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Q: Feeling down more often
asked by: J38 on October 27th, 2009
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If I could get some feedbacks as to if this sounds like depression or not to you...

I think I have gone through periods of depression before, during major changes or whatnot. Throughout that I am a very down to earth naturally happy person. I am very positive on things and smile a lot.

After a break up with my bf a couple years ago, I was very sad and it was very hard for me. After that I don't really know if I've felt happy. I mean I am happy in moments, but not generally feeling like I usually do. Since then I am good for a while, but then get really down. Which is fine, I'm sure it just takes time.

However, I've noticed a lot the last month or two that it just seems different. Rather than being a happy person and just getting down with situations, I feel more down and unhappy all of the time, with no reason, and just happy in particular moments. It just really stands out to me, because I'm used to feeling good. Sometimes I will get in a really good feeling mood and then it can be dropped back down within the next minute. I am a lot more irritable and I don't seem to get a lot of things done. I have taken online tests to see what the results on there are, and it says mild depression.

I just really want to feel like myself again. Not sure if it's just other things, (as there have been many changes in my life lately, but no bad ones) or if it would be considered depression. I've just considered that because I've been feeling this way for quite a while, and when I think about why I don't feel more happy, I'm not so sure why it's like this. I am tired of feeling this way and not really sure what the reason is for.

I have thought about making a doctors appointment, in the past too, but I just feel weird doing that. I'm not sure really what to say, or if it is depression or not. So just wanting to see what other people think!

Thanks!

PS- If it sounds like depression, are there any suggestions as to things I could do to fix it? As for the same if it doesn't sound like depression...
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Courtie
replied on October 27th, 2009
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Here we go. It sounds like you are capable of handling your emotions well for the majority so I'm not sure if medication is the best option.

Try this instead:

meet new people at the Toastmasters club in your area. I recommend this option because it is extremely empowering. Everyone who goes does it for the same reason. To improve public speaking and encourage each other. It's fun to participate in the table topics as a guest.

What I read today in a writing by Christian Carter, was that if you have fear and negative thoughts it can be overpowering and it can be contagious to the people around you - he talks about it in the context of a boyfriend. Then he says optimism and positive thinking is better.

A situation he said was, say your boyfriend doesn't call in two days, what are the things you start to wonder. He doesn't like me, he's seeing another woman.. etc..

Instead he says imaging that something bad happened at work and he is having a hard time - bring light into the situation - then remind yourself when he has time for you he will be that much more interested.


I was bad with breakups and always got psychotic and tried to kill myself. That's bad depression.

Yesterday I talked to a Pastor that goes to my gym and he told me to read from the testament about John. I was never a christian but it's kind of neat I actually joined a youth group at a church the same day and it was supportive, when I talked to one guy he just said when I read about that guy to answer two questions. Who is Christ and What does he want you to do. So I don't know it was alright. I guess....

Sometimes when I'm depressed I do anything to feel good. It keeps my spirits up. Like having an assortment of beverages to quench my thirst. Mochacino, iced cap, diet pepsi and orange juice - I did that once. Then today it was club soda and lemon with honey lemon tea with honey in it.

Even my friend Amanda says spoiling herself with things makes her feel really good. So I wish you the best and good luck being content!
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