Am i depressed?

angel faye

im 24yrs old and have a wonderfull boyfriend and child and have everything i could want,but i cant stop feeling sad and lonely and for no reason i start crying and get in bad moods. sometimes i feel like my life is not worth living and i dont know if its depression r not....im afraid to look for help and afraid what people will think of me.

Euro_Kraut

Hi. I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling down. Its must be a very tough time for you. Nobody here is capable of telling you if you have depression. Only your GP or a therapist could diagnose that.

Having said that boards.ie can be a great place to put a smile on your face. Have a look at some of the zanier forums like Humour, The Cuckoo Nest or even After Hours. There are a lot of very humorous posters around here. The Personal Issue forum is also well worth a read and I'm guess this might be moved there soon enough.

Take care

shu

I'd recommend you go see your doctor who may refer you to see some sort of specialist. I've had a few members of my family suffering from depression and it's more common than you would realise. People won't think any less of you for seeking help, it would be best for you to just let your family know how you are feeling so that they can offer you some support. It may be a temporary thing and just talking to someone may make you feel better. But don't suffer it alone, theres nothing to be afraid of and I'm sure your family and friends will be happy to be there for you.

angel faye

thanks for replies

aoife161

Hey OP
sorry to hear you're feeling down. I would definitely suggest visiting your local GP, preferably one you like. Tell them what you're feeling and see what they suggest. You might just need some conselling or someone to talk to (your talk to the GP will/should point you in the right direction).

As you said you've got a wonderful bf and a great child, so try not to dwell too much on feeling down. I know its hard. Focus on whats good..and if you still cant seem to get yourself out of the bad feelings/moods, definitely seek help.

Good luck.

ronbyrne2005

Dont be afraid to go to your GP or even a diffenet doctor if you didnt want your regular GP knowing. You'd be suprised how many people in your community that have similar problems. There is help there so seek it out. Your case doesnt seem that bad and a bit of counselling may be all you need.

Infoseeking

I take antidepressants and I see a therapist. At the moment I'm enjoying my life - the feelings of self hatred and emptiness that plagued me for so long have lifted, and its because I've looked for help that I've come this far. I would strongly recommend at least going to see your GP. There is a way out of your situation but you'll need help to find it. A friend of mine was also depressed for a long time and, like you, she was afraid of looking for help. She made the leap though and now she wants to get out of bed, she wants to get involved in the world, she's enjoying herself again. Please think seriously about looking for help - it's awful to think of you suffering the way you are. Maybe you'll post back if you've decide to see your doctor. Good luck, and remember: you're an extremely valuable person. You just can't see it at the moment.

Bye

Chuckchuck

Hi there I notice you feel lonely and have a young child. Are you getting out of the house. I find I get cabin fever if I don`t and my mood drops a lot. No harm in having a chat with your doctor but be honest with him or her tell them exactly how you are feeling and whats bothering you....sometimes thats all it takes is someone to listen. take care