I've been in a bad mood since 1981. Am I depressed or just an S.O.B.?
468625
an sob that's off your meds come to my pharmacy and I can hook you up ;) lol
922500
When you feel yourself get cynical and resentful I suggest a trip over to 'Polls and Surveys' for some light entertainment. Get away from this for a while to lighten up. Take care!
443881
what do you do as a job? i found that i had to change my attitude in a lot of different areas of my life. i don't know exactly what i'd suggest for you since i'm not sure what type of work you do. are you religious at all? that is something i got away from and i found myself sinking deeper and deeper into anger and despair. have you talked to your doctor about it? i have had to stay on an antidepressant. my family has a history of depression. sometimes we just have chemicals in our brains that are out of whack. it is hard to deal with life if your brain isn't working properly. i have made myself always look on the bright side. i dont' know you, but as a starter, you can be happy that you have a roof over your head and at least some type of employment. i honestly know how you feel. please don't consider killing yourself. i don't know how many times i made passive/aggressive attempts to harm myself. i was wreckless and i did not care at all. it's an awful feeling. i really suggest you talk to a doctor. psychological sickness is the same as physical sickness. some people do not understand that. there are methods to heal yourself. please talk to someone. i'll say a prayer for you.
1069540
you are very depress and hurt behind something that has happen in your life or you are just a hateful individual that only See's the negatives things in life or in a person . your self-esteem is extremely low and you don't think so much about yourself or even love yourself . talk to your doctor , or even your parents someone in the family that will listen to you or even someone from church . please get help . or you could be bi-polar . talk to your doctor and tell him everything you told us here . wish you the best & good luck . god bless you .
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Very possible.  You need to re-connect with the people you care about.  Could be beyond just a feeling too...meaning that perhaps it actually depression and maybe you need to see a doctor for "help" or medication.  \n\nEither way, I would address it as quickly as possible.  It can really impact everything around you.
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As a child I would experience mood swings - happy one minute and sad the next minute. I started cutting my skin because of the sadness I felt inside. Since we were poor, my parents laughed me off - they didn't take me to see a doctor and instead blamed my moodiness on self-inflicted temper tantrums. While in school, I would always panic before taking tests and my palms would sweat. At age 21-25 I noticed a strange feeling of being too happy and all I wanted to do was spend, spend, spend and became unhappy when all the money was gone. I then sunk into deep depression blaming myself for anything. I was crying all the time even when I was happy.   When I finally turned 40yrs old, I became violent towards myself and of course, towards others. I was abusive. Then one day, I just jumped out of my car and ran down the railroad tracks... I wanted to kill myself - but for what and Why?  Today, I can't believe that I had done such a thing.  Anyway, at 40yrs I experirenced a major bout with depression and had to be hospitalized. After the usual tests were conducted, it was discovered that I had Rapid Cycling Bipolar. Was placed on Prozac, Paxil, and finally Valporic Acid = Depekote at 1000mg per day.  I'm 57yrs now, and sometimes feel so good that I don't take my medication... which is not good.  In other words, when I don't take my meds my seritonin attacks my system, so I must contiually remind myself that the meds are my friend and will help keep my brain balanced and help me to live one more day. A day without ups and downs.  A day of strength.  Yes, I have been diagnosed with Bipolar for 17 years, but really all my life.   If you are Bipolar please don't play doctor... take your medications and live a long life. You might even help someone like me - who is using this forum to answer your qustions.  This is good for my brain.... yeah?
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you probably have depression
931736
Nope. I was at my most depressed state when I was 16. It's a chemical imbalance in your brain. Go to your doctor and ask for a drug called "sertraline" because you may have a condition called "dysthemia." It's a very mild anti-depressant and some of the ingredients are found in zyloft, a drug that helps people quit smoking so it's very safe.
