Hormonal or depression??!


Question: Hormonal or depression!?!?
i am 14 and i have alot of little things going on in my life with my family and stuff has happened 2 me that i woodnt be comfortable to put on an open forum but i have always gotten really hormonal the week before and at the time i get my period as most of us do but i have been hormonal for like 5 weeks and i cant snap out of it and i am normally such a positive thinker and i feel like im stressed about nothing and i can talk 2 my parents and friends and stuff my parents r worried about me and stuff but i have made myself have this constant anxiety tummy ache and i just cry all the time and i hate it and one of my friends takes anti depressants and he says they work but i h8 taking medication that isnt natural but in u guys opinion do u think it cood be anything other than depression!? my rents want me 2 c a doctor or the school couciler but i cant think of how thay can help!. has anybody gone throught this!?!?!? any thoughts!?!? this may sound stupid but i feel crapWww@Answer-Health@Com


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There are quizzes on anxiety, and depression, on page E, in section 1, at http://www!.ezy-build!.net!.nz/~shaneris and my comprehensive posts are on page L, in section 6, and page Z!.12, in sections 2, but view either section in full, according to the results of the quiz!. A doctor can test for hypothyroidism, or low magnesium levels, etc!., which may be the cause of depression, and refer you to a therapist who uses Cognitive, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy!. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ See stress treatments, at ezy build, below in section 42!. A certain level of stress is unavoidable, in modern society, so it is a good idea to develop effective coping methods!. For others, or yourself: A massage (at least neck and shoulders) with jasmine, lavender, and/or juniper essential oils added to the massage oil, and to a warm bath, preferably beforehand, to help make any tension knots and muscles more pliant (they may only want, say, a juniper & sandalwood mix: check first)!. See if they will do long, stretching yoga exercises, or t'ai chi with you (see section 2, at ezy build, below)!.

Practise daily, one of the relaxation techniques on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i; whichever works best for you, but the mindfulness breathing for 15 - 20 mns is ideal, although the progressive muscle relaxation can be learned quickly, and takes only several minutes, if pressed for time!. Employ the EFT version for use in public, for which you can reasonably claim that you have a headache, as you massage/tap your temples, but it may be advisable to restrict yourself to subvocalising (saying it to yourself, in your mind, not aloud)!. Section 53, and pages 2, 2!.q and 2!.o refer!. "Even though I sometimes suffer from stress, I deeply and completely accept myself"!.

(The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective!. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case!.)!. Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath!. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second)!. Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times!. Then close your eyes and relax!. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel!.
Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner!. Then, repeat the procedure one last time!. Some people may find that this is all they need do!. With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention!. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over!. With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention!.


You can also multitask, using the gazing technique, as you walk/jog or exercise, by focusing on a distant object, or just focus awareness on how each step feels, noting any thoughts which flash across your mind, without pursuing any particular train of thought, just gently redirect your focus to the task at hand!. For some people, it helps to visualise of a quiet, relaxing scene, (Imagine, as vividly as you can, that you are on a tropical beach, reclining comfortably; you luxuriate, as the the sun warms you, and a gentle breeze caresses your skin lightly, inhaling the tangy, sea scented, salt laden spray from the sparkling, translucent, aqua waves, crashing on the white, coral beach sand, and feeling the hot sand slip through your fingers in one hand, sipping your favorite drink with the other; all the while, the seagulls call, swoop and cavort playfully overhead in a cloudless, azure sky: you feel just like one of them, free to soar and cartwheel, or just glide in the moist, heavy air, and that this moment will last forever !.!.!. )!.

