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Q: feel good, just got back from holiday, how do i stop depression symptoms setting back in when go back to work?
i have had depression for 3 years now and ocd paranoia and ptsd and panic attacks i am now on duloxetine and tryptophan tablets which seem to be working

just been on holiday to cornwall and had a great relaxing time

i am feeling really good but in the back of my mind i am a bit worried that this good feeling will go when i go back to work on monday

the main reason i worry is because am constantly paranoid when i am at work and this tends to set in as feeling down but i really dont want to go backwards when the holiday has helped me come this far

do you have any helpful suggestions when you feel really good how not to go back down again

thanks for your answers

xxx vici

A: Regular exercise, 7-8 hrs. sleep, & balanced diet. I know it’s a cliche but it works for me & all clinical studies say the same. Hope you feel better.

Q: can you relate to these symptoms of depression?
i tred thinking today about somthng i thought is really pi55ing me off with a colleague at work, then i realised actually it dosent bother me atall

then me and my husband were going to have takeaway he said what do i really really fancy, i realised it didnt bother me, i dont taste anything, i dont fancy anything, i dont get stimulated taste buds or exited tingly thoughts about food

then i realised i dont get excited tingelly thoughts about anything, like holidays, watching HOUSE a programme i was addicted to, i dont want for anything, i dont want to go shopping, i dont worry i have no friends, i dont have a interest in seeing my friends, idont enjoy activities, i am not interested in doing art and craft the things i really enjoyed, i dont want to go out

i have been off tablets since feb, for ptsd, depression,panic attacks but for 5 or 6 days every 3 or 4 weeks i have complete darkness and sick and low time and the s word comes to mind, the rest or the time i am much better

A: The loss of interest in ‘everything’ is definitely a sign of depression. I think that House has been going down hill for some time now, so that’s not such a bad thing. I suffered very bad depression many years ago, and actually left my home to do the s thing on three occasions. I didn’t have the nerve, though I think on a fourth I would have done it. I tried many various tablets from the doc, and none really worked, then, out of total desperation, I bought an aromatherapy book and the oils it recommended. That was over a decade ago, and I haven’t been treated for depression since. However, I think it would be cheaper, and easier, to go to an actual aromatherapists for some pre-prepared oils. Try it, you have nothing to lose. The depression just goes away, without you even noticing it.

Q: Is this normal…..? (about Jet Lag Symptoms) Please Help?
I am normally fine, can always eat and snack well, but i have just come back from Las Vegas 2 days ago (8 hour time difference) and since then i have experienced:

Hunger although i have no appetite what so ever i feel a bit sick when trying to eat
Genrally feel sick
Tiredness
A bit of anxiety (i think this may be due to the tiredness and i am feeling a bit down about feeling ill)

This is my 4th time in Las Vegas and it has effected me everytime but normally i just feel a little after holiday depression.

Does anyone else get these symptoms due to Jet Lag?
I also get a bit light headed

A: Yes, I definitely get the symptoms of being very tired and feeling sick and hungry at the same time. Wikipedia says that symptoms include:
* Dehydration and loss of appetite
* Headaches and/or sinus irritation
* Fatigue
* Disorientation and/or grogginess
* Nausea and/or upset stomach
* Insomnia and/or highly irregular sleep patterns
* Irritability, irrationality
* Mild depression
Here’s a website with tips about how to avoid jet lag in the future: http://www.nojetlag.com/jetlag3.html

Q: How do I push past these feelings of sadness, lonliness, rejection and depression?
Every year starting on my birthday in October I get the “winter blahs”. My birthday marks the beginning of the holiday season for me and I get the symptoms of Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder that doesn’t go away until March. But this year I am on Seraquel and Topamax for BiPolar Disorder so I know I don’t have a chemical imbalance in my brain. This is “all in my head”. It wouldn’t matter if my b-day was in July and Thanksgiving and Xmas were in August- I would get the blues then because of the stress of the holidays and what the holidays represent to me.
On my birthday this year I started “taking inventory” and for another year I am alone, I have not matured any mentally. I feel like a 27-year-old in a 33-year-old body. I am going to school but I can’t work full-time and go to schol full-time like a lot of married w/ children peers I know. I get lonely during holidays.I’m not on speaking terms with the insane half of my family. How do I avoid these feelings every winter?

