I've been really depressed the past few days?!


Question: I'm 20 years old. As a teen I suffered from very bad depression. I was on anti-depressants since I was about 6 years old, and to be totally honest - i think they just made me worse. At 17 I stopped taking the meds. My doctor would have me on like 8 different anti-depressants at a time, and really high doses. Since stopping the meds, I feel a whole lot better. I'm hardly ever depressed. I can not remember the last time I felt depressed like I do now (it was years ago).

A lot of major changes are taking place in my life right now. One of them being that I just quit my job of 4 years. I was working at a childcare center since I was 16, but I really feel that they were taking advantage of me. I'm quite the pushover, so I never had the guts to stand up for myself. Finally it got to the point that I quit. I'm going to school for early childhood ed and I really want to focus on my eudcation.

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Answers: I'm 20 years old. As a teen I suffered from very bad depression. I was on anti-depressants since I was about 6 years old, and to be totally honest - i think they just made me worse. At 17 I stopped taking the meds. My doctor would have me on like 8 different anti-depressants at a time, and really high doses. Since stopping the meds, I feel a whole lot better. I'm hardly ever depressed. I can not remember the last time I felt depressed like I do now (it was years ago).

A lot of major changes are taking place in my life right now. One of them being that I just quit my job of 4 years. I was working at a childcare center since I was 16, but I really feel that they were taking advantage of me. I'm quite the pushover, so I never had the guts to stand up for myself. Finally it got to the point that I quit. I'm going to school for early childhood ed and I really want to focus on my eudcation.

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Thank you for the direct, sincere and beautifully honest statements.

I am 24 years old and have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder which sprouted from my bouts of depression and hopelessness. I was unaware that I suffered from any type of depression till I finally decided that it was progressively worsening and sought help.

Throughout my early teenage years till now, I did not seek treatment as I considered my personality and emotional well-being to be normal. I constantly searched for ways to elude my emotional confusion by losing myself in a lonely abyss of drug addiction before being exasperated and consuming extreme amounts and experimenting with different types of anti-depressants which did not assist in coping with the problem, let alone alleviating it.

I was a victim of severe physical abuse during my childhood and pre-pubescent days but I have since accepted and forgiven my father for he always had the best for me in mind.

I went through several major life-changing events and was always in a turmoil when confronting or acknowledging issues or problems pertaining to my state of mind. I was bullied regularly during my school days but after gaining maturity, became an outspoken extrovert and transformed into a popular individual amongst the cohort.

Still, I felt lonely and absolutely lost at times. It was only till I realised what was normal to me, was NOT normal for others. I feel extreme empathy and excessive sympathy for random strangers and even the environment to a point where I would be swallowed by unnatural guilt if I forgot to turn off the tap for mere minutes.

I love animals and appreciate the beauty of children from every walk of life. I am currently at an academic crossroad in my life after finishing my first year in law in college and suddenly being hampered by my psychological and emotional instability.

I have decided to pursue Psychology in another college to further explore and acquire knowledge regarding mental health so I can one day, make a difference in society by helping others with similar predicaments.

I completely support your decision as no one but you understands your heart and desires. The very fact that you possess the innate courage to contribute to a significant change in your own life obviously shows me that you are DO have guts (and balls too if I may say so).

Follow your heart and do not let others hinder your drive. Believe in yourself and always be strong. Keep faith, hope and solidarity close to your person without allowing others to affect you NO MATTER WHAT.

I may not know you but I sincerely believe you are a beautiful individual with an endearing heart and soul. I daresay that we will slowly but inevitably surely confront and subsequently overcome our own obstacles or hindrances in life.

I urge you to seek treatment or help from anyone or even a professional psychiatrist or clinical psychologist to assit you in your courageous effort. My denial and procrastination would have been my undoing had I not finally accepted the unsavoury fact of my well-being. I truly hope you shall do the same in wanting to confront this issue.

I really hope I helped in any way. I always try my best. Cheer up, perk up and always keep your head up, my friend!


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Hey. Study is a full time job in itself and you should look at any skills that you acquire towards your job through study as a solid investment for your future. I have been rendered unable to work by my bipolar, but have continued with my academic studies in a part time capacity and I very much look forward to the day I'll be able to actually use all the skills and knowledge I've accumulated in a meaningful, practical way through actual employment. But until my illness has stabilised enough for me to find gainful work, I'll just keep acquiring skills to put in my 'job piggybank'.

It may be a pysical problem that gives you a feelibng of depression so If you try something that i try as well as someone else I know which is a natural product which really works called fish oil. The artic brand of cold liver oil is excellent and really works.
You also need to have some faith that you will able to really do what you set out to do and that you are totally capable of doing it and stand up for your self with Gods love.

I believe that eating the right foods, getting enough rest, challenging yourself mentally, and daily exercise really help in getting the right chemical/spiritual balance. Once I finally did these things, I got over my tough times. I used to wonder what the point of doing things was. I would think: "whats the point of anything?" it's only once you get into a good healthy lifestyle that you can put all the little things together and make meaning out of it all. Just start off doing a little bit at a time. Don't try to change every single thing you don't like about yourself all at once. From there you can work towards your goals instead of worrying about whether you're going to fulfill them or not. Martial arts can help you get over the feeling of being a pushover. It's hard to feel like a pushover when you know you can flip someone at any time! The YMCA usually has inexpensive martial arts programs. You also get to exercise, meet new people, develop self-confidence, and expand your MIND.

If you do pursue a goal don't forget that it takes dedication and HARD work, but that is what makes it truly meaningful and worthwhile in the end. Hope this helps - it did for me!

Sometimes people "grow out" of depression especially in adolescence.

Well, school is like a full-time job, and you should give it your full attention. You are opening up new avenues for yourself which will result in better opportunities for your future as well as new knowledge and insight. This was a great move on your part, and I applaud your courage. I am sure it would have been easy to stay in a position where you weren't paid well and were taken advantage of but you were well-liked and felt like part of a family.

People who go to college have much better career opportunities, are happier, and do better in life and relationships (for example, college educated people are less likely to divorce). You made the right decision. You will make friends in college and have a good time while you learn.

Good luck to you,
Dana (M.S. Mental Health Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy)

It sounds like you really valued your job. No longer working in
the same capacity is a loss even if the change was a positive
one. Loss is one of the major causes of depression. It may take time for you to feel better. Turning to a college counselor
may be helpful if needed. Hope you feel better soon.





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