Is it normal to be depressed because I don't have a girlfriend and no one cares about me?
You sound weak. Your mom loves you and that should be enough. You need to start investing in yourself, improving yourself and loving yourself. How can you expect any girl to like you when you pity and talk down about yourself? You gotta do better!
Is it normal to feel slightly depressed sometimes during adolesence?
expensive midsection, you may easily have a chemical deficiency that aspects your melancholy or stress bouts. probability is the older you get the worst they're going to get to a element...i did no longer understand until i substitute into as quickly as very very nearly 50 that i substitute into as quickly as going to undergo from reasonable melancholy...undemanding...hum....any melancholy is additionally serious to the guy or female...I understand your suffering...I understand your frustration.. Many situations those concerns stem from our very own insecurities from previous existence...or childrens...satisfied you left the J.W.s i don't experience their ideals are sturdy notion out. i'm Catholic via potential of birthright and that i do no longer rather settle for as real with their foundational premises as sturdy... the healthcare expert prescribed a reasonable anti-depressant observed as Lexapro for my subject...even yet it has area impacts each now after which you basically have have been given to take those meds mutually as and continuously daily...that's all.. I knew my mom suffered from melancholy and had many issues balancing her hormones as quickly as we were all born so she suffered many situations notably... wish this all helps ...call on me each and every time.. In God's love Larry
Is it normal to be depressed after abortion?
you're no longer loopy in any respect. i'd wish that persons won't take this probability to grand stand their place on abortion. I dated a guy whose spouse had an abortion via fact she have been given pregnant suitable whilst they have been engaged. To at present, years later, he struggles with this, exceedingly around the anniversary of the abortion. i will think of that it would be very annoying to handle, I want there grew to become into greater i will do to assist. My suggestion is to locate a counselor or a help team. From what I understand multiple women adventure sadness or perhaps melancholy after an abortion. i'm valuable it grew to become into no longer straight forward determination to make and you're having a annoying time coping with the outcomes. Who does not? i wish you have pals and relatives you may turn to that should assist you. understand that there are people who understand which you had to make the terrific determination for you and optimistically your existence would be greater powerful for it. i wish the countless people who study what you're battling can get an theory of the actual consequences of intercourse and the perplexing judgements which at the instant are and back made interior the top. i wish others can learn from you so as that they do no longer could take the lesson themselves. it incredibly is straightforward to choose yet till you stand in those shoes, and could make the alternative and stay with them, you may in no way incredibly understand. terrific needs to you, i wish you will locate somebody expertise that would assist you cope with the soreness you're having.
Is it normal to hurt myself, not because I am depressed, but because I like how the scars look?
Thanks for the answer request.I think you already know the answer to this question - I don't believe in 'normal'. What is normal for one person can be very far removed from reality for another, normal is entirely subjective. It sounds like this has become 'normal' for you, but in terms of how most people define 'normal' the majority of us don't cut in order to have scars. However there is a huge subculture in Europe in particular who would happily carve the name of a crush into their arm, for example, and depression is not at the root of this.Consider why do you like having scars? What does it add to your life? Do you want to do something about it, or not? Do you care what everyone else is doing?As a nurse, I can't ever advise that anyone continue to cause themselves injury, whether that is by smoking, for example, or by cutting themselves.If you do continue this, just know that you may like them less as you get older, and that the temptation to cut deeper than you do currently is likely to increase. Don't ever use anything dirty (sterilise whatever you use), go to A&E immediately if you ever can't stop the bleeding, attend the doctors if any wounds look discoloured or inflamed and clean any cuts. This is called 'harm reduction' - Google it for more advice.Best of luck in reaching all your goals and ambitions.
Is this normal for depression?
It sounds like you have been going through a lot lately. It is important to understand that the thoughts that you think dictate the feelings that you feel. If you think negative or sad thoughts, your brain releases chemicals that make you feel sad. If you think positive thoughts, your brain releases chemicals that make you feel happy and calm. To overcome depression, you must change your thought patterns, otherwise known as using “thought stopping techniques.” One way to do this is to carry around a small notebook and write down every negative or sad thought that you have. This will help you to see how many of your thoughts are negative. The average person thinks a negative thought every two minutes! Then, after writing down the negative or sad thought, immediately write down or say out loud a positive thought. Come up with a list of positive thoughts that you can tell yourself: “I’m OK.” “Today is a good day because I am choosing that it will be.” “I am strong.” “This too will pass, and I will get through this.” Additionally, check out the following 99 coping skills, which can help you to refocus your thoughts on positive things: http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Discove... Sometimes it can help to talk to someone and tell them about what you are going through. Please know that there are people who can and will help you with what you are going through. You may want to consider talking with a counselor at a hotline. There are many hotlines that are 24/7 and will work with you and situations like yours. Some even have email and/or chat if you would prefer. Hopefully, you will continue to reach out! Sincerely, KO, Counselor
Am i depressed? or whats wrong with me? or is this normal for my age..?
