Am i depressed? Please answer, i'm desperate.?

Question

I get this overwhelming feeling of depression every so often, and can't handle anything. Someone might just make a comment and it makes me feel this way, for no reason. Then the opposite will happen and i'll feel incredibly deliriously happy. I'm worried it might send me over the edge. I don't know what i'll do. I've had an eating disorder in the past, how can I stop it from resurfacing?

Answer 1

You should really talk to your doctor.  It sounds like you could be bi polar and might need medication to stabilize your mood swings.  If that is the case and you are put on medication, make sure you take them otherwise your symptoms will re occur.

Answer 2

Pixie, it sounds like you have manic depression (bi-polar) where you swing from being very low to very high.

Go to your GP so that he can prescribe medication that can help control this, and refer you for other help if necessary.

Answer 3

not really enough information, see a psych.  could be bipolar but being just depressed and happy doesn't make you bipolar.  it all just depends on other symptoms.

Answer 4

sorry you are feeling this way. I have suffered from depression and anxiety which has needed hospital and psychiatric drugs. However from my experience of being a mother and a grandmother . I  think you will manage this difficult time. You are just a kid remember . Lots of kids feel like you and even have eating disorders which get better.

You are sensitive, that will bring you great happiness as well as this panic situation. Get the best book you can and study it to learn about mind disorders and mood changes, You are the best person to help yourself. Keep a journal and activity  note book.Do you know about cognitive behaviour. There are courses on the net , if you cannot afford to go to a therapist. be brave keep going . I am sure you are alright and you are right to face your feelings and examine them. all the best helen.

Answer 5

because you said about your mood changing from depression to happy it makes me think you may have bipolar.

there are 3 sorts of bipolar:

Bipolar I

Bipolar II

Cyclothymia

you can lots of info' on the net.

you should def' see your dr about this and about your worries of your ED coming back.

the sooner you get help, the better.

you are welcome to conatct me.

i have an ED too.

Answer 6

To start:

Diet and nutrition can affect total well being, even influencing our emotional state.  Balance and supplement your way to good diet with proper sources of vitamins and minerals.  Keep your blood sugar in balance (avoiding high-low swings), by avoiding simple sugars and eating good complex carbs (beans, pasta, cereals, whole rice),  proteins and all varieties of fruits and veggies.  Also, observe carefully to see if any foods or fumes or chemicals may be having an allergic or toxic affect on you.  We are often unaware of such things.  Get sufficient sleep and rest.  Exercise and have fun!  

Next:

Air your feelings to close friends, family or even friendly and knowledgeable acquaitences who will listen to you and GENTLY reflect back.  

Third:

If you still aren't feeling better then seek professional help.  

****If at any point these feelings become overwhelming you must seek help immediately!  

Fourth:

Let us know how you do!!  We care!!  We are all brothers and sisters...

Answer 7

You need to discuss with your GP the possibility of you being Bi-polar.

Really, it does sound a little like it.

Don't mean to worry you, I could be wrong of course.

Answer 8

Sounds like you need to talk to a therapist to help you handle you depression and anxiety.

Answer 9

bi polar?

be careful and ask help not very good signs

Answer 10

i don't think it's depression, depression is quite a complicated condition. it doesn't just involve feeling sad.

it can be mood swings (what you are having)

loss of interest

loss of apatite

sleeping problems and insomnia

anxiety

forget fullness

there's a lot of different things. (more then them)

Answer 11

Try

http://www.befrienders.org/

Answer 12

you need a friend. and talk to me if you want.  

Answer 13

i have the same problem. like me you probably suffer from depression.

Answer 14

it could be just your age, it could be depression, it could be bipolar, it could be one of several other things

as always with these things, you need to visit your doctor

Answer 15

Step 1: Ensure your emotion is controlled daily. Don't over reacted, stay calm and don't get worry easily

Step 2: Think before your action. Don't repeat her past experience on herself. Remind herself from time to time.

Step 3: Be confident to yourselves. Remember everyone is the winner. "Only One sperms out of millions fertilize an egg"

Step 4: Get a group of close friends to share your experience and get some activities that would occupied your time

Step 5: Increase scope of life. Meaning that she should involve in more social activities like dancing, outing and others.

Step 6: Put a rubberband on the wrist. If there is a negative thought, Tighten the rubber band and release it. Hence the effect of the pain would be able to reduce the possibility of negative thought.

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Good Luck.

You may read more articles of mine through

Besides, If you have more psychological problem, please write to me at

http://drgeorgeleow.blogspot.com/

Answer 16

Go to your GP and they may recommend that you go and see a counsellor.I think at times we all feel this way though, so you may feel better in time.

Answer 17

If you have 5 of the 9 below for over 2 weeks, it could be depression.

1. Depressed mood

2. Loss of interest in usual activities

3. Loss of appetite

4. Insomnia

5. Psychomotor retardation (slow thought or movement)

6. Loss of energy

7. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt

8. Diminished ability to think and poor concentration

9. Suicidal thought or action

See site below for natural help. There can be many causes.

http://www.phifoundation.org/heal.html

See page on happiness to keep any emotional disturbances from resurfacing.