Do I have depression? If yes, is my condition serious?

[msnuttt]

Hi i've been being emotional and moody almost every day and slowly i realized that these happen:

-prefer to be alone (sometimes)
-feels extremely annoyed when it's noisy (sometimes)
-no appetite (sometimes)
-sad for all day
-feel very very unworthy
-desire to die (kind of)
-thought of suicide
-cry without knowing why (sometimes)
-very very insecure
-feels lost, useless and perplexed

Does that seems like i have depression? :/ if yes, is this serious? what should i do?

[JLFalcon]

Nobody, not even the best trained psychiatrists, are capable of self-diagnosing themselves because to some extent people will feel all of these at one point in their life or another. According to the DSM ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ) It really depends on the persistence of these symptoms.

So clarification is needed on the "sometimes" and "kind of" portions. Pay attention over the next week how often you do encounter these symptoms, if you are experiencing these kind of symptoms 3 days out of a week or more it may be time to go and talk to a counselor or someone who can give you an official diagnosis.

I do not know your personal situation but if there has been some large life changes that needs to be taken into account. You're 19 so have you recently moved away to college? If so is that when these symptoms started? Are you moving back home now? Recent break-up, fight with friends, family or significant others? Serious stress at work or at school? If any of those apply how long has it been since said issue?

When it comes to severity have you been losing a lot of interest or enjoyment in activities? Reduced energy, activity and problems with sleeping?

And specifically how often do you think about suicide? Have you ever attempted to commit suicide or made a plan/thought about how to commit suicide?

[Jujulius]

Welcome to the club babe, been bipolar my entire life. I wouldn't recommend medication but you should see a psychiatrist just to confirm. The next step I'd take after that is just therapy once a week or every 2 weeks. You'd be surprised how useful it can be even without any mental issues.

[shinyunicorn]

as someone who suffers from severe depression, it seems like you do

and from my personal experience, you should get a therapist right now. don't wait for it to become worse. also make sure you're taking the right pills. if the pills your doctor gives you don't work, tell them.

also, if your therapist says you should check in to a mental ward, do it. don't wait for it to be too late. that's what happened to me, I declined and then a year later I was sent to a mental hospital without my consent because of a suicide attempt.

good luck

[lumos]

Preferring to be alone could be a sign of introversion.
Most people feel some level of irritation when it's noisy.

All of the other things you listed might have something to do with being depressed, especially the suicidal thoughts. Regardless, you should probably see a therapist. Are you on the pill?

[msnuttt]

no im not

[Baconburger]

Has your sadness been going on for longer than 2 weeks?

Are you losing sleep? Energy?

Are you experiencing lost of interest in things you used to like?

Any difficulty concentrating?

How's your appetite?

Do you feel sluggish?

[msnuttt]

my sadnesss has been going for 4 months...
i just don't feel like doing anything but just sit in my room alone.
i dont really feel like eating much

[Baconburger]

So major depressive disorder is determined if you experience 2+ weeks of sadness and any 5 of the following: sleep irregularities, lost of interest, feeling guilty or worthlessness, lost of energy, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, feeling slowed down, and suicidal thoughts.

So far, you seem to have prolonged sadness along with 4 other symptoms. I would highly suggest you go and see your family doctor and talk to them in more details about your situation.

[MaiNameIsSunshine]

We can't tell you, we're not medical professionals. Seek an evaluation if you really think it's depression.

[mrfoox]

It's quite possible you're deppressed, it could be just a temporary thing, but i strongly suggest talking to someone about it. Try to get an appointment with an therapist, i really hope things will get better for you

[KittieCat]

Socialize and go to a therapist to see if they think you need help :)

[Darkone1]

Its near to serious or pseudo-serious, I think. I will recommend trying to socialize and taking a trip to some beautiful place to visualize nature in its full bloom, its best way to deal with it.

[Jxpxtxr]

Don't go to an internet forum if you're really concerned you might have a mental problem but see a therapist about it instead!

[Alan180188]

neurasthenia I guess...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurasthenia

[zagor]

You should see someone for it; I went through it at one point and it was miserable. I was so apathetic all I could do was go to school and work; I lost track with friends and gave up hobbies.

[cth96190]

Sounds like depression to me. Speak with your doctor and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist.

[Yanoa_Yanza]

Yep depression.
Desiring to die, thought of suicide... very serious. You should call that number about suicide, talk to it with SOMEONE

[Decentguy]

it looks like your having depression, maybe, go to a psychiatrist

[Kitty5970]

I have depression & anxiety, I also have aspergers that makes things very hard for me a lot of times

[bcromartie]

I am not a doctor and any doctor worth their salt isn't going to diagnose you over the internet.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't go out with women who had depression. I also would not go out girls who always have these personality disorders and post natal depression.

[Anonymous]

Could be just the blues... but i would check with my doctor if i were you...

[ummbaby]

yes, consult your doctor

[Anonymous]

What's your first thought when you wake up?

[msnuttt]

"why... am i still alive.."

[Opinion Owner]

Do you have trouble getting out of bed because of it? Or would you rather stay in bed?

[apple24]

Sounds like it!

[Anonymous]

yes u do