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Q: Depression???not Sure

asked by: dvazquez on January 20th, 2004

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

I don't know how to explain it... I am not sure if I am depressed, unhappy with my life or feel I will not reach my goals in life therefore a failure.

I don't know where to go for help. I cry myself to sleep quite often. On somedays I have to admit that I am snappy and a bit cold hearted. Then I feel guilty I acted or responded in that manner.

Maybe my goals are too high...If they are then I must be a failure because they are tough to reach but not impossible.

I just feel as if I am going crazy sometime it is very frustrating to feel like that and have a smile on your face.

My marriage is as rocky and sexless as they come. I work really hard at work but it is never good enough.

The one thing that I must say that I am good at is being a mom. My daughter adores me and I adore her. She is the one and only thing that actually makes my heart happy.

Does everyone feel this frustrated or is it me.

I don't want to talk to my friends or family because they all think I am the strong one. I am the one who always helps everyone and solves their problems.

Any suggestions?????

Replies(4)

shannonwatts replied on January 20th, 2004

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I don't have much advise to give, b/c I to feel like you .
My marriage is pretty rocky and sexless too and the only pleasure in my life right now is my little boy. He truley is the only thing in my life that makes me smile. My job gives me no satisfaction. I feel like my life is going nowhere. I want to start marriage counseling in hopes that will help my marriage and maybe that will bring some happiness to my life. Do you think your marriage has alot to do with your unhappiness? I know i'm not being much help. Maybe talking with a doctor and see if they'll prescribe you medication. I don't really belive in taking anti-depressants unless that is the last result. I don't feel like I can function on them. I just wanted to let you know that I too am going through this with you. I hope you can find peace in yourself and happiness in your life again.
I'll be thinking of you.
Shannon

san54 replied on January 20th, 2004

Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy

Depression

You need to see a therapist. You need to get to the root of why you feel like you do. Maybe you shouldn't aim so high. Take baby steps, that might help.What about seeing your pastor? Good luck Wink

autumn24 replied on January 21st, 2004

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I was once told that if you are feeling low for long enough that it was effecting your quality of life that you need to seek help. Meds may help, but mostly we are responsible to try and think positively of life. I've suffered from depression for 11 years and have been on meds on and off, I have learned that I need them to function but without forcing myself to think positively I would never have survived this long. (and though I know I make it sound so easy it's not but just take one day at a time and don't look too far in the future, especially if your too hard on yourself)

pdeen replied on January 22nd, 2004

Anonymous

Strong

Maybe you should quit being the strong one
and take in some help.
I bet you have someone who loves you alot and will help you!!!!
Sometimes we give too much off ourselves away becuse of always being
the strong one and than you have left yourself empty.
So figure out is it the marriage ur spouse everyday things etc.
If it is the marriage will therapy help
figure out what it is and go from there.
You shouldn't let yourself go another day without rewarding
yourself with love!!!
For you and your child!!!!!!!!

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