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I am going thru the same thing, and I also have bad depression, anxiety, fears etc. I know most of this is change of life, also as we age we tend to wonder where did all the yrs.go seems like yesterday we were so young! I went for some one on one counseling, and to a Dr. for help with the depression and anxiety, all of this has helped, but I still have my days, fear of death is one of my worst, seems I worry about it alot, and have lost best friends at my age and younger, that really hit me hard! If your anything like me u feel alone, but u r not, so many women r in this same situation! Also seems even light exercise a walk or anything u enjoy to keep active is a great mental uplift! And having someone to talk to, who really cares and listens, please see your Dr. get hormone blood wrk. also,remember this u r not alone I care! I hope some of this has helped, it even helped me to have a woman to talk too! I wish u the best, and remember we are going to be ok, the best is yet to come!!!!! I tell myself this as often as possible, it helps get me back on track, some days I also stumble words, feel like for some reason I know what I want to say but cant seem to express it well, I add that to the stress we have daily and we put alot of stress on ourselves, seems like I look around and all the women are younger than me, and the fears at times r crazy! I guess we women need to stick together, we really need each other, I hope u will let me know how u r!
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I'm not a psychologist, but I am a social worker. You do sound like you may have some depression and/or anxiety issues. The good thing is that you have already started the road to recovery by reaching out for help. Both depression and anxiety are very curable. I have had both of these, and counseling really helped me. \n\nPlease know that when you are feeling like this is part of being down, and that things can get better. Your fears of not being good enough are very common to people who are depressed and people in general! I don't think there are many people who have not privately felt that they are not "good enough".  Self confidence can be learned. In the meantime, be gentle to yourself - you deserve it. \n\nYou sound like you could benefit from going to counseling. There are many ways to do this. You can get a referral from a community information center or 211 if there is a 211 line in your area. If you do not have benefits at work, there are some non-profit agencies if money is an issue. Some faith communities have trained counselors as well.  If you have a good relationship with your family doctor, you could also talk to them about this and see if they have some referrals. I benefitted a lot from a book called Feeling Good by David Burns which should be in most major bookstores and libraries. Of course, there are many books that you might find helpful. Best of luck to you!
853473
It could well be part of the depression.  Have you tried councelling, it can be very helpful...;
82170
Not a doctor by any means, but the first thing I would determine is why I was depressed.  The solution depends on that.  Not to be mean, but just because it's V-Day is not a really good answer.  I would think that it might be something deeper.  Just a thought.  In addition, I think that the worst thing you could probably do would be to be alone.  Call up some friends.  Go out and have a good time.  Don't sit at home and pity yourself.  I don't know if this is what you're doing, but if it is, STOP :)
973301
i'd say ur depressed. depression is scary... i have been there and it was tough to escape it took me 8 yrs
300493
If you have a history of depression, you may want to consult your doctor, but if you're just having a down day, get in your comfiest pj's, grab a nice blankey and a box of kleenex, and cry it out honey!\nFeel better! =D
655416
Honey, you are being normal for a 12 year old. Your body is finally changing into adult hood. Talk to your mother about it. It may help you in your feelings. You can be depressed at the age of 12, but you can stop it from happening by talking to her about it. Your period may be about to start, which is scary for someone your age, and as someone who has had her period for 12 years now, I know you have all these emotional things that happen and you dont know why. Sucks, but that is the price we have to pay for being female. Good luck sweety. And feel better.
111327
You may be depressed already and have been for some time and you may not have realized it yet. You sound to me like your zeal for life is very low. That is a symptom of depression. Do you sleep too much or not eat even if you're hungry? There are several warning signs of Depression and a lot of us don't realize them. You're detached and that tells me perhaps you are afraid of getting close to people and of special occassions because you don't want to be hurt or disappointed. I would seek counseling if I were you. There's no shame in it and it doesn't mean your "mental" or that you'll be doing thorazine and weaving baskets, it means there is a chemical imbalance in your system/brain. Millions of people suffer from depression and there are good treatments with relatively few side affects. You may only need counseling. You are losing out on life, Honey and the people that love you will understand. Talk to them! Let them know that you're considering treatment and I'm sure they'll support you and don't let your anxiety get the best of you. Identify the problem, take steps to solve it. Good luck, and have a Happy, Happy Valentine's Day for once! =)
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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.