A: My first thought when i read this was; you simply arent fulfilling your desires of life. You mentioned women with children, married etc. The seasonal thing is not central to your condition its only peripheral because there are people who thrive or prefer a cold climate so its a peripheral to you. Sounds like you need to get involved in more “survival” groups. This may sound cliche or corny but join a church, a singing group, a political action committee, mentor at a girl scouts club, teach literacy skills at your local library. These are just a direction(s) to consider. If it helps join a dating website and specify that you are looking for a penpal only. Let whatever develop – develop from there. But you definitely need to get out more. Oh on the family thing, we can pick our freinds but we cant pick our family they are just as human as the ones you pick. They are not worse or better, we expect them to be better cause we know them or love them but the truth is they are not better than anyone else you meet. So expect less it will be easier on you to get along with them. And hey, if you’re feeling that down my email is up there, you can find me some where, im a child of God and a netizen. Dont suffer in silence or alone.

Q: Has anyone ever been to a GP about depression and found them very uncaring?
After more than 10 years of severe depression symptoms, including suicide attempts when I was younger, I finally went to a GP about some help. He went through some of the motions with me, got me to fill out a questionnaire etc, and asked if I was suicidal (I’m not), but basically he was grumbling about not wanting to fill out so much paperwork as he was going on holidays the next day, and told my partner that in his country (I think he’s from somewhere in Africa), there’s no such thing as depression because people have real problems. This was the first time I ever had enough courage to talk to a doctor about what I’m going through and it was awful. He did prescribe meds and gave me referral to a psychologist, so I know he did his job, but his attitude was so uncomfortable. Is this the normal experience with most doctors?

A: Well I went to see a GP when i was 14 with depression. My mother took me and spoke for me as i have anxiety issues and i was very embarassed about the whole thing. I was sekf harming, which my mother told him, and my school grades had gone down as i was so apathetic. He laughed when my mam said i was self harming. He chuckled and said “what do you think you will achieve by that?” I was sooffended and upset, we both left and arranged an appointment with a different GP. He said that he didnt think i had depression, i was just a “normal” teenager (despite the fact iwas cutting myself). So he did hormone tests and we went back 2 more times but he basically said my hormones were fine and i was too young for him to prescribe medication to. He basically said “what do you expect me to do about it?”. We went backk for a 3rd time 6 months later and he still did nothing.

3 years later i still self harm, i havent grown out of it. I have attempted suicide and I am so crippled by anxiety i cant go to college, work, or barely leave the house at all. I now see a psychiatrist, no thanks to my GP though. That came after a referal from the hospital.

So yes. I found my GP uncaring. At least yours did his job

Q: Symptom of depression.?
I suffered with depression for a number of years and didn’t really take any notice of it, following a marital split with my wife I finally saw a doctor who gave me a couple of weeks off work which I followed with a very refreshing holiday, I then went back to work feeling much better. The underlying causes were never dealt with and although I am now blessed to have a very special woman in my life I have really gone downhill in the last three months. I have dealt with the loss of my father last May, a late miscarriage a few days later, death of (intended) father in law in January and most recently the death of my mother just a few weeks ago. I am in a stressful situation at work and I have very little job security at present. As recently as December I was enjoying my job but that feeling is now long gone, I used to play on the Wii almost every day ut now it is 2 or 3 times a month, I used to go out every couple of weeks-I have been out only twice this year, I don’t sleep properly,
I have recently not been eating properly either, I just have no motivation to do anything anymore-not even stuff to do with my wedding in September. The longer this goes on the more I risk alienating my partner, I am already distancing myself from my family for reasons that I just don’t know.

