I think I am suffering from depression?.?!


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I think I am suffering from depression?.?

I am 21 and believe I have symptons of depression. I will go into detail below;

-I have been on medication for anxiety for a while now, but I think my problem has developed into a more serious form of depression. I am constantly worried about anything from exams to global warming, and the medication (diazepan) no longer alleviates these feelings.

-I can not maintain a regular sleep pattern. It takes me up to five hours to get to sleep although I have found that once I do drift off I can sleep for 14-15 hours without waking. During the time I am awake, I constantly feel tired.

-I have not left my house, except to go to work, for 2 months now.

-Perhaps most important, I constantly feel sad and like there is nothing to live for. I dont see myself forming relationships, and am also losing many friends.

I would like to see a psychiatrist but dont think I could afford it. Does anyone have any constructive advice?


Answers:

Some places offer free counselling, and by the way, seeing your doctor costs nothing! It sounds like you definatley have depression, i know what its like becuase i have too. How about talking to a close friend, or just someelse you trust e.g. a family member. But I know that can be hard. Apart from that, all i can say is that you need to get whatever new feelings and emotions you are having asssed as soon as possible before they get any worse. Good Luck!




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