for your mood.
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i am being raised by a single mother too. my mom is severely depressed and doesnt talk to me like at all. im not home alot so it makes it easier on me but i dont really know what to do for her. we have been through a lot together and i am all that she has left. it is really hard.
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i believe in what ever u said. it had happened many a times.  sometimes i feel very down and later i come to know that the person whom i love is not feeling well. i can be anything. I could hear my mom scolding me if i 'm late to reach home. i get this uneasy feeling as if something is not just right.  Regarding the phone call i think it works. I definitely believe that there is some sort of communication happening even far far away
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I THINK EVERYBODY HAS DAYS LIKE THIS. BUT IF YOU WANT TO GET PASSED THIS. MOVE AROUND CALL SOMEONE ON THE PHONE WHO WILL HAVE SOMETHING GOOD TO TALK ABOUT. JUST FIND SOMETHING TO PICK YOURSELF UP.
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Hello there! I am sorry to hear you are feeling so down. People are so quick to say someone has depression. You say that you act like you are the happiest person on earth, but you aren't happy on the inside. You just have to believe that you do deserve happiness! I believe that you just have low self-esteem and self worth. 17 is a hard age! Believe me...looking back I felt the same way and wondered what the heck was wrong with myself. Just the pressures nowadays that are being put on young people is enough to make someone want to give up! I know to be happy is easier said than done sometimes, and it is a lot of work sometimes. Once you start believing in yourself it will get more simple. Life is too short not to have fun--experience life. I am not saying go out there and do foolish things, but enjoy the silly stuff. I am an adult and I still like to go to toy stores and play with the puppets! Because it makes me happy. I am not here to make anyone happy but myself. It sounds selfish, but before we can help others, we have to help ourselves. Just the fact that you asked the question on here shows that you are ready and willing to make a change for yourself. I have done a lot of "stupid" things in my life, but I have learned that loved ones are there for you no matter what you do. If people really love you, they are there for you no matter what! You can make little changes in your life. Use positive affirmation..when you start to feel those thoughts of hopelessness creep in--say to yourself that you are not listening anymore. If you are still feeling beyond hopelessness, there are many people you can go to to talk about it. It is not a sign of weakness to ask for some help and guidance. It is you standing up and saying you are sick of being that way and taking control of your life. I wish you luck and hope that I helped a little! Take care!
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Unfortunately, it's going to take some time for that feeling to go away. I lived with a guy for 12 years, we were crazy about each other, then things got bad and he split. I met another guy just a couple of months later-- I didn't really like him that much but saw it as a way to distract myself from feeling really bad, plus it made my ex boyfriend jealous so that was kinda cool. I just broke up with that guy a few months ago after having a very strange relationship for nearly seven years (he was in prison for most of that time). Now I can feel the loneliness starting to creep back in. There are other guys that I like and I have a few friends, but no one who is "special"-- and I admit I miss that. But I know I can't force it; I just have to let it happen. At least I don't sit and obsess over one person anymore. It took about a year for that feeling to go away.\n\nIt's hard for me to give advice to someone in your situation, because really some time needs to pass before you start feeling better. I would say DON'T call your ex. Do try to stay busy even if your heart's not in it. Try to think of something you always wanted to do but never did before, and get involved in that thing. For me, I found that I really enjoy taking road trips and wandering around, visiting various places, all by myself or with my dogs. Going on road trips was a drag before when trying to get my boyfriend to go with me-- I found I'm much happier by myself and I have a lot more fun. I mean, I was fairly miserable for quite awhile, but one day I found myself sitting in a nice area after having ridden my motorcycle for a few hundred miles; I was just sitting and digging the scenery, smoking a cigar and sipping wine from my pocket flask, and quite suddenly it dawned on me that I was REALLY, REALLY happy. That was my "cure". I had gone through all that pain and I was happy again, and it didn't depend on another person, if you can see what I'm saying. \n\nAnd finally: The internet is actually a great thing for people who are lonely. I have met people in chat rooms and on forums that became good friends in real life. Yes, there are a lot of jerks, weirdos, and freaks in chat rooms and discussion forums-- but at least on the net you have an "ignore" button. It's a lot safer way to socialize. \n\nYou're not alone in this. A lot of people (like me, for instance) have experienced what is happening to you right now and they got through it. You can get through it, too. Good luck!
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Nope you are not Crazy !\nJust a bit emotionally disturbed which is quite normal now  a days ! \nIs it Not So !\nAs a homeopath I can tell you the remedy which make you feel lots better if you can post more details here !\nTake care and God Bless you !
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I would go to your primary care physician and be completely honest as you have been here.  It could be depression without your knowing it, it could also be hormonal or loads of other things.  Wouldn't you rather just feel better?  I went, and am so grateful I did.
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You need to see a doctor. You are severely depressed. But not the doctor who decided to meddle with your personal life and made the comment about you breaking up with your boyfriend.\n\nI think you do care, and I think that you care deeply. It's why you cry so much. Because everything hurts so much. Right now, the best thing you could do would be to get yourself to a doctor/psychiatrist and get yourself on medication and in counselling. The meds will help balance the chemistry in your brain while you work out your problems and hopefully find other ways to deal with them or your general outlook on life.
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perhaps admitting you have a problem and calling your doctor. Sometimes you cant help but feel depressed and have anxiaty (?) It may be a chemical imbalace. Might not have anything to do with you directly.
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To me it sounds like depression.   I suffered from depression for years.  I wasn't necessarily suicidal, but tired as could be.  A lot of times doctors do miss this major symptom of depression.  Also, did you have blood tests, cause thyroid problems can cause severe tiredness as well.  Perhaps find another doctor to give you a second opinion.  If you're that tired there has to be something wrong.  That is just not normal.  good luck :)
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It sounds like you're becoming a bit depressed to me.  This happens at times of change and when things are going poorly in your life.  It's nothing to be terribly worried about.  Here's what I do when I get depressed (I have chronic depression, as well as a couple of other mental conditions, so my situation is a bit different than yours, but these will hopefully help).\n\n1) Don't beat yourself up over things.  Sometimes you are tired or have a headache.  Sometimes you need a day to rest and take a load off.  Taking a personal day where you don't do much cleaning or such is nothing to be ashamed of.  Just remember you can't do this EVERYDAY.\n\n2)  Make a written schedule.  Write down EVERYTHING you want to get done and the time to get it done by.  Be sure to include of couple of minutes of personal time somewhere in there.  Then follow it!  If you don't get everything done, then cut down your me-time the next day as a sort of repercussion.  This really helps me out a lot.\n\n3)  Smile for five minutes, even if there isn't anything to smile about.  Try to avoid negative thoughts, just smile.  This sounds strange, but it actually does help your attitude and mood.\n\n4)  Try to exercise daily.  This is a cardio exercise, not a weightlifting sort of thing.  10 to 30 minutes really helps you lift your mood.  Listen to music during this, something high energy.\n\n5)  Talk about how you feel with a personal friend or family member.  Discuss how you feel and don't be afraid to show emotion.\n\n6)  If this doesn't help, you may want to consider some sort of chemical treatment, which can be described by a doctor or psychiatrist.  This is not something you have to take for the rest of your life and is something you take along WITH all of the other things I suggested.  I hope that you can feel better soon and if you need any more help, my im is felix_dovetail.
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Why do you feel sad?  We reap what we sow.  You were alone today because you haven't gone out of your way to make it any different (make friends).  Do you aknowledge anybody elses birthday?  I'm just asking these questions because I had the same thing happen to me years ago and I realized it had everything to do with my decisions.  \n\nHappy Birthday--we are here!