Does it sound like I have Depression?

Question

I'm not really looking forward to things I used to looks forward too.

Felt in the dumps for almost 2 months

I still go out with my friends, have a laugh ad have fun, but I'm reluctant to go out in the first place.

Constant fear of Death.

My Parents don't seem to see a difference in my personality or behavior .

I do have a reason to feeling down. (Wouldn't a depressed person have no reason?)

I still laugh and have fun.

Random thoughts of hurting people, (But I love everyone I'm around aand I'd never live with myself if I ever hurt them... But I get scared that I'l do it someday)

Normal childhood

Loving parents and sibling.

Constant anxiety.

Well? what do you think? It's all up and down...

help? thanks

Answer 1

Sometimes people can figure out the cause of their depression, sometimes they can't. It sounds like you do have depression but it sounds like you have other issues going on as well (like anxiety). I would suggest talking to a psychiatrist and getting a proper evaluation. There are medications such as lexapro that treat both depression and anxiety.  

Answer 2

It is normal to be feel blue when you have a legitimate reason.

It sounds like you do have some issues that you need to work on.

Random thoughts of hurting people

Constant Fear of Death

Both of these things can have a negative influence on your life.

If you truly have loving parents, I would talk to them about how you feel.

You may benefit from some cognitive thinking therapy by a licensed professional.

Answer 3

your idea that people with depression dont have a reason for being depressed is wrong...there is always a trigger for something and usually with depressed people oftentimes they are depressed for so long and have been down for so long that they dont even remember the trigger and just cant get out of it. .--one thing tho is depression doesnt make you want to hurt people or think of hurting people--depression makes people think of ending their OWN lives.  you may just have an anxiety disorder and not depression.

Answer 4

just cool down and think positive

Answer 5

depression needs no cause and it can come and go.....the fact that you are still able to get out and laugh is great....i only muster up the courage once or twice a year!

so here's my trick, when the ugly thought come into my head and scarey violent or sad ideas are to vivid to cope with i draw them, write it down, rhym a poem,,,,,,,find a way to vent it creativly!