Anxiety and/or Depression?

Question

I think I have some kind of a mental problem. I have been worrying about a lot of things for a while. Things that could happen to people I care about.

It takes me hours to get to sleep because my brain won't stop thinking about different senerios that could be going on to hurt my life. I feel like I can't stop worrying. I feel like my head is going to explode with all the worries. I can't stop it for a long time. And I seem to get upset over the littlest things.

I wish most days would pass by fast. I look at the clock a lot to see how much time is passing. I do have a life, I have things that I do sometimes, that will get my mind of things but it takes A LOT to do that. I think I may have an anxiety and/or depression problem. What do you think?

Answer 1

Depression is when you can't think of ANYTHING!!! good about yourself...

Anxiety is when you feel soo depressed and think about  stuff to much..

personally you have Anxiety...  at least you can just about see light at the end of the tunel

Answer 2

It sounds very possible, however, there are several physical things that can cause these kinds of symptoms like blood sugar problems, thyroid problems etc.  Best to go the doctor and get a physical exam with blood work to rule out something physical.  Explain everything to your doc & hold nothing back.  They've heard it all before and there's no reason to feel embarrassed even if it does end of being something psychological.  There are medications and treatments for everything.  Good luck.

Answer 3

It sounds like you have anxiety but i'm not sure that you have depression. Try doing deep breathing exercises daily, some people say it helps.

Answer 4

sounds somewhat like ADD

Answer 5

Yep, definetly sounds like anxiety. You sound like you are really stressed out. You should try finding a hobbie, sport or activity that will take that that stress away and that will relax you. Doing something that you enjoy will take some of the stress off and then hopefully you'll feel less anxious and will be able to sleep better.  

Answer 6

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Answer 7

A good way to stop these negative thoughts from whirling around in your mind is to write them down. Maybe every morning or when ever you feel like this, just get a pen and paper and begin to write. It doesn't have to make grammatical sense, just write everything that's on your mind. You will soon realise how many of your fears are irrational and unlikely to become reality. This always works for me.

Go for a run, long walk, cycle etc. (or some physical exercise) This will give you a natural high and keep these negative thoughs/senarios at bay. Both walking and running produce endorphins, brain chemicals that make you feel more happy and confident.

Hope this helps ;)

Answer 8

I used to feel the same way. Please take this into consideration. It worked for me, although I am not you.

I had overwhelming anxiety. It turned out to be my use of Splenda. Yup Splenda. How could something that taste so good, be so bad?



I like to say sucralose, not Splenda, because that is what Splenda is. And it is in a lot of stuff. Sadly, the package doesn't have to say Splenda or diet to have sucralose in it. You have to read labels. So, you might be using it and don't even know it!



Sucralose is poison. It ruined five years of my life. I had a laundry list of medical problems while taking it, including overwhelming anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, gastrointestinal issues and more.

Go ahead, google: anxiety splenda or anxiety sucralose or insomnia splenda or insomnia sucralose



The slogan, "Made from sugar..." is very misleading. Splenda might be made from sugar, but it is far from sugar. The resulting chemical is an organochloride (chlorocarbon). Organochlorides are typically poisons.



carbon monoxide - made from oxygen so its like a breath of fresh air

Answer 9

You'll get all kinds of diagnoses here. Only a professional can properly diagnose you. It sounds to me as if things are happening that you already know and don't know how to handle or want to face. So you possibly play out other situations in your mind to take yourself away from the real problem(s). I may be wrong however, I did the same thing. Am I right?

Answer 10

Sounds exactly like anxiety...

Anxiety is not a "mental illness" its a life illness.

Anxiety is not caused by any type of brain malfunction, therefore in my opinion medicine should be avoided.  The cause of anxiety is extreme stress and busy-ness which leads to lack of sleep, which enduces irratability and depression- the cure is to simplify your life and reduce your stress.

Anxiety can be confused with ADD and is often misdiagnosed, however, it certainly sounds like you have anxiety.

Answer 11

i just got done talking about this to someone. i have the same. anxiety and depression but im on the right track though its just that i want more and want it now but i have to look out so i wont have any setbacks. i hope things work for you and maybe we can be eachotheres backbone if you need. someone to be a guide

Answer 12

Aw you def. have an anxiety problem =( I  used to have the same exact problem as you that took me almost a year to get over...you juts have to try and not let things get to you so much..don't think about what is going to happen just focus on the present and worry about the future later...everything that is supposed to happen in time to come is going to happen whether you worry about it or not so why waste time now when you can enjoy yourself and spend time with the ones you love. good luck xoxo  

Answer 13

I think you definitely should see a doctor about anxiety.  I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and what you are going through sounds like I could have written it.  Meds can help, as well as meditation and relaxation techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  The sooner you treat it the better your chance of recovery.  

Best of luck to you.

Answer 14

I don't know what it is but I know it is a problem which is happening to me also.

Answer 15

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