So is it worth going to my doctor about this? I just figure that even if he believes me he will just hand out some pills or give me time off work-neither of these are really helping me get over whatever is causing the depression to start with.

I live in the UK if that helps.

A: You have been through a HELL of a lot. You poor bastard – seriously – that is really crap.

Give yourself credit for coping with some of that AND for recognising the fact that you are trying to cope with (and finding it very difficult) for huge changes in your life.

You need help – now you have to find it but recognising this and asking is a huge step to begin with.

I’m amazed you’ve done so well – really! You’ve been through one hell of a mill.

You really need to talk to several people. Some of this will be easy – some of it will not.

Firstly, your partner – she will understand that you want to change yourself for the better. It will be a long haul and I’d be very surprised if she didn’t want to join you on this – she may need professional support too for her miscarriage. Miscarriages are very shitty and any woman can do with extra support and help. She and you will benefit for counselling on this.

But the other many difficult things you’ve been, well – it seems to me from you question – suppressing also need to be addressed. This will also take time.

Try, if you can, to keep it separate from you partner’s miscarriage and her father’s death. It will be difficult but you need to work on the other difficult things you’ve been through yourself. That doesn’t mean not letting your partner know about it, or eventually involving her with that but you do need to concentrate on that and on you, for your own good which will benefit your life.

Go to your GP – he/she will no doubt offer anti-depressants and advise counselling. Ask LOADS of questions about the medication and where to get counselling, why he/she recommended a certain service, medication, what can it do for you, what are the side effects, be honest and open, give him/her as much information as possible to help you.

And then follow up – keep up with the medication – you may not need it forever or even only for a few months but keep on it until you get medical advice to change or stop. That is important.

Go to counselling. It is very hard work but the more work you do for yourself in talking and connecting with the professionals who can help the friends and loved who will keep you happy/balanced/together and listen the better you will be. Take the advice given and try it out. If it doesn’t work – tell them – if it does – tell them too.

And the Wii… Well, so what? It’s a gaming device. You have great things in your life, really, you do. CONCENTRATE on those things now – no need to worry yourself with mechanical devices.

Though I’m really glad you connected here for some advice and help, please keep in touch with the real people in your life. They are key and will be so much more beneficial than any machine, or the excellent internet – EVER.

If you decide to go this way you will be embarking on a difficult and sometimes harrowing journey but I’m sure you’ll be a better friend, lover, brother, person, etc for it.

And take care. Good luck..

Q: Depression vs Chronic Fatigue?
Last week i was diagnosed with depression from a fill in dr while my dr was away on holidays so i went back to se MY dr today the one who has been seeing me for quiet some time and she said im not depressed but i have chronic fatigue… she has thought this for the past 8 months because all blood tests and urnine tests come up normal but im still extremerly tired and run down but apperently sense its now over 6 mths its safe to say its chrionic fatigue. So my question is, Is the symptoms of depression and chronic fatigue somewhat similar?
Im always sick with a throat infection, I had my tonisls taken out 11 months ago but im still gettin a sore throat every 6 weeks and i have a persistant chesty cough which lasts for months then comes back again i also have backpain more noticable when stressed and really bad headaches.If that helps

A: DEPRESSION
Depression is an illness that causes a person to feel sad and hopeless for much of the time. It is different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy.
People who are depressed may also:

Lose interest in things they have enjoyed in the past.
Think and speak more slowly than normal.
Have trouble concentrating, remembering, and making decisions.
Have changes in their eating and sleeping habits.
Be preoccupied with death and/or suicide.
Have feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness.
Depression affects men and women of all ages and has often been shown to run in families. A person can have one or many episodes of depression in a lifetime. Each episode of depression makes a person more likely to have another episode of depression.

Most people who are depressed get better with medicine, counseling, or a combination of the two. Some people with depression may need to be hospitalized.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What is chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?
Chronic fatigue syndrome, sometimes called CFS, is a condition that makes you feel so tired that you can’t do all of your normal, daily activities. There are other symptoms too, but being very tired for at least 6 months is the main one.

