Aaaaaaaaaargh.?!


Question: Aaaaaaaaaargh!.!?
I've felt like adding a question like this but i don't want to seem like i'm attention seeking!.!. I've had a pretty rough winter, i haven't seen a doctor but i sorta reckon/know i have depression!.!. i'm not sure if it's "SAD" but that seems the most likely thing!. i can't really stand my dad at times, he drives me NUTS and he does things that annoy me! My mum's lovely sometimes but i hate talking to her about stuff when i'm low, i just want to sleep and eat, and she shouts at me that im selfish because she doesn't know what i'm feeling!. I know i may be, but sometimes i find it impossible not to be!.!.
I self harmed this winter, which has scarred and now i wish i hadn't!. I had a week away in majorca with my parents but was really low coz i was falling out of love with my long term bf and knew it was ending soon (mutual decision)!. I have an obsession with food and exercise!.!. i either eat loads, (when it cold especially), diet well and exercise more, or just feel terrible about myself!. HELP!Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Hi

Please try these links to the Mind website

Understanding SAD:
http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Information/Bookl!.!.!.

Understanding depression:
http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Information/Bookl!.!.!.

Understanding premenstrual syndrome:
http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Information/Bookl!.!.!.

the information is easy to read and understand!.

It does sound as though you have had a lot to cope with over the recent months, and your self harm indicates that you are struggling to cope with feelings about everything!.

The good thing is that you posted this question, as it shows that you realise that you need some help and support!. Well done for taking the first step!.

My suggestion would be to make an appointment to see your GP and go and talk things through with him/her!. I would also suggest that you write down all the things that have been worrying you and causing you to feel distressed, you could print what you have written here!. Take it along with you and then if you get upset or feel unable to voice anything you can just ask the Dr to read what you have taken!.

Dr's are there to help, they won't judge you, and they will take you seriously!. The more open and honest you can be with them then the better they are able to make an assessment and decide on what treatment would be best for you!.

Another suggestion would be to contact your local mental health charity:

http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Mind+in+your+area!.!.!.

they are very informal but have lots of knowledge and understanding!. The one I work for has a specific Young Person's Service, ask if yours has one, as it sounds like you would benefit from having someone to talk to who will listen and understand!.

I'm also including some links about self harm and also eating distress:

Self harm: A guide for young people:
http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Information/Bookl!.!.!.

Understanding self harm:
http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Information/Bookl!.!.!.

Understanding eating distress:
http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/Information/Bookl!.!.!.

as with the other links, all the information is easy to read and understand!.

I hope some of this proves useful and you can take the next step and get yourself the support and treatment that you need and deserve!.

Take care and good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Your parents will always be the best friends you will have during your lifetime!. I suggest talking to your mother as she seems to be the one more approachable, discuss how you feel, you should never suffer in silence!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i think you should go and see a counselor
orr talk to your mom about it even if you can't be botheredWww@Answer-Health@Com

girl, u need professional helpWww@Answer-Health@Com

I think you should see some one about this!.!.!.
If you are lacking serotonin this can make you feel miserable!. You can take serotonin to get you through the dark months!. We make it when exposed to sunshine, that's why we feel better in the summer!.!.!.more daylight hours!.
As for the eating/self harming sounds to me like you need to see someone!. It's all about control (at least it was for me)Www@Answer-Health@Com

i think your right you are depressed, but please tell your mum, because you dont need to go through this alone!. i think you want her to realise for herself, but she maybe doesnt want to bring it up, so i say you should wait till you get mum alone and tell her exactly how you feel and ask her to help you, she will be glad you talked to her, and she will be glad to help you and take you to the doctors!. good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You might have depression and St John's Wort won't cut it if you do and you need something more!. the thing is, teenagers & young people will go through depressed states often while developing and it may pass, but sometimes it really is an illness and you'd need to get diagnosed to find out which it is!. It's not a big deal, it's just like any other condition in life that needs treated but like I sy, only the doctors or counsellors will be able to tell you!.

Self harm is something serious in one way because it really does show that something's not right and you can't quite figure it out on your own (why should you be able to!? Doctors go to medical school for years to learn about these things)!. But try not to get into it because you're marking your body for life - I can tell you I'm now in my 30's and wish I hadn't done it!. try to express your frustration/emotions through art or some other permanent way that you can keep forever if you wish or get rid of later if you want that!. Your mum sounds approachable and you sound level headed, so perhaps it's time for you to get diagnosed!. If you end up taking medication for it, it doesn't have to be a big deal but will just give you more of a balanced feeling and these days thankfully they have learnt a lot about what to give kids that's safe!.

You could just be borderline and need something very little but if you have this condition and don't have it treated you could find a lot of thigns harder as you get older that really you don't need to find so hard!. Life is difficult enough for anyone, trust me, and you will have many battles to face but don't disadvantage yourself by struggling silently now!. you might just need something like a few cousnelling sessions or some outlet that can help you focus positively!. For the record, all parents annoy the crap out of us at some stage but especially as we're becoming adults - I kinda think this is healthy otherwise we'd all be living with them long after we should be off having young adult adventures! You may be attention seeking, but that's only because you need attention and know it!. Now you've got it - you're one step closer to doing something about it hopefully, just make sure what you do with it is very good for you and your future!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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