Am I depressed? As in the disorder?

Question

background info-

I'm 18 years old, my life's not grand, my mom is non existent in my life, my dad cares more about controlling me than he does caring about me (he's middle eastern), I don't have any close girlfriends, and I get stressed about money (I pay for pretty much everything)

but I also have this great boyfriend who treats me well, we've been together for 6 months so it's not exciting as it once was, but we have yet to get in a real fight, and we care about each other very much.

I guess my problem is is that I don't think I'm good enough for anything. I have really bad confidence issues, and I'm constantly doubting (for no particular reason) my boyfriend's love for me. I can get really sad but not to the point where it's bipolar sadness, just more down in the dumps. I always wish I had a different family or just girlfriends. I thought about seeing a psychologist but due to money and time it's not possible right now.

Answer 1

i know exactly what your going through my mom isn't the best mom out their and my dad recently moved out. i know it sucks and everything but at least you have your bfs shoulder to lean on.

yea you probably are depressed but i dont think its permanent.

good luck.

Answer 2

Talk to your boyfriend. It seems like hes' the only positive thing going on in your life.

Also, try and make a list of the GOOD things in your life and focus on that.

To boost your confidence and self esteem, think about your great bf and remember that he's with YOU...he chose YOU. I bet you have a great smile, or pretty hair....think about what YOU do like about your self and focus on that!

Answer 3

it sounds like you have more of a situational depression, not caused by a

chemical imbalance er anything ..

it also sounds like ur main problem is an anxiety disorder

do you have a guidence councillor in your school that you can

speak with ?

Answer 4

I don't think it is depression, you just lack self esteem. I am the same way with my boyfriend. He is perfect in every way and I feel so inferior to him. But I know he loves me and that's all that matters.

Stressing about money is normal.

When I was in my mid teens I went through depression. I hated myself and didn't care much for people. I didn't care about how they thought I dressed or if I was overweight. I couldn't connect to my family. I thought I'd be better off dead.

Answer 5

I think you just need some kind of change in your life,

go out more and try to make more girlfriends,

you should talk to your boyfriend about this.

hope that helps.

Answer 6

well you seem a little troubled and maybe you should talk to your dad about some of these problems or talk to your boy friend everyone needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes and hey maybe Yahoo answers is your virtual shoulder