GO TO THE DOCTOR! Get a complete physical (including getting your thyroid levels) checked before you start taking anything for depression. You need to be certain this is not a physical health issue and doctors, sorry to say, in my experience too often don't investigate enough when it comes to their female patients.
Secondly, can you pick one thing in your life that you do know can work better with effort? One goal you're sure of? Or just one small, positive change you can make in your every day life? Maybe let go of the "big picture" for a little while and really focus in on this one thing and just work on that? Take a small pro-active step, while you're sorting out the depression issue. Don't worry if you're making the right, permanent change, just make a change and see how it goes, you know?
*hugs* I have no proper advice about depression; I've been depressed, yes, but that's not the same thing as depression, if that's what you're actually suffering from. From time to time, everybody is unhappy with their lives, but I guess you need to examine whether or not these times of unhappiness are occurring often enough to be considered depression. I agree that it sounds like a vicious cycle but the part that worries me is that there doesn't seem to be a period of even brief happiness in the cycle. *hugs again* The only advice I can give you is to talk to someone impartial but knowledgeable about depression. Even if it's not actually depression, talking to someone is never a bad thing and you might be able to find a more positive attitude. I really hope this helps a bit.
And congrats to your friends on their new baby. :)
I agree with the others that say go to the doctor & have your hormones (esp thyroid levels) checked. It's amazing what having those out of whack can do to you. Rule that kind of thing out first.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way, and it does sound like low-level depression. Several years ago, I had these exact symptoms, and I went to my doctor begging for antidepressants, and she told me something profound. She said: "You really need to exercise."
And I was all offended, because I was there for chemical help dammit! But I listened to her (she did give me a temporary antidepressant prescription too, which helped me get over the hump) and you know what? Exercise is the only thing that has constantly helped me stay on top of depression. When I'm not exercising, I'm low; when I'm consistent with it, I'm manageable.
So I think you should investigate getting some chemical help, but don't overlook the potential of your own endorphins. Good luck, my friend. I truly hope you'll be feeling better soon.
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Catherine
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GO TO THE DOCTOR! Get a complete physical (including getting your thyroid levels) checked before you start taking anything for depression. You need to be certain this is not a physical health issue and doctors, sorry to say, in my experience too often don't investigate enough when it comes to their female patients.
Secondly, can you pick one thing in your life that you do know can work better with effort? One goal you're sure of? Or just one small, positive change you can make in your every day life? Maybe let go of the "big picture" for a little while and really focus in on this one thing and just work on that? Take a small pro-active step, while you're sorting out the depression issue. Don't worry if you're making the right, permanent change, just make a change and see how it goes, you know?
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And congrats to your friends on their new baby. :)
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I agree with the others that say go to the doctor & have your hormones (esp thyroid levels) checked. It's amazing what having those out of whack can do to you. Rule that kind of thing out first.
*hugs*
Hewene
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I'm sorry you're feeling this way, and it does sound like low-level depression. Several years ago, I had these exact symptoms, and I went to my doctor begging for antidepressants, and she told me something profound. She said: "You really need to exercise."
And I was all offended, because I was there for chemical help dammit! But I listened to her (she did give me a temporary antidepressant prescription too, which helped me get over the hump) and you know what? Exercise is the only thing that has constantly helped me stay on top of depression. When I'm not exercising, I'm low; when I'm consistent with it, I'm manageable.
So I think you should investigate getting some chemical help, but don't overlook the potential of your own endorphins. Good luck, my friend. I truly hope you'll be feeling better soon.
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