Could this be considered depression?

Question

I used to have a lot of problems with depression and I thought that I was pretty much all over them now...

But for the past few months, at really random times, I'll just start feeling like the most worthless person ever. I'll think about all the bad decisions I've made in my life and I'll feel totally and completely useless. And I'll feel like the only thing I have to live for is my family.

I don't go on feeling like that for days on end...it's usually just a couple of hours...and then I'm fine again.

It's just an awful feeling to have. Is it depression or something else?

Answer 1

Hm, it is possible. Everyone gets down on themselves sometimes. But since it only lasts a few hours I wouldn't worry. As long as you don't feel like hurting yourself or hurting someone else I would just say it's the blues. If you ever feel like its getting to be too much, go talk to someone.  

Answer 2

You need to see a doctor & not have YA decide if you are depressed. as for the "bad decisions" let them go... i'm pretty sure that whatever it is, i can top it. i am the king of bad life choices & i beat myself up over them but, i think to myself that the people around me / the people i hurt have forgave me...... i need to forgive myself. it works for awhile & some self medication gets me by.

i need to find a new Doctor that last "sucker" kept wanting to take my "blood". i think his name was Dr. Acula

Answer 3

Greta, if you have depression for more than 2 weeks without relief you are definitely suffering from depression. It's a difficult thing to go through and you do feel really alone at these times.

I went through it, and although I'm older than you I've gone through it my entire life.

If I'm right I read at one point that you are 17? I hope I have that right.

There were many times I couldn't even pinpoint where my depression was coming from.

There are chemical "neurotransmitters" in all our brains, and sometimes those chemicals aren't firing off like they're supposed to.

I would tell your parents, there are wonderful therapists out there that can help you through times like this. They do have medications, but being that you're young (really hope I have that right) they may be more careful in prescribing them.

If there is a history of depression in your family, know that it can be hereditary. I believe I got mine from both my grandmothers and my mother.

You are so incredibly bright and beautiful (your pics). Talk to your parents, there is nothing wrong with therapy. I refused it for years, all the way since my teen-age years and when I finally got it, my life turned around.

Please don't think this about yourself, I understand those feelings, even to this day I fall into depression, but I know that there are people who need me and things I need to do.

You're the whiz kid at baseball...! And I bet you're brilliant at a lot of things.

Answer 4

Everybody got their moments. Sometimes we just look at the negative side of our decisions but there's always a positive side. So cheer up. Eat, exercise and most importantly sleep. Your depression won't last long. xD

Answer 5

I would consider it depression.  Because normally people should find satisfaction and enjoyment in things they previously had done in life.  Of course all of us mess up at times.  I don't know if you've experienced a life changing event recently, or if the "same-o-same-o" has become uninteresting.

Personally I think it is good feeling to have.  It makes you think.

Good Luck,

Buster

Answer 6

Maybe you are kind of regressing from time to time; you just slip back into an old mode of thinking. Old (thinking) habits die hard. Maybe you just need to practice challenging your thoughts. For every negative thought you challenge it with an opposite thought. Or use distraction; turn your attention to something that is positive and engrossing. Or imagery, try to call up an image or memory (like a family photo) that brings you pleasure.

Try these, they usually work for me.

Answer 7

It's time to meet a nice guy and develope a relationship.  You're not worthless at all.  I'm sure you have a lot to offer.  Maybe it's time for you to figure out what you would like to do with your life.  Depressed? Yes.  Depression?  I don't think so.

Answer 8

i feel the same way...........i don't even care if i live for my family......i am severely depressed.so i say yes....takes one to know one

Answer 9

It sounds like depression, or it could be a hormone imbalance, The only way for sure is to get blood work done ,hope you feel better soon*

Answer 10

It sounds chemical.  Maybe there is a hormonal issue of some sort.

Apart from that, people your age go through phases like that a lot, as do other age groups as well.  

Depression? I don't think so.  Most depressed people are stuck in a denial zone; sure that they are not.  Depression is an all consuming state.

Bad life decisions?  At your age you can overcome just about any of them.  I assume that having kids wasn't one of those ill-advised choices.  that one can't be undone so easily.

Answer 11

Greta i felt the same you felt Last year , i had moments were i cried and felt sad for no reason and got so down i just wanted to be alone, but i had  Family and friends to help,  what i learned is that We do mistakes in your life because we are Humans and were not perfect, what i do is ask God to help me get through this stage and he has, just hang out with your Family and friends who care and when your down just relax and talk to someone , but if you cant do that Write in a Journal i did that

and Greta IF you need to talk im here to Listen

God bless

Answer 12

Depression - clinical depression - is a hormone imbalance and can be identified by your doctor.

Being depressed is different, and COMPLETELY normal. If it is reoccurring frequently, or is inflicting your normal behaviours, social, personal, etc. then you might be depressed.

If you're concerned, go and see a psychiatrist. They are WONDERFUL people, in my experience. If you find one that doesn't seem to be thorough or helpful, find a new one. Right away. They might refer you to a psychotherapist (I love these people, one of them changed my life forever). The psychotherapist can and will get to the bottom of the problem asap. and if you feel they are not, try a different type of therapy (there are many to choose from, and surely one to fit you individually!).

In the mean time, chin up, good luck, and take care of yourself. Taking care of your PHYSICAL self is the first step in tking care of your mental self.... no matter what the problem.

Trust me, been there, done that, got the t-shirt, wore it out! :)

I'm cheering for ya, we're all in this together, you are not alone. Haha we're all stuck here together on this crazy planet eh?

*smile*