Are these signs of depression?

Question

I think that I have been depressed for quite some time now. I have a lot of odd symptoms but I'm not sure if they could be from being depressed. For starters I haven't been to willing to tell anyone about depression because my family (particularly my mother) does not believe in depression and I come from a wealthy family and they might think I have no reason to be depressed. I have trouble sleeping at night, I stay up till 1am or later....I toss and turn in bed and just give up and go on the computer or watch TV.....when I finally fall asleep I can't wake up till about noon although I make myself get up earlier so I don't feel like I've slept the day away. When I do wakeup and start my day I feel alright but then I just get tired and all I want to do is grab a blanket and watch a movie. I Love cold dark dreary weather....I like my room to be dark and my living room, I just like candle light.....of course if a light has to go on in the evening I will tolerate it. I also Love sad music, and romantic.....I like my fair share of fast, upbeat music but I usually go for the sad ballad type....as for weather- I hate summer because of the heat.I Love cloudy, breezy Autumn days and Winter.

Also I have moments where I'm extremely sad then super happy. Most of the time I just feel OK......not happy or sad, kind of in between. I'm 19 years old and would like a part time small job but my feelings get in the way and can't seem to focus at jobs I have tried. These sad, strange feelings get in the way of me finding a job..I don't look sad and emotional physically, people know me for my smile and how outgoing I am ..............are these symptoms of depression? how does a doctor diagnose depression?

I would really appreciate answers......thank you :)

Answer 1

You don't seem depressed, just a little sad.

Answer 2

I do not think that these are symptoms of depression. I think you are quite sad about something and you just need to learn how to deal with the issues.

I do know how you feel though, I have been through this myself. I just wanted to do nothing and watch tv (sometimes I'd just be sitting there and not even know what was going on.) Had so many thoughts running through my mind. It is just that I was really sad due to someone dying. That was my reason.

But you should try to find something that makes you happy. Something that you want to do and not let your sadness take control of yourself. You should set a goal and work hard towards it. I am still working towards my goal. Never give up though

Quitters never win and winners never quit... Chin up

Answer 3

Having Suffered from depression myself i actually don't think this is that you have, however there is something bothering you deep down to make u seem so sad and withdrawn, maybe u do need a chat with you dr and just tell him everything you have said on here and he can take it from there....good luck x

Answer 4

Well I am no expert but I think you should really start with adjusting your sleep pattern so that it is normal like eight hours a night and make yourself get up in the morning. I find the more sleep I have the more I want and I suffer from depression.

If you want it to hold you down it will, but if you take control of your life and make a concious decision to not be on the medication and to tal to people (maybe a friend or counsellor), make nots of things that get you down and pin point reasons as well as stay healthy and fit you can manage it.

Maybe you would find having a job would help with your self esteem. Good luck

Answer 5

Did all this stuff just start?  The things you said don't really sound like symptoms of depression i.e. liking sad music, coudy days etc.  That could just be the type of person you are.  However if you find yourself feeling sad, hopeless and losing interest in things you usually like to do or thinking about suicide these are definietly signs and don't ignore them!  It also sounds like it could possible be bi-polar disorder since you said that your moods seems to fluctuate.  You should talk to someone about this- if not your own parents then maybe a close friend or their parents.  Or you could make an appt with your doctor and talk to him/her about what they think you should do.  Depression is real, but you don't have to suffer in silence.  There is so much help available- dont let what your family might think hold you back.  Good luck. You will be ok Honey!

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