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Q: depression or anxiety ?
asked by: kcchiefette on November 14th, 2008
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I haven't had a very easy year. I met a lad who was 19, I was 14 and I was forced into sex. He raped me at the start and gradually, sex became like a chore. I had very inappropriete sexual behaviour for my age. In the middle of July, I discovered I was pregnant. I was about to tell my boyfriend, except when I was about to - news came about that he already has a child - dead, from abortion. I couldn't tell him after I found out that. In fact, I was deeply upset about the fact he lied to me, after all the relationship, I thought was a good one - but it was lie, after lie, after lie..

That whole week, I was getting morning sickness. I was around 6-7 weeks on, and I was so scared about my mum's reaction. Pregnancy was all I talked about with him when we were together.. I suppose it didn't really come as a shock when he dumped me around 2 weeks after I found out about his dead child. He never found out about the pregnancy, until I said to my mum.

I was under a lot of stress, and I wasn't eating and a couple of days later, I had extreme pain and bleeding, and it was confirmed I had a miscarriage.

Police are now involved. They are wanting to charge him for statutory rape and other sexual abuse cases. However, my own welfare now, has just shocked me.

I cry everyday. I wake up, and feel like crap, and exhausted even if I've had a good night's sleep. I cry before I go out, cry when I come home from school and cry at night. Feelings of extreme sadness just gush through my head and if his name is mentioned or I see a picture of my ex, I start shaking uncontrollably, with shortened breath and once I even collapsed because my legs were shaking that badly. It's fear I feel when I'm like that - dread. I try to avoid it, but I can't. I can hide my sadness pretty well, but sometimes I get wound up about things so easily, which I never used to - I always seemed to be so laid back and now I cry about anything that happens and feel like killing myself because nothing's worth anything.

The counselor won't talk to me while police are involved because they don't want to be named as witnesses. So I have no-one to talk to. I don't know if I truly have depression, so I'd feel a bit weird going to the doctor..

I just want this to end. I am so unhappy with my life.
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Teddybear2008
replied on November 15th, 2008
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I know how you feel when you are forced into something you dont want to do. Sex is always one thing you are forced into. Men need to learn to appreciate us. I to was sexually abused so I can sympathise with you. You can only take one day as it comes. Try talking more to your mum or someone who you can trust and who is willing to stand by you. I do suggest if you are not sure you have depression then do go and see your doctor they may be able to help you. You can not do this on your own hun.

Here if you want someone to talk to about anything just drop me a PM or email me.
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angie21837
replied on November 26th, 2008
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There is nothing wrong with going to the Dr and having him tell you nothing is wrong, in fact, I'd like that to happen just once!

It sounds like depression, but only the Dr can say for sure. Can you get a different counselor who wouldn't mind being a witness in the case? It sounds like you really need someone to talk to.

Hang in there, things will get better. Go see your Doc, even if they don't think you have depression you may be able to talk for a few minutes.
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Towner
replied on November 26th, 2008
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First of all, I am so sorry for all you've been through. I can't imagine what it's like, but you have my full sympathy and support!

OK, do NOT be afraid to see your doctor. Doesn't matter if you don't know whether you have depression or not, your dr will know what to do. Seriously, just go see them.

I don't understand what you meant about your counselor not wanting to talk to you while the police are around. Is it because they physically don't want to be in their presence? Because in that case, you should arrange to see them at other times. Or if your counselor just won't see you while your case is going on, then they're crap and I say you go find a better one.

Do let me know how it turns out! *hugs*
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