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Rebel Queen 1980 · 12-04-2004, 02:16 AM

Does Anyone have Depression or know someone who does.
I think I may have it,I'm asking for help on knowing these symptoms,I hope I don't sound like Safety Pin talking here,
no offense Sarah. Please can anyone see if these relate.

Symptoms I have

I feel sad nearly everyday.
I do thing real slowly.
I don't care much about life.
I cry for no apparent reason.
I spend alot of time in my room.
I have stomachaches or hardly eat.
I can't sleep,sleep too much or too little.

Please Help Me!!!

ThirteenInchEscape · 12-04-2004, 02:19 AM

yeah that sounds about right

Kristina · 12-04-2004, 02:19 AM

Sounds like you're okay to me!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-04-2004, 02:21 AM

mmhmm that's it. I deal with the same ****.

Hollow · 12-04-2004, 02:25 AM

my psychiatrist diagnosed me with depression when i was 12, you could start seeing one and determine whether you have it.

symptoms i have (and have had for a long time)-

Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-04-2004, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by safety pin

my psychiatrist diagnosed me with depression when i was 12, you could start seeing one and determine whether you have it.

symptoms i have (and have had for a long time)-

_______
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood : yes
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism: yes
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness :yes
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" :yes
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions:yes
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping:yes
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts:not this one. i have that thought in the back of my mind that life will get better for some reason
Restlessness, irritability:yes

Janice · 12-04-2004, 11:05 AM

From the looks of your symptom list, I'd say something is wrong, but only a doctor can properly diagnose you.

I'm sorry that you're feeling this way. It must be awful. Please make an appointment with your doctor who will refer you to a specialist.

Penny Lane · 12-04-2004, 11:17 AM

How old are you? If you are say, 12,13 ,14 years old it could be that you are going through puberty. When I was that age I felt that way all the time! It's a rough time of life! But the older that I got the better I felt about things! I sure hope that whatever age you are that you will get help and feel better soon! Good luck!

EmoJoe · 12-04-2004, 11:37 AM

Id say theres something wrong. Hang in there

Kay Scarpetta · 12-04-2004, 12:44 PM

I'd see a psychologist and then go from there.

Make sure it's someone you click with, though. It took me over a year to find someone who was good. My first one said "Gee, I really don't think you're depressed. You just want attention". So I found a new one this past March, and she is my saving grace, along with my psychiatrist. I'd be lost without them.

It just takes time to find someone. Make sure your insurance covers them also, they charge an arm and a leg.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-04-2004, 02:49 PM

Here's a self-quiz, I don't know

https://j.ovm1.net/ahp1/effexor/Quiz.aspx?at=yhxxx

Superstar · 12-04-2004, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kristina
Sounds like you're okay to me!

are you for real? For the love of God

It does sound like there is something wrong though

See your doctor or talk to someone about it

Hollow · 12-04-2004, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*
Here's a self-quiz, I don't know

https://j.ovm1.net/ahp1/effexor/Quiz.aspx?at=yhxxx

Self-Quiz Results

Your response indicated that you’ve had thoughts of death or suicide. If you’re thinking of harming yourself, call 911 immediately (or other local emergency phone number), and contact your doctor right away.

"doctor? hey, i've been cutting my wrists for the past year and i feel like killing myself."

Warm & Fuzzy · 12-04-2004, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JoCool
Does Anyone have Depression or know someone who does.
I think I may have it,I'm asking for help on knowing these symptoms,I hope I don't sound like Safety Pin talking here,
no offense Sarah. Please can anyone see if these relate.

Symptoms I have

I feel sad nearly everyday.
I do thing real slowly.
I don't care much about life.
I cry for no apparent reason.
I spend alot of time in my room.
I have stomachaches or hardly eat.
I can't sleep,sleep too much or too little.

Please Help Me!!!

All the above apply to me... all except "hardly eat." I'm a peculiar one. I'm a binge eater... thought I was cured....But I guess not.... I hovered over the toilet today for the first time in months... I wanted to self-induce purge... sigh. But anyway, I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Go to your doctor and tell him/her about. S/he'll be able to help you by prescribing some drugs or something... I don't know. I'm not well acquainted with this kind of stuff. But yeah... just know you're not alone. Feels like ****, I know...but... what can you do about it, right? It's a chemical imbalance, or perhaps it's just your subconscious.. or maybe it's both. Either way, have it checked out.. Meanwhile, stay strong and treat yourself well. You're the most worthy.

robyrob · 12-04-2004, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*
Here's a self-quiz, I don't know

https://j.ovm1.net/ahp1/effexor/Quiz.aspx?at=yhxxx

well, according to THAT, I'm not depressed, but I should start taking EFFEXOR® XR (venlafaxine HCl) anyways

12-04-2004, 02:16 AM	#1
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	Depression Symptoms? Does Anyone have Depression or know someone who does. I think I may have it,I'm asking for help on knowing these symptoms,I hope I don't sound like Safety Pin talking here, no offense Sarah. Please can anyone see if these relate. Symptoms I have I feel sad nearly everyday. I do thing real slowly. I don't care much about life. I cry for no apparent reason. I spend alot of time in my room. I have stomachaches or hardly eat. I can't sleep,sleep too much or too little. Please Help Me!!!

12-04-2004, 02:19 AM	#2
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12-04-2004, 02:21 AM	#4
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12-04-2004, 11:17 AM	#8
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,263	How old are you? If you are say, 12,13 ,14 years old it could be that you are going through puberty. When I was that age I felt that way all the time! It's a rough time of life! But the older that I got the better I felt about things! I sure hope that whatever age you are that you will get help and feel better soon! Good luck!
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12-04-2004, 11:37 AM	#9
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	Id say theres something wrong. Hang in there
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12-04-2004, 02:19 AM	#3
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	Sounds like you're okay to me!

12-04-2004, 02:25 AM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	my psychiatrist diagnosed me with depression when i was 12, you could start seeing one and determine whether you have it. symptoms i have (and have had for a long time)- Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts Restlessness, irritability

12-04-2004, 02:28 AM	#6
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Originally posted by safety pin my psychiatrist diagnosed me with depression when i was 12, you could start seeing one and determine whether you have it. symptoms i have (and have had for a long time)- _______ Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood : yes Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism: yes Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness :yes Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" :yes Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions:yes Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping:yes Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts:not this one. i have that thought in the back of my mind that life will get better for some reason Restlessness, irritability:yes

12-04-2004, 11:05 AM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	From the looks of your symptom list, I'd say something is wrong, but only a doctor can properly diagnose you. I'm sorry that you're feeling this way. It must be awful. Please make an appointment with your doctor who will refer you to a specialist.

12-04-2004, 12:44 PM	#10
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I'd see a psychologist and then go from there. Make sure it's someone you click with, though. It took me over a year to find someone who was good. My first one said "Gee, I really don't think you're depressed. You just want attention". So I found a new one this past March, and she is my saving grace, along with my psychiatrist. I'd be lost without them. It just takes time to find someone. Make sure your insurance covers them also, they charge an arm and a leg.
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12-04-2004, 02:49 PM	#11
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Here's a self-quiz, I don't know https://j.ovm1.net/ahp1/effexor/Quiz.aspx?at=yhxxx