Okay i was looking at this web site and it showed the symptoms there were 5, and i had 3 of them happening, does this mean i am likely to be depressed??
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exersize!! endorphins make u happy!! if u cut ur self then go to a skool counsoler or someone that will keep it confidential!!
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All these are intertwined, Its good that you have discussed to someone but more importantly , like most people have mentioned here; you need to seek professional help and also disclose this feeling to your near and dear one provided you trust them as many a times it can make matters worse. It is not unusual to feel down in dumps, depressed and anxious at times, most people do some of the times, but suicidal feeling are rare and indication that things have gone far enough. I would suggest you to seek professional help asap and make your feelings and thoughts aware to your near and dear ones, your colleagues or neighbours but go and see your GP today
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The symptoms you describe sound very much like my own before treatment. I am bipolar. I went for years between feeling normal one minute then mad at the world the next. Only occasionally did I become depressed. However, in recent years I was depressed more and more often. The depressive episodes also began to last for longer periods of time. I also had the racing thoughts and such as you describe. In June 2005 I became very depressed and considered suicide. Gradually, the depression eased somewhat but stayed at a low level trough March 2006. The anger raged throughout this depression. I finally had to make a decision. Get some help or find another job. I sought help from my doctor. I am now taking Paxil and Seroquel and doing very well. I'm almost never angry or depressed. Life is pretty good for me now. People seem nicer and more courteous, I know that is perception. They haven't changed. I have. Whether you are bipolar or there is some other mood disorder, it is best to see your doctor or a psychiatrist for diagnoses and treatment. It may not even be anything that serious. But I can tell you that no matter the cause, when you are treated you will feel much, much better about life and yourself.\n\nI have included a link below to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Website. Specifically, the bipolar pages.\n\nI hope this helps you. You may contact me if you like.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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Sounds like a sociopathic or narcisstic personality disorder. HOWEVER, the mere fact that you recognize those symptoms and fear having them is a definite positive for you because that means you are aware and will do all you can to educate yourself and get help if indeed you start having those symptoms. I believe you will do fine.
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Chances are if your doctor can't tell you what is wrong, it may not be on the internet, or, most likely, it will give you a false diagnosis.  My suggestion is to keep getting other opinions because different doctors will think differently about symptoms and it will probably require thinking outside the box on the part of the doctor to put two and two together.
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sounds a lil like anxiety and depression combined together. see a doc to get something 4 it.
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I've always thought of psychological pain as being similar to physical pain--you put your hand in a fire, you feel pain, and that's nature's way of saying get your hand the hell out of there. Depression can be similar--a sign that there's something wrong with your life, but, unfortunately, unlike physical pain, it's usually not so clear about where the problem lies. I'd suggest getting some professional counselling or talking with a friend who you really can trust. The advantage of the professional is that he or she has no agenda--you don't have to worry about disappointing them or looking "weak" or saying something that might hurt them. Because a professional has no prior relationship with you, he or she probably will see your situation more clearly. There are common-sense things you can look at also. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating right? Are you actually taking time in life to do fun things? Are you spending time with friends? A common reaction to depression is to withdraw from life, which makes it worse, because you're withdrawing from anything positive that could make you feel better. If you don't feel like being with friends and doing things that you once enjoyed, that's a signal that maybe you should be forcing yourself to try and do those things anyway. There's an old cliche that describes this: "fake it 'til you make it." Another thing you could try is seeing a medical doctor and trying antidepressants. But don't ignore talking with a professional or trusted friend as part of your treatment program. Research suggests that counsellnig and medication works better than either one alone. A good book to read about depression is "Feeling Good," by Dr. David Burns. There is also a "Feeling Good Workbook," also by Dr. Burns. They're both excellent. In the meantime, avoid making any drastic changes in your life, like quitting your job. I hope you get on the path to getting better soon, but remember, it'll take a little bit of work on your part.
