Am i depressed? ?

Question

my mom has a horrible disease that makes her in a wheelchair and she cant eat or talk...also i am kinda overweight and people and my family make fun of me....i have to help out alot at home and basically raise myself and my sister barely does anything....i am often sad like when i hear songs and stuff or if i just think about my mom....so am i depresed?

Answer 1

It sounds like you're depressed, but you have reasons to be depressed.  Mostly what you need is someone to talk to.  Try a professional counselor.

Answer 2

Pray. Prayer can move mountains.

Have self confidence. Try to reduce your overweight.

I really feel sad about your problems, but you should not lose heart. Be bold and courageous.

Answer 3

I don't know how old you are, but It would be best to see a therapist. Sounds like depression to me, and check this website out;

www.depressionandanxietypain.com

Hold your head high.

Answer 4

you my not be happy, but its not depression. Clinical depression is when you are sad whether something good or bad happens. A depressed person could win a million dollars and still be sad.

Answer 5

Common symptoms of depression

Depressed or irritable mood most of the day—nearly every day

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities (such as hobbies, work, s*x, or being with friends) most of the day—nearly every day

A sudden change in weight (weight loss without dieting, gaining more than 5% of body weight in 1 month), or a change in appetite

Inability to sleep or sleeping too much, nearly every day

Agitation or restlessness (observed by others) nearly every day

Constant fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day

Frequent feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt nearly every day

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions nearly every day

Frequent thoughts of death or suicide (or a suicide attempt or plan)

Important note: If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, seek professional help immediately through your healthcare professional, or call 411 to get the phone number for the nearest local suicide hotline.

In addition to having five or more of the symptoms above, in order to lead to the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD)This is a physician's term for a specific type of depression. A person who suffers from a major depressive disorder must have either a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. The person must have these symptoms consistently for at least a two-week period. Furthermore, this mood must represent a change from the person's normal mood. It should also be having a negative impact on his or her daily function, such as family, work, socializing, etc. A depressed mood caused by drugs or alcohol, or one caused by a medical condition, is not considered a major depressive disorder. Remember, only a doctor can properly diagnose this or any other disorder., the symptoms must cause significant distress or impair the person's ability to function. This means the symptoms have a negative affect on how the person functions socially, at his or her job, or in some other aspect of their life.

It's important to know that there are several different illnesses that can account for symptoms of depression. Your doctor or other healthcare professional must rule out other possible causes (including other medicines or illegal drugs) before diagnosing you with depression.

Depression is Not the Same for Everyone

You don't need to experience all of the signs and symptoms listed above to be diagnosed with depression. Symptoms will also vary from person to person. For instance, compared with depressed men, depressed women are more likely to experience guilt, weight gain, anxiety, eating disorders, or increased sleep. Depressed older adults tend to experience persistent sadness or “empty” moods.

It is important to remember that depression is a medical condition like any other. And, just as there are treatments for conditions like diabetes or heart disease, there are treatment options available for depression.

Be sure to seek the assistance of a healthcare professional so they can determine if you have symptoms of depression. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of depression, take the Depression Self-Screener and then discuss the results with your healthcare professional.

Answer 6

Honey I'm sorry to hear about your Mother .... And being made fun of hurts I know you sound like you need a friend to talk to and yes you could be having some depression you have alot to deal with and it's not going to be easy on you I've been where you are now except I was taking care of my Mother-in-law and she too was wheelchair bound I did it all for her including bathing her may she rest in peace so I know what your going through if you need someone to talk with just e-mail me............Now Smile this to shall pass