Some people may find it helps when they listen to: http://www!.amazon!.com/Sounds-Of-The-Ocea!.!.!. Other suggestions: http://www!.secretsofmeditation!.com/demo!.!.!.!.
and the audio, as well as the printed version, at: http://www!.lessons4living!.com/relaxation!.!.!. and http://www!.amazon!.com/Ambient-Rain-Sound!.!.!. or the mountain river sounds!. Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily, replacing 2 of them with cod liver oil supplements, or a teaspoonful of the oil (I spread mine on toast, and mask its strong taste with fishpaste, and pepper), in the winter months only!. Those people who receive adequate exposure to sunlight, daily, won't need the vitamin D from cod liver oil, but many people, particularly those in latitudes far from the equator, find this difficult, to achieve!. Eat healthily, in accordance with your "nutritional type" as determined at http://www!.mercola!.com/ SEARCHBAR!.

Try having a cup of "Tension Tamer", herbal tea, by Celestial Seasonings, (from supermarket tea, or health food aisles) or make some at home, and cool, then bottle, and drink as needed (I find it so strong tasting, that I need to drink it quickly, followed by something like fruit juice, to take away the taste, but others may find it more tolerable)!. C(h)amomile tea is a more palatable option!. As with all herbal/green teas, use lemon/lime, and/or a little sweetener (NOT ARTIFICIAL!!!) but no cream, or milk!.

Xylitol, or Stevia is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a little honey, because these will reduce "sugar spikes", which later deplete you of energy!. Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar!. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables, and fruit!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

be careful of anti depressants in your age group as they can cause feelings of suicide and make you feel worse!.!.do other things like talk with a counselor to get evaluated for depression!.!.!.first a physical and some blood work !.maybe you are hormonal!.!.!? !.!.i am suffering from a multitude of ills but too much meds makes me confused and more depressed and anxiousWww@Answer-Health@Com

my guess would be stress!.!.!.if i were in your shoes i would talk to a counselor!.!.!.the sooner the better you dont wanna go on much longer in the state u are in!.!.!.counselors have a lot to offer just be honest and im sure they can help you out!.!.!.!.any other questions you can email me im a student of psychology getting rady to start a degree program in counseloingWww@Answer-Health@Com

It could b hormonal,I'm guessing you're a teen,right!?Try therapy it could help you cope with the stress!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You are not being silly Hun!.

It is estimated that one in every three of us, will at some point suffer from depression or mental illness!. I certainly have!.

It does sound that you are rather 'down' at the moment and it probably has a lot to do with the stuff you cannot discuss on here!. I think it is a great idea to go and see the School Councilor as talking the often the best way to get to the bottom of things!.

As regards drugs, not at this stage to be honest!. If you are not taking any prescribed tablets or medicine, then you could try some St Johns Wort, a food supplement, which is perfectly natural and you can buy it from any Health Food Shop or Chemist!. it is known as the 'sunshine plant' and it can really help to lift your mood!.

BUT do go and see that councilor too and talk openly with those who care for you!. Talking will help you to lift your worries!.

If things do not improve, don't be afraid to see your Doctor, he will be able to help!.

good luck and take care xxxWww@Answer-Health@Com

I believe you have answered your own question!.!.!. "I have a lot of little things going on in my life!.!.!. I would not be comfortable to put on an open forum"!. Find an outlet!.!.!. weather it be a trusted adult, (aunt, uncle, teacher, council someone who you can go to in confidence that they will keep what you want in strictest confidence) Sometime just talking out-loud what is happening will help keep things in perspective!. (Don't Bottle It All Up Inside!.!.!. THIS is not a healthy way of dealing with things!.) Find someone to talk to!.

Take it slow, when you start talking!.!.!. get through the emotions and cry and get it out, and rationalize a new plan of how to overcome whatever the circumstances are!. Also, keeping a journal of whatever it is that you are bottling up!.!.!. may help!. You may cry a lot while you write but don't get hung up on spelling or such just get it out on paper!. Then tear it up or share it with someone!. Give yourself time to heal and come to terms and / or make a plan to deal with "the stuff" that is going on!.

Hang in there kid, and keep reaching out!.!.!. you will find the answers you searching for!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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