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Registered Nurse here; Hun you hit the nail on the head, you have the symptoms of depression.  Depression is a real illness, like cancer, diabetes, cardiac problems etc.  It doesn't have anything to do with wealth or fame.  Doesn't matter how many friends you have.  Regardless of how great your life may appear, depression occurs from within.  Since you wrote you often think of suicide, this is a Red Flag, you need some mental health help.  Something is wrong, your depressed.  Now you can turn this around, but probably not by yourself.  Well probably require a good psychiatrist, therapy, and possibly a medication regimen.  It is not your fault you feel this way, or have these thoughts, it's actually a chemical imbalance in the brain, that for whatever reason became a little unbalanced.  The great news is we have the tools and medication today to regain the balance.  But you have to do your part and this begins with making an appointment either with your personal care physician, or a mental health clinic, or psychiatrist/psychologist.  Thanks for allowing me to address this sensitive question.  Know your not alone, and you will get better.
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Of course not. For an entire two years of my life I experianced the same symptoms you described. It's completly natural. During this time period I was undoubtedly miserable, but trust me, when you get out of this phase (and you will get out of it, don't worry) you'll end up a much happier and better person. And I'm not just speaking of my own experiances, I've had friends go through the same difficulties, it's among the hardest phases in life, but I think most, or a least a fraction of people undergo this. It's normal for poeple to go through a period of time in their lives where they just don't care about the same things others seem to live, or even die, for. However, soon, you'll find that you've left this lost, confused piece of you behind and your life gets better than it was before this. So no, you're not insane, because if you are, then that means so many more people are as well, and I'm not willing to make a reservation at the rubber room just yet.
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I know this can't help you much, but you can try this online depression test, just to see how would your results look like.\n\nhttp://www.lessons4living.com/depression_test2.htm\n\nPeople arent always aware that they might be depressed. Denying things isn't good, people should confront their problems and try to solve them.\nIts not always easy, but with right help and support, things can get better.\nI was wondering myself what are the symptoms of depression and they vary from person to person and depend very much on persons entire life ans circumstances.
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Try and get out and do new things, things that you aren't bored with.  You say you go through this once a month, is it possibly a part of your menstral cycle that is affecting you?  Worth checking it out.  To be depressed you don't need to be sigh, sigh, sob, so that is worth looking into.  Good luck
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not sure, wake up at your normal time tomorrow and see how you feel...thats the only way you will know. if you are not better, go see your doc.
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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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It sounds like classical symtoms of depression. Do you have a doctor that you can confide in? If so, you should make an appointment right away, and get help. Depression is dibilitating...I've suffered from it, and it's pure hell! Here are a few sites that you may find useful. By all means, don't feel like a failure for asking for help! Believe me, you'll feel better once you can overcome it. I take a medication called Lexapro for mine, and I feel much better now. There were days I didn't even want to get out of bed, but I knew I had to because I had a family to raise. E-mail me if you'd like some support.
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Totally normal!!!  Every month is different, some you may have no symptoms, some you might have crying, anger, sadness, fatigue, cramps, bloating, cravings, sore breasts, swelling in other parts of your body!!!  If any symptom last longer than 14 days, see a doc as a general rule...sadness/depression is only depression if it lasts constantly for more than 14 days...you're ok, relax!!!
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I am sorry that that happened to you. YOu just need to understand that when you post your questions / comments on here we can't tell what form you are saying them in. So some people may read them as harrassment while others look at them as someone in alot of pain reaching out for help. If you do need help this is a place in which you can get some, but also remember that people are mean. And some of them may make comments that hurt your feelings just for the sake of being an a$$. That is really good that you are seeing a therapist and feeling and doing better with everything. If you ever need a friend to talk to you can email me at any time. I suffer from anxiety and I am on Lexapro for 6 weeks now. I love it and feel great. So I guess I kind of know where you are comming from.
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That is a VERY strong sign of depression.  Talk to your doctor right away about getting on meds before it gets worse.  It could be hormonal or stress or any number of things.  Only a professional can properly give you the assessment you need.