Hi hun, yes it can be depression in your age- im 22 & have severe depression!! It can be a hard place to get out of. It can also be mixed with anxiety-im now having to take antidepressants aswell as anxiety pills!! Your doc can speak with you & see what you need. Maybe talking to a councillor can help? It doesnt for everyone. If you find it hard making friends-as i do, maybe you can join a special group near you with peoples who have the same problem? Your doc can sort these for you! I know its hard but with the right support you can get though it. Who ever says get rid of your Bf obviously doesnt know what they are talking about!! Depression can be from anything not just having a partner! You need alot of support at a time like this. I myself am married & my husband does everything for me to try & make me happy. Maybe you had a bad childhood or a bad memory that has suddenly come back-something you put to the back of your mind? Mine comes from my childhood & never hit me until i left secondary school where i had more time to think abotu things etc. I dont like change as this makes my anxiety worse. Im not self confidant & cant do anything without my husband as im too ashamed to incase i get judged etc. Your depression can come from many things hun. Make sure you have friends & family around you! It can be hard to make them understand how you feel but you are not alone! there are plenty of support groups out there & your doc will help!! What i did,when i felt sad i wrote my feelings down which helped as i could read back over them & it would some of the time tell me what the problem was. Or even drawing--gives yoru mind something else to think about. Im not sure what your diet is like-i pref to eat junk food as gives me a little left although not for long. Trust me this is the worst thing you can do as it causes problems in the long run with bowel probs etc... the best is drinking water-even if its 1pint-2 day & then having juice etc & eating healthy-fruit etc. It actually makes you feel alot better!! Its best to see the doctor for some help. I hope i helped alittle. i knows its hard to stop thinking about bad things & feeling worthless but there are people who care for you!! Go & get hlep before it gets worse!! Good luck !!
Is this normal, or am i depressed?
It's okay that you don't care about having another birth date. There is nil wrong with you because of this. Depression is based on many characteristics & may have nil to do with it. You aren't being rude unless your delivery is. Otherwise, it' s their perception, NOT your problem. Don't be surprised though if you do receive presents, & receive them graciously. I have had some years that I don't really care for anything special, & I do care some years. Know that you are a child of God, & God is always present in your life. I think that counseling could help you with some of the issues in your life. Let God help you.
If someone has been feeling really depressed for about 6 months but then they feel "normal" for a week, will it come back? Is it really depression?
Hi, I’m sorry that your acquaintance is feeling so depressed - depression is really a nightmare. With that said, I would like to comment on the duration of his/her depression - six months is a really long time, and if they visited a psychiatrist or therapist in the United States, they would certainly diagnose them with major depressive disorder. Now, on to the second part of your question. You said they feel normal for a week after six months of depression. There are a few things that could be occurring here:Everyone experiences depression differently. Maybe your friend just had a really good week and their mood improved.Your friend could have what is known as “atypical” depression. This is a subcategory of depression, and its name is a bit misleading - it is actually the most common type of MDD. This is the type that I struggle with. One of the primary traits of atypical depression is the fact that the sufferer’s mood improves with positive events. For example, the person might feel horrible, then go on a really nice date. They will feel good during the date and shortly after, but usually, the depression will return.Your friend could have Bipolar I or II disorder. These disorders are characterized by alternating mental states. Contrary to popular belief, bipolar disorder is not characterized by “mood swings,” but alternating episodes of depression and mania. Your friend could have Bipolar II disorder, which is commonly confused with MDD, and causes individuals to experience minor fits of hypomania (which tends to resemble a burst of energy and improved mood) instead of full blown ones.More than likely, your friend is experiencing one of the three previously mentioned issues. To get a proper diagnosis, your acquaintance will need to visit a medical professional. Good luck! I hope they recover.
Is it normal to feel depressed before ive had my baby?
It's completely normal. I'm due to have my first in 2 weeks and I was extremely depressed about the time that you are mentioning. It stopped for me after I talked everything over with my fiance. I let all of my emotions take over and spilled my guts out to him. The poor guy is still having to deal with my irritability and mood swings. Try to have someone take over your child while his father is at work for at least a little while. You need the rest. Not just for yourself but also for your son. Because of the moods it is obviously affecting your feelings toward him and so I'm sure that you are not the mother that you were before you were pregnant and so you probably treat him differently. He may be acting up because of this change in your attitude towards him and he is confused right now. So you need a break from it so try to get outside help. Try to remember that he is nervous about the new baby too and it is possible that since you are bringing him into the family you may be the enemy. But I would be willing to bet that it is your change of attitude that he is reacting to. The mood swings and such are due to increased amounts of hormones in your system because of the uterus becoming so massive (so it obviously produces more of the hormones.) Ask family to take over when you can no longer take anymore (if there are any close enough by.) And try to get out of the house and do something you enjoy. And relax!!!! Your almost done!!! Good Luck!!!
Can someone be seriously depressed and/or anxious but appear/interact totally normal or even positive?
I’d say definitely yes, at least from personal experience.I was depressed my entire life, even from a veryyyy young age and my family didn’t know. They thought I was basically the happiest person on the planet. When I turned 13, things got worse. From 13 until I was 19 years old I was cutting (a LOT - it became an addiction) and there were a few suicide attempts and still, nope. I mean my close friends knew I was depressed but to the rest of the world I seemed like a perfectly normal, content human being.My first suicide attempt was at the age of 7 (yes, seven. That’s not a typo). No one suspected a thing.Finally at 19 I told my parents which was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done to be honest (it’s kinda my thing that I’m terrified of disappointing them so yeah). I finally got help for what turned out to be bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, an eating disorder, etc. Since then there have been multiple suicide attempts. I’ve been hospitalized 6(?) times for severe depression and/or suicide attempts. Things got really bad. But now I’m finally starting to feel okay, after a lifetime of hell. I haven’t hurt myself at all since October of 2014, which is the longest I’ve ever gone without it since I started 10 years ago.But I’m kinda getting off track here a bit. My point is, yes. It’s totally possible.