Many people improve in a year or two and do not have a relapse. Some people continue to have severe fatigue and other symptoms for many years.

The disease is not well understood. Most experts now believe that it is a separate illness with its own set of symptoms. But some doctors do not believe this.

There are no tests for CFS. Because of this, many people have trouble accepting their disease or getting their friends and family to do so. Having people who believe your diagnosis and support you is very important. Having a doctor you can trust is critical.

Your tiredness is real. It’s not “in your head.” It is your body’s reaction to a combination of emotional and physical factors.

What causes CFS?
Doctors don’t know what causes CFS. Sometimes it begins after an illness like the flu, but there is no proof of any connection. It’s likely that a number of factors or triggers come together to cause CFS.

What are the symptoms?
Extreme tiredness, or fatigue, is the main symptom. If you have CFS:

You may feel exhausted all or much of the time.
You may have problems sleeping, or you may wake up feeling tired or not rested.
It may be harder for you to think clearly, to concentrate, and to remember things.
You may also have headaches, muscle and joint pain, a sore throat, and tender glands in your neck or armpits.
Your symptoms may flare up after a mental or physical activity that used to be no problem for you.
Depression is common with CFS, and it can make your other symptoms worse. Antidepressant medicines can help you feel better.

How is CFS diagnosed?
There are no tests for CFS. Doctors can diagnose it only by ruling out other possible causes of your fatigue. Many other health problems can cause fatigue, and most people with fatigue have something other than chronic fatigue syndrome.

How is it treated?
There is no treatment for CFS itself, but many of its symptoms can be treated. A good relationship with your doctor is important, because the two of you will need to work together to find a combination of medicines and behavior changes that will help you get better. Some trial and error may be necessary, because no single combination of treatments works for everyone.

Home treatment is very important. You may need to change your daily schedule, learn better sleep habits, and start getting regular gentle exercise.

Q: Having Depression Issues – Help!?
So I’ve been having depression-like symptoms for a while now, and I’m not really sure what to do. Now it is definitely peaking around New Years and the holiday season, where loneliness is certainly kicking in. I mean I can point to two very big things that are probably at the center of it:

1) Being single for a prolonged period of time, and really struggling to find someone

2) Economic situations, having debt and unable to really pay it off..

I mean I’ve had a general lack of enthusiasm to really do much of anything and completely bottom-out on the self confidence factor. It’s unbelievably frustrating and I’m having a hard time dealing with it. Should I be going to a therapist or some sort? I mean fixing these things is easier said than done, I think…but I’m really not sure.

Please, any advice would be great. Thanks again and have a safe new years.

A: I’ve struggled with clinical depression for more than 10 years now. My therapist has saved my life with nothing more than words at least 4 times. I feel like I’m on the upward swing now, but it was really hard work getting here. Here are some insights I gained.

1) My depression is linked to the light level. I live in a temperate zone where winters are oppressive. I go to work before the sun rises and I get home just as it’s going down now. I deal with this with something called a “Happy Light.” It emulates natural sunlight to replace what we miss in the winter. My depression peaks right about now too, this device has kept me sane. It’s expensive, but so are funerals.

2) Medications work for the vast majority of depressed people, but not for me. I’ve taken just about every anti-depressant under the sun and they all kept me from being crushingly sad. I felt like they took away the highest upswings as well as the lowest lows and I wasn’t willing to give that up.

3) A therapist is someone who has had the training required to be a good listener and help you figure things out for yourself. For this service they charge a good deal of money (Mine is $90/hour but I’d gladly give her double that for what she has done for me) Often, all it takes for me to work through something is to bounce it off another human being. They seldom provide insight, but to verbalize my problems to something more than the mirror or my paintings helps me understand myself.

4) The internet is one of the greatest threats to our mental health. With websites like WebMD we can all self-diagnose and jump to conclusions that a medical professional wouldn’t.

I would recommend seeing a therapist of some kind. look in your local yellow pages and find someone close to your house if you can. At the very least, see a doctor and tell them what’s going on and see if they’ll write you a script for an anti-depressant. Take it for 2 months and see if you feel better by the beginning of March.

