Why is it so hard for me to answer this question?

Question

Hi,

Today I seen my Key worker. When I told her how awful I felt she asked me to explain what it feels like but I just don't have the words, its too complicated to explain and I always just feel blank and unable to answer the question properly. All i can say is words but i can't really describe it well enough for someone to understand. I do have depression and BPD but is there a simple way of describing depression...it just seems like a long list of feelings and symptoms. I get so frustrated with myself! how would you answer this?

I'm now left for 2 weeks unsupported basically. Life just sucks completely and there is never enough support!

thanks for reading

x

Answer 1

So you would rather have a good answer to describe depression rather then a way to cure depression.Nice.

If you would like to know how to describe it just look at the Wikipedia page.It is simple as that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_...

Depression is caused by the lack of serotonin in your brain which is caused by the lack of omega 3 fatty acids in your brain.A deficiency that most of the humans on this planet have.

My advice is that you start the omega 3 diet.I have researched omega 3 acids for 2 years and performed a very successful experiment on myself and few of my volunteer friends.Few months of the omega 3 diet i cured my stress[and/or depression] problems permanently and significantly raised my intelligence,improved memory,sight,reflexes[and many other known and unknown benefits]and without any drugs or supplements in the form of pills.

http://www.naturalnews.com/021119.html

Take two table spoons of grinded flaxseed[rich with omega 3 and cheap]a day[with a glass of water] and in a few months you will start to notice significant improvement in your mental health[you will become more psychologically stable,among other things].Use a coffee grinder.Whole seeds cannot be digested by the hydrochloric acid in our stomach only grinded seeds.A fact and not a assumption.You have nothing to loose only gain by it.There are many articles on the internet about the omega 3.2 years ago before i started the diet i did not feel so stable or happy how i feel today.

Flax is the best source of ALA omega 3 fatty acid which our body converts to more important fatty acids called DHA and EPA.For the efficient conversion to take place,foods containing a large amount of the following nutrients must be consumed along with the flaxseed:C,B3,B6 [vitamins],zink and Magnesium [minerals].I recommend 3 table spoons of flax with 100 grams[or more if to your liking] of almonds and/or 250g of green peas,1 kiwi every day.[do not take more then 3 table spoons of flax because large amounts can cause intestinal gases which can cause abdominal pain and/or constipation.If three spoons causes abdominal discomfort lower the dosage to 2 table spoons of grinded flax and elevate it to 3 table spoons after your body adapts to high fiber content].The flaxseed itself is not important.The omega 3 that are inside them are.

The information in the following link should provide you with the nutritional facts of most if not all known fruits and

vegetables:http://www.nutritiondata.com

Answer 2

Have you tried writing how you feel down on paper. I found this particularly helpful myself when i couldn't outwardly express how i felt, sitting at the computer and expressing how i felt about anything and everything as a means of reflection and an outward outlet for your feelings and emotions.

Answer 3

I have BPD and I always find it hard to explain to my shrink because my feelings,thoughts and mood changes so much so often.I suppose you can only write it down and make the best of it.

Good luck x

Answer 4

hey shoo7 youve answered my questions loads of times and i deeply appreciate, i just wanted to say i relate to what your saying because i feel the same way nearlly everyday.

i appreciate you reaching out to me because i know it must be hard for you with everything uou have to cope with to as ive read your questions a lot to.

i wish you lots of support and warmth and hope you get through all this.

Answer 5

Sweetie.... listen ok? you can talk to me anytime about anything you want to all you have to do is email me from my profile page and I will give you my IM info. Now as far as you question goes... tell her  the basics like... I feel sad.. i cry and don't know why... I feel worthless.. i feel like I hate myself and don't know why. I feel like i can not do anything right. Just some examples of what depression feels like. I would Start writing down any thought like that or feelings like that then take the notebook with you to therapy and you don't have to say a word it is already all right there. But also you need to write down one thing a day about yourself you DO like. And study that sheet everyday! Example... today I will not feel worthless and get something worth while done no matter how long or short it might be whether it is a walk to improve your health or cleaning or something you put off doing for a while. then everyday add 1 more GOOD thing about yourself to the list STUDY that sheet Nightly. This helps the feelings of uselessness and also gives you a sense of accomplishment. I hope this helped you a little bit any way but I will talk to you when ever you want to talk just email me and tell me so . Gentle Hugs

Answer 6

Try to think of phrases that describe how you are feeling.

Use small sentences to get you started.

"I am so depressed because........"

"No matter what I do........."

"Every day is......."

"Sometimes I wish......."

"My life is......"

"I don't think I will ever......"

I hope this helps to get you more in touch with how you are doing.

If you think you need more support call your Key worker and say you are feeling so badly you cannot wait two weeks for your next appointment.  Please take care of yourself.

Answer 7

I also have depression and find it difficult to answer that question. I've lost the support of all my family and friends because I could not explain to them what I was going through, and I hated them for not understanding.

Another thing I found when dealing with my depression was that talking to people/counselors about what I was going through did NOT help - in fact it made my depression worse and I began blaming others for my condition based on what my counselor told me. I found that I couldn't answer that question to myself - so there was no way I could make someone understand it. I was on the brink until I after 1-2 years of medication and avoiding councelors.

This is my own personal experience so I don't know if that helps you, but I just wanted to let you know that trying to answer that question to others was probably the biggest hinderance in me trying to overcome my depression.

Answer 8

It takes a long time and a good relationship to learn to express yourself, I used to be very good at distracting or avoiding answering such questions, at first you might find it hard to pin point exactly which of many overwhelming thoughts and feeling you want to open up about, try counselling or request referral for psychotherapy, they will guide you best, in the mean time there are many help lines to call and my CPN recommended one to me and once I got over the hurdle of calling and st oped thinking I wasn't worthy enough to be bothering them I found it really was a good staring point to my recovery. I agree there needs to be more NHS help they are seriously underfunded for mental health trusts to provide the care required, but try organisations like MIND.

Good Luck

Answer 9

try looking up new words in the dictionary to help describe how you feel. or how about listening to music with lyrics that you can relate to. hope you feel better soon!!! try enjoy life x

Answer 10

there really isint an answer to let someone know how you are felling when we just always answer with good, sad, a bit down today, ok.

Espicially if the person questions - does she ask out of co-worker concern or is she asking b/c she knows your deeling with depression and sincerely wants to help.

As far what can work  - all depends on you and just how much your want it to work. I find talking with my psychologist/social worker has worked really well for me. The problem is that you have to find one that you have a repore with, if you don't then find another. Also, if your currently depressed are you on your medication-do you take medication, if either is yes- then stay on the medication.

Journaling is an excellent idea, it has worked for my and several others I know as we all have bi-polar disorder. Someties my journaling is a sentence or 3, sometimes it becomes several pages.

Your journal is for you to writ about you and how being around other make you feel, it's about what you did today, what your going to do tomowwro and then did it all go well. Share your feelings with your joournal as would with your best friend or a techer ot your school