Could I have atypical depression (or any other type) or is it all just in my hea!


Question: Could I have atypical depression (or any other type) or is it all just in my head?
My parents are going through a tough divorce and lately I've been really happy at small stuff and really sad at other stuff. When I start crying, I cannot stop for like an hour. I take things very personally, like I feel like I'm being rejected or judged and that no one loves me and stuff. My dad suggested that I might have depression (we were having a "family talk" and I started crying and screaming because I was really angry at my sister. I thought she was trying to offend me but she wasn't doing anything like that.) I searched it and came up with atypical depression. But with atypical depression there's supposed to be weight gain and excessive sleep but I've had just the opposite. I've stopped getting hungry at all and have lost a fair amount of weight and I'll get very very tired but I cannot sleep no matter how hard I try. Also with atypical depression it says that the limbs get very heavy, which mine do, I feel as though I cannot stand on my legs or walk because they're heavy and then I feel like I can't move my arms, but after that goes away I sort of can't feel my hands or feet. Like when you see something disgusting and you clench your toes or something to get rid of that feeling but it happens randomly and for long periods of time (I have it in my feet right now and have had it since approx. 11 am and its nearly 2 now). I don't want to go to the doctor and sound stupid thinking I have something I obviously don't, but does this sound like it could be atypical depression or anything else?

I've also had a lot of these issues for awhile (the judgement, feeling worthless, hopeless, I would sometimes contemplate suicide, etc.) but I wonder if the divorce has triggered it at all.

Thanks

Answers:

Stop diagnosing yourself. It sounds like clinical depression to me. What makes you think it's atypical? Are you functioning? Do you go to school? Are you able to socialize with others? If you answered yes it is not atypical. Get mental health treatment.

I wasn't trying to be rude. I work in psych and some of my clients have been in bed for years. They have severe atypical depression. They don't do anything else except go to meals and shower when staff tells them to.

Primary Therapist Mental Health (Master's Degree)



It sounds like you have been having a difficult time right now. Processing through a family divorce can be really difficult and bring up lots of uncertainty, and contemplating suicide is serious. Some of what you describe could be symptoms of Depression, but doctors can help you sort through these feelings and help recommend resources that should be helpful. They are used to talking to people about feelings like this, so you don't have to feel stupid! You could also talk to a school counselor, a therapist, pastor/priest, or even go to a hospital. Just talk to someone, so they can help you!

If you want to talk, you can also call the Boys Town National Hotline at 1-800-448-3000. You can also email or chat with a Counselor at the website www.YourLifeYourVoice.org. Take Care!

Counselor KP

www.YourLifeYourVoice.org



My parents went through a tough divorce too and it really gets to you, I dealt with it by listening to hard music and swearing at people a lot. But you get over it, and even though you carry some new baggage and bad habits, it works out to be alright. If you get too depressed just go see a professional, there's nothing to be embarrassed about simply being worried. Good luck.

experience




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