I’m pulling for you; we’re all in this together.

Q: what is the difference between depression and regular teen behavior?
I have found that the symptoms of depression are as follows (from an informational website:https://health.google.com/health/ref/Major+depression). I have all of these symptoms however I am fifteen. I am wondering if these symptoms are common in young teenagers anyway or if I should seek help.
* Agitation, restlessness, and irritability
* Dramatic change in appetite, often with weight gain or loss
* Extreme difficulty concentrating
* Fatigue and lack of energy
* Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
* Feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, and inappropriate guilt
* Inactivity and withdrawal from usual activities, a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed. (for me I got a present that I’ve always wanted for the holidays but I wasn’t as happy as usual, instead I had to hold back tears for some reason- not sure why)
* Thoughts of death or suicide
* Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping
this has been going on since april (8 months).
no it is not me PMSing because it happens all the time and girls do not PMS 24/7 lol

A: Misbehavior and acting out are two of the symptoms of depression that you’ll see in a child, and sometimes, two of the primary symptoms. In fact, a lot of the kids that I’ve seen diagnosed with depression had a very intense acting-out component to their behavior. Why? Because they could not access their problem-solving skills. When people can’t solve their problems, they act out in one way or another, and when children can’t solve a problem, they tend to act out their feelings. The most important thing parents can do is help their kids access their problem-solving and coping skills, whether they’re medicated or not, and give them the support they need to develop them. If you’re a depressed kid with no coping skills and you go on medication, then you’re a medicated kid with no coping skills.

It’s just that simple: children need added direction, structure and support when depressed. One of the most important things parents need to know is that during those periods of sadness, your child still needs to take responsibility for solving problems; that does not stop. In fact, letting your child avoid their responsibilities because they’re down is a big mistake. If you’re an adult and you tell me you’re depressed, I will tell you what tens of thousands of therapists will tell you: “Get up off your butt and go do the dishes. When you’re done with the dishes, go down to the park and walk the dog. Buy the paper and read it.” In other words, the whole idea about depression is you still have to live your life. Listen, growing up is hard, and if kids find a place to hide out, they will. Many kids find a place to hide out through acting out behavior. And they hide out there until they’re young adults, by being verbally and physically disrespectful and abusive. That’s how they really avoid growing up.

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Q: Why have I lost interest in my hobbies?
Im 15 years old and Ive lost interest in all my hobbies ever since I got over my anorexia.

I used to love music but I never listen to it anymore. I play guitar but today I quit lessons. After I told my teacher on the phone and hung up, I cried and I have no idea why. I quit because I get so bored of it sometimes, but whenever I begin to hint I wanna quit, I start to like it again.

I dont have any hobbies or interests at all. Sometimes I cant be bothered calling friends or seeing them on the holidays.

Do I have depression or something? What are the other symptoms of depression? How can I get into a new hobby again? Do you think I cried about my lessons because deep inside I wanted to keep going?

Thanks.

A: Hi Jay,
That does sound like depression to me. I’m a lot older than you, but I have the same thing. Can’t get into my fave pastimes/TV shows/music etc.
Maybe you should get some counselling AND try all the stuff the other posters have suggested. It can all help.
All the best…

Q: Can 14 year old girls get depression?
I’m 14 year old girl.
I’ve endlessly looked at websites on depression and i have all the symptoms listed. I’ve tried making new friends, doing activities to make me busy and not think about being sad and i have tried getting into a regular sleeping pattern. All have failed miserably and i have decided to stop doing to prevent myself from becoming mad with the end result.
I have also considered bipolar depression, about the mood swings. Most of the time i am really really down and can really feel like im in a dark hole, turning insane. Then the next day ill be really hyper and happy for no apparent reason, making it look like there’s nothing wrong with me. But whilst having this high mood i still think why am i doing this? why am i happy? why should i be happy?

