How do you know if you are really depressed or just in a funk?!
Question: How do you know if you are really depressed or just in a funk!?
I'm normally a really happy, cheerful girl but I've been in a total funk lately!. I don't know if it's because all my friends are out of town for the summer and I'm just lonely or what!. I've never had a break out before, and suddenly my face started looking gross last month and I haven't felt like going anywhere because I'm
so embarrassed!. I'm 16 and I know it's not so shocking to have a zit, but I've always been the girl with the pretty face!. That's my thing!. I used to model!. Now I look fugly!. It's awful because I feel so gross I don't want to go out and so I stay home and just munch on junk and now I've gained like 12 pounds and I'm fat and none of my clothes fit!. I haven't even left the house today!. I'm still in my pjs at six pm!.I was so happy about not having to get up for school that I started staying up super late and now I can't ever fall asleep until like 4 in the morning and I sleep till noon!.I feel numb and gross!. I don't want to hang w anyone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
so embarrassed!. I'm 16 and I know it's not so shocking to have a zit, but I've always been the girl with the pretty face!. That's my thing!. I used to model!. Now I look fugly!. It's awful because I feel so gross I don't want to go out and so I stay home and just munch on junk and now I've gained like 12 pounds and I'm fat and none of my clothes fit!. I haven't even left the house today!. I'm still in my pjs at six pm!.I was so happy about not having to get up for school that I started staying up super late and now I can't ever fall asleep until like 4 in the morning and I sleep till noon!.I feel numb and gross!. I don't want to hang w anyone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I would say it is something hormonal but I'm not a doctor
My dad is the same way with me
He is always out working out in the morning and then he works from like 1 to 5 then he goes out with a different women every night
But I think that if you got out even though you are embarassed then you would feel better
I've broken out too and I felt the same way
I felt like I couldn't go anywhere and didn't feel like seeing anyones face
But as soon as I got out and got some fresh air I felt alot better
That's all I can say just get out there and hopefully it will go away but once again I'm a guy and no doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com
My dad is the same way with me
He is always out working out in the morning and then he works from like 1 to 5 then he goes out with a different women every night
But I think that if you got out even though you are embarassed then you would feel better
I've broken out too and I felt the same way
I felt like I couldn't go anywhere and didn't feel like seeing anyones face
But as soon as I got out and got some fresh air I felt alot better
That's all I can say just get out there and hopefully it will go away but once again I'm a guy and no doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com
It is hormone time, not much you can do about it, you are not depressed!. What could help is stay away from sugar eat some chicken noodle soup with crackers, while watching a movie you like!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Well you could always talk to a councilor/doctor, and they could give you a professional opinion!. It is hard to pinpoint when you are 16 though, with teen angst and all!. with what you say, it sounds like you might be a bit depressed!. the difference between a funk and depression is mostly length of time, so just evaluate!. Have you felt sad the whole month!? Are the people/things that used to make you happy not as effective!?(friends, pets, cousins, siblings) If you had a massive outbreak of acne a month ago, your emotions might stem from massive amounts of stress!. you should try cutting down on that stress!. but talk to a councilor for sure!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This could be hormonal!. Birth control can have all kinds of side effects, especially weight gain and mood issues!. You should talk to your Dr!. about this!. Depression is also possible, and your Dr!. will consider that also!. There are things you could do to make you feel better for now!. Consider using this time alone to take walks outside, or other outdoor adventures by yourself!. Even reading a book outside or in front of an open window might help lift your spirits!. The sun this time of year can really help with being in a "funk"!. Besides, getting to know yourself is always good!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It sounds like there could be a number of things going on!. My very first suggestion is to talk with your medical doctor to make sure the birth control isn't causing the breakouts and the bad moods!.
Barring the birth control being a culprit, you may have some depression!. Your original question asked about differentiating depression from 'just a funk'!. The symptoms we look for in people who are suffering from clinical depression are:
- loss on interest in pleasurable activities (we call this anhedonia)
- loss of appetite OR excessive eating
- poor sleep, inability to get to sleep, OR excessive sleep!.
- sad mood most of the day, every day!.
- feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness
The unfortunate part is that many medicines can give people many of the same symptoms!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Barring the birth control being a culprit, you may have some depression!. Your original question asked about differentiating depression from 'just a funk'!. The symptoms we look for in people who are suffering from clinical depression are:
- loss on interest in pleasurable activities (we call this anhedonia)
- loss of appetite OR excessive eating
- poor sleep, inability to get to sleep, OR excessive sleep!.
- sad mood most of the day, every day!.
- feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness
The unfortunate part is that many medicines can give people many of the same symptoms!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com