Okay here's the deal. I have been very blah lately. I really would just like to sleep all day if i didn't have to work. I feel like I am shutting the world out. Could I have or be on the verge of depression? I guess i am not my outgoing self anymore. my dh just keeps asking me what is wrong and i always tell him nothing even though I just want to curl up in a ball and cry. Should I go to my dr. about this?? Has any one experienced this?
A lot of what you're saying sounds like symptoms of depression. Yes, you should go to your doctor or to a therapist, possibly both. A doctor will be able to rule out physiological causes (thyroid, dietary changes, new medications, anemia etc.), and a therapist will be able to help you deal with psychological causes. It may be easier to talk to your GP first, but it doesn't really matter what order you see them in, I don't think.
There's a wide spectrum of what is and isn't depression between manic and suicidal, and it isn't always clear where the line is drawn that makes one depressed. I think it's best to see someone early so that it doesn't become a bigger problem, or if it does become a bigger problem you already have a support network in place.
I think everyone has days like you're describing (especially around AF...), but when you have them more often it really is time to seek help. (I did therapy after a semester of constantly curling up into a ball in bed and crying, and it really helped...I've had friends do it too.)
Okay here's the deal. I have been very blah lately. I really would just like to sleep all day if i didn't have to work. I feel like I am shutting the world out. Could I have or be on the verge of depression? I guess i am not my outgoing self anymore. my dh just keeps asking me what is wrong and i always tell him nothing even though I just want to curl up in a ball and cry. Should I go to my dr. about this?? Has any one experienced this?
That sounds like some of the symptoms of depression. How long have you been feeling like that?
PS. Whatever you do, DO NOT give in to the urge to stay in bed all day! Once you do, it just goes downhill from there. Trust me, I wasted way too much time in my bed a few years ago.
I think what you are describing sounds like depression. If it has lasted more then 2 weeks then you should seek medical help. I think if you are even asking the question 'do i have depression' then I think you probably do.
There is no harm in going to your doctor. Don't suffer unnecessarily like I did and allow it to build up even worse. You might not even need antidepressants yet - maybe just some counselling sessions or your GP might be able to give you some techniques or books to help.
And come online here whenever you need to it was a lifeline for me.
Sounds to me like depression too. Take the leap honey and talk to your doctor or look for a therapist. It's hard, but it's SOOOO worth it when it's done!
in my experience my depressive phases always begin with a lot of crying and wanting to stay in bed and sleep my life away. if this is persistent, especially more than a week, i would seek help. like nicole mentioned, your doctor can rule out physical causes and a therapist can help you work through whatever issues you're having and help you get some coping skills in place, etc.
we all have blue days and phases where we feel a little down, but if it lasts, then that's when you need to look for some help.
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