Depressed? I think? Not sure.

LegacyUser

Hey All,

I just feel like everyone is a bit down in the dumps lately. and i somehow feel as if it is 'weak', 'attention-seeking', not of strong character to say thai i am feeling depressed BUT i do think i am.

I went to the doc recently about some other health issue, and i was kind of anxious about it and I kind of felt that she thought i was over thinking, over analysing a certain situation and that i was dwelling too much on it and she kind of insinuated that i might be depressed at and that i go back to her another time to discuss (my appointment was winding down and she was due another appointment)

on the face of it i seem okay to others and am generally a well humoured , sociable and affable person. but when i am by myself sometimes, i just feel so downright miserable. i struggle sometimes with the day to day things , just simple things like getting my house in order (it is a chaotic ever growing mess), getting a decent dinner, getting things done at work (i flit from one thing to the other without closing things off ontime / proper sometimes).

I know everyone goes through ups and downs and that is just human emotions. But i am wondering if i am verging on the down side of depression? my stress / anxiety factors would really be my work , which while isnt insanely demanding, it can at times be stressful ... and i just get no satisfaction from it whatsoever and i feel like i am an underachiever and doubt my capacity all the time. and the other thing which i think causes stress / anxiety is my sexuality , and being in the closet so to speak.

Should i just go on as is . Or should i try get some anti depressants or medications?
Do people who have taken any particular anti-depressants found them to be of any use? Any advice would be appreciated?

I know i should try and just change my mind set, be positive , make plans / goals, do things for me etc etc, but i cant seem to lift myself out of a mood to even do anything to improve my emotional circumstances.

Im not really a believer in counsellors , as one they cost a bomb, and two they are just people who are flawed themselves and three i dont really feel comfortable with the thought of speaking to a stranger about my personal issues. And four...eh well no 1,2,3 that's it for now . But again if anyone has any positive experiences please share?

okay thats it for now, thanks if you have read this far and also if you have any advice.

Beruthiel

babablacksheep wrote: »

Or should i try get some anti depressants or medications?
Do people who have taken any particular anti-depressants found them to be of any use? Any advice would be appreciated?

Nobody here is qualified to give medical advice.
Please go to your doctor to discuss.