Is it possible to be depressed without those persistant feelings of meloncholy?

Question

I know when i've been depressed before, there's been like a horrible feeling in my stomach, and it feels like there is a dark cloud hovering over me.

Now, however, i'm always irritable, angry, less light hearted, very serious although i fake it, and have gotten a lot more shy and socially uncomfortable. I dont know exactly when this started (and it wasnt drastic when it did start), but id say roughly a year or more ago.

i dont have these constant feelings of absolute meaningless, despair, and melancholy.

is it depression, dysthymia, or something else?

Answer 1

I don't know for a fact if those are actual textbook signs of depression but from personal experience I think they could be related.  I have been depressed yet functional and I know I felt kind of like you are describing.  Like I didn't want to have to deal with people any more than I had to.  When I'm like that I'll choose to stay home rather than have to interact with people and people can just p***s me off without really trying.

You could contact your doctor or therapist and see what they think.  If there is a chance of getting some relief why not try it?  You don't want it to lead into depression.  Now when you can recognize it is the best time to do something about it.  I wish you the best and hope you feel better soon.  

Answer 2

your just down in the dumps.

beat your meat.