I’ve been feeling alone for years now. I’ve just recently moved house and joined the local school. I don’t have many friends but there is a group of girls i talk to. Its the summer holidays and they are all on holiday leaving me at home by myself. Where i used to live the only two friends i had are on holiday for the entire 6 weeks. Even though they are not the problem, i hate being alone all the time.

So all i would like to know from you guys is
- Can 14 year old girls get depression
- ( if the above question is true ) Do you think I could have depression or bipolar depression or a depression i have never heard of?

Many thanks to all who contribute.
In response to the first answer. I know i’m 14 and going through alot but i think a lot differently. but then again everybody is different. But trust me on this i do. And i know im going through a lot, but ive had this for years.Almost 3 years and it has been such a pain to deal with.I have told my mom about it and she said that we can go to the doctors to discuss it but that was a few months back and we have never done so.

A: Yes 14 year old girls and boys for that matter can get depressed, not only cause puberty hits young women so hard, but their life around them can influence them so much too.

Q: Do you get these symptoms with anxiety?
I have always suffered from Anxiety and on/off depression. Recently though I have been getting symptoms that I havent really had before, like my muscles aching and twitching in mainly my arms, legs, back and really weak hands like you get when you have just woken up. I also get alot more heart palpitations that I used to.
My Doctor says that my muscle aches and twitching are restless leg syndrome and gave me a mild dose of amitryptyline – this hasnt helped though. The only time my symptoms went away was when i recently spent 3 weeks in a hot bright country – which fits in with the depression / anxiety as i wouldnt have felt like that on holiday in the sun.
I am under alot of anxiety at the moment being unable to sleep in my bedroom due to noisy neighbours and therefore am also not getting full nights sleeps, there is also tension in my marriage and therefore could all of this anxiety accumulate in all these new symptoms or should i be checked out for something more serious like MS, Lupus – i already mentioned Fibromyaligia to my Doctor and she doesnt believe in the illness, she says its just a label given to a random collection of symptoms that don’t have a name! Help!

A: I have anxiety disorder, restless leg and restless arm. Nothing helps restless leg that I have ever found. when my anxiety gets bad my heart rate goes up (sometimes to 130) and my hands will go numb. I am on a benzo for the anxiety and it helps a lot!!

Q: What do i do???? VERY confused and upset?
I’m just so confused
I’ve been feeling real down a lot for near;y a month now. I’ve looked at depression websites, and i can see that i show a lot of the symptoms of depression when i feel down. But the thing is, i don’t always feel down. But the down feelings have become worse, especially these last few weeks. I’m thinking maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m in the 2nd week of a 2 week school holiday break (I live in Australia) and i have a lot of time on my hands
I’m scared that i will be diagnosed with depression. I don’t know what everyone is gonna do. I come from a church where everyone seems to discover anything. I don’t know how people will react if they discover i have depression.
I feel as if my family don’t really like me. And i can’t blame them at all- i’ve been snappy and horrible to them a lot more frequently.
My dad came and asked me what was wrong this evening, but i just couldn’t tell him. It’s like my tongue got tied to the roof of my mouth. I guess half the problem is that i don’t really know what to tell him, because there really doesn’t seem to be and particular problem that’s causing me to feel down. And he also practically demanded i tell him what was wrong (he was almost yelling at me, but i don’t blame him) I’m still trying to figure out what’s wrong myself. Dad said he noticed a change in me. He said that the whole family still loved me. But for some reason, i find it difficult to believe him. Why would they love me after how horrible i am to them??

