I really need help, there's no one I feel comfortable telling this to...?!

Question: I really need help, there's no one I feel comfortable telling this to...?

I've been a bit depressed in the past couple of months, with random moments of sadness or happiness. I was never like this, my mind will turn one little meaningless negative thought into something very stressful and depressing, but I won't realize that until later. The guy I love and have been head over heels over has told me how much he is in love with me and for some reason, hearing that hasn't made me as happy as it used to. And now that too, is making me even more depressed. It's making me wonder if I really do still love him or if this is just a result from this depression thing going on. I have a busy schedule to seek help and I'm honestly kind of shy to see a therapist, I can't talk about my emotions without feeling anxiety and nervous that I'll start crying, so in a way I'm a little embarrassed to tell anyone about it. Will this pass? or should I really seek help? :(

Answers:

I think yours is mild or borderline depression. It'll pass but be aware of signs which may indicate it is worsening. Like loss of appetite, mood swings, feeling extremely sad, feeling hopeless and helpless, feeling that life has no meaning, not being interested to do anything...in such cases you should seek help. I was depressed after i lost my job and i needed to take some anti-depressant drugs and do meditation to get better. I am still trying to get a new job. You say you are busy and your boyfriend loves you, which are great ! Try meditation. It really helps. Also try to read some motivational books like books by Louise Hay or Wayne Dyer or motivational sayings etc. Above all dont lose hope and have a positive mental attitude. Every cloud has a silver lining. Things will definitely get better ! :)

You are probably just in a rut. You say you are really busy, so find free time. Spend time with your boyfriend. Go on a date with him, or go out with friends. Do something fun, or if you seriously don't have time, then just find a way to make yourself laugh. Videos on youtube, or tv. Just have a little fun

Hello, this may help you. It is a free 94 Page downloadble book titled How To Win The War On Depression

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If it's the past couple months, I would say it sounds like Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression that is most prominent in the winter months. There are various treatments, including therapy, anti-depressant medications, light therapy (because of lack of sunlight) and there are studies that suggest Vitamin D supplementation can sometimes help.

The only real difference between SAD and Dysthymia (which is what we could commonly call depression, but there are actual clinical criteria that specify various things, such as duration, etc) is the fact that it occurs mainly (or deeply worsens) in the winter months. A doctor should be seen, and they'd likely recommend medication and therapy. And don't worry about crying, etc, when you talk to a therapist - it is cathartic to you and therapists expect it and are trained to deal with it.

Master's student in Community Mental Health Counseling

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