Question about depression.. I want to know if something is normal or not..?!
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Question about depression.. I want to know if something is normal or not..?
Here's my question.
I am a 19 year old female who is mostly healthy with the exception of always being (a lot) colder than everyone else. Basically all my life I've always gotten moody when I don't get sleep (who doesn't) but a thing I find strange is that often at night (even if I'm not at all tired), if I have a problem I get very depressed. Like as if I am suffering from a form of depression, I get listless, tired, don't want to see anyone, feel extremely sad, don't want to eat and feel very hopeless, which often leads to me crying and wishing I wasn't alive (not suicidal.. just wishing I wasn't here so I didn't have to deal with stuff). But then I go to bed.. and in the morning I always feel better. Like as if nothing ever happened.. even if something is still upsetting me.. it's nowhere near what I was feeling. SO my question is.. is this normal? Is this something I should talk to a doctor about it? Thanks for your help.
signed,
Confused
Answers:
If you are depressed for no reason that is a problem.
You MIGHT be bipolar, b/c so far you've said:
1. You're moody.
2. Depressed one moment than happy the next.
Whatever the case, I hope you were honest about the suicidal part and don't become that way. Just don't. Even though it might be the best thing for your happiness, others will suffer your loss.
With that said, really take everything into reality. Your mind is a machine, it will follow a set pattern. You can trick yourself into being happy. What I'd do if I were in your shoes is plug in my iPod or something, put on a nice cheery ditty on, and let myself fall asleep to it. If you do that for whatever reason, just be sure to keep the volume low so you don't damage your ears, b/c the 8 hrs or so can really hurt your ears.
If you REALLY absolutely have to, and don't think you can do this alone, go to a doctor. But, that IS pretty pathetic if you need someone to help you with your problem. Sorry if you're offended by that, but its true, b/c you don't need help.