I feel as if when i tell my parents my problems they will just think i’m being ridiculous. My mum thinks she understands me (this is what she says) and then she tries to read my mind, making all these conclusions about me which aren’t even true. Just today she told me off and then there was a silence, and then she said “don’t go thinking horrible thoughts about me” when i wasn’t even. This definitely isn’t the first time this has happened. Little things like this happen all the time.
Sorry this is so long, you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to
Britney
But i never feel really high. I feel low or i feel no emotions at all

A: like the other guy said you might be depressed or bipolar to a point but its not a bad thing at all we are all normaly unnormal to a point and some day you will see its just fine, do you think being more active will help? you might feel better if you keep busy,dont tell your parents whats wrong . you might want to re word it and ask then questions about it. you will figure it out.dont worry about your family loving you. things always change , one week not comunication the next to much. life is never balanced its like a ride going up and down back and forth. you just got to learn to gop with the flow. dont let you get you upset at you any more make you happy , it takes effort, go pull weeds for 10 min go for a walk see things that are free and count them , we all get depressed. i dont know why you think someone will think less of you because your not a robot and have feelings and whats wrong with that, im at times an emotion waiting for a place to happen and i dont feel guilty about it. oh well accept me as me or what ever i hope you can see you can pull yourself together, and stop worrying about other people so much . caring and worrying are 2 different things. care for you and dont worry what other people think about you, you are you.

Q: What is wrong with me?????
I’m just so confused
I’ve been feeling real down a lot for near;y a month now. I’ve looked at depression websites, and i can see that i show a lot of the symptoms of depression when i feel down. But the thing is, i don’t always feel down. But the down feelings have become worse, especially these last few weeks. I’m thinking maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m in the 2nd week of a 2 week school holiday break (I live in Australia) and i have a lot of time on my hands
I’m scared that i will be diagnosed with depression. I don’t know what everyone is gonna do. I come from a church where everyone seems to discover anything. I don’t know how people will react if they discover i have depression.
I feel as if my family don’t really like me. And i can’t blame them at all- i’ve been snappy and horrible to them a lot more frequently.
My dad came and asked me what was wrong this evening, but i just couldn’t tell him. It’s like my tongue got tied to the roof of my mouth. I guess half the problem is that i don’t really know what to tell him, because there really doesn’t seem to be and particular problem that’s causing me to feel down. And he also practically demanded i tell him what was wrong (he was almost yelling at me, but i don’t blame him) I’m still trying to figure out what’s wrong myself. Dad said he noticed a change in me. He said that the whole family still loved me. But for some reason, i find it difficult to believe him. Why would they love me after how horrible i am to them??

A: You sound just like my son. And believe me, as it will be with your parents, no matter how snappy you may be right now, you’re parents will love you always.

I know it’s not easy to explain to us ‘oldies’ about the pressures/struggles you’re facing. But I tell my son that if he can’t/won’t talk with me, who does he want to chat to then?

You’re probably going through changes right now, and you need to voice that. Remember we parents are not mind readers. But we do always care. And I’m an Aussie mum so I now our kids.

Keep praying, God’s got ya back, mate!

Q: I think I am on the brink of a severe eating disorder.?
I am nearly sixteen years old, and since I was about thirteen weight has played a big part in my life.
As a child i was skinny, but during puberty i put weight on round my legs and bum, which realy upset me as people used to make comments. At fourteen i decided that i wanted to become a model, like all the ones in vogue and i worshipped all of the skinny girls in the magazines.
I was told by a modelling scout at the clothes show that facially i was model material, but that i was ‘big boned’
i stopped eating, i cut down to one meal a day without my parents noticing, but then i collapsed at school with agonising stomach pains. It went un-diagnosed but scared me into eating again.

FOr the last year i have been eating normally again, but excersising excessivly. I wont own any mirrors and i always wear clothes that cover me up. All that i ever think about is my weight, and i feel terrible guilt when I eat. It is making me very miserable and i fear i am suffering from symptoms of depression. I keep telling myself that i will stop eating on monday, that i will stop eating after my holiday, but i keep getting to afraid that i wil have a repeat of last time.

Does it count as an eating disorder if it is giving me depression and taking over my life?

btw, i am 5ft4 and weight just under 7 stone.

A: Yes. I was the same exact way. You are definitely on the edge. Tell your parents, and call a doctor.

these sites may help with getting help :]

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=46

you can search for the doctor you need in the place you need them here:

http://www.something-fishy.org/

or call 866 690 7239

okay? hope this helps.

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