A strange one...

[Growinglad]

Well, in the past, like all Teenagers i've had moodwings, but I'm thinking the past week or so things may have worsened...

A week ago, I started crying randomly + started worrying and felt like I was missing different people who I'd spoken to only days before. I had a couple of drinks though so that could be partly to blame.

A few nights ago, I was having trouble getting to sleep, and suddenly I started feeling really confused, sick and trapped, so I jumped out of bed and started pacing around the house not knowing what to do. I eventually got to sleep a few hours later, but then the next day I was supposed to be going out, but had to cancel as I couldn't actually get out of bed, as when I moved I felt sick.
So I stayed in bed all day. Then yesterday I felt really ill again and panicked, so didn't get up until evening again....and since then I've had no appetite, I've been thinking really negatively about the future, I've cancelled a few upcoming events because I don't want to go out, and I've given up caring on my appearance.

This is a really confusing time for me, so please don't make fun, I'd just appreciate any information, any similar stories or advice.

Thanks + regards,
Matt.

 

[Txgoodoldboy]

Sounds like depression. I suffer from it, too. I suggest seeing a shrink.

 

[cynicus]

Sounds like depression. I suffer from it, too. I suggest seeing a shrink.

It is depression. The symptoms--which I also exhibited--are classic. Go to your MD and get a referral to a good therapist--and dig in for the long haul!

 

[DotComGuy]

You could have anxiety

 

[Growinglad]

Cheers for the replies.

I've just been on the phone to a nurse, + I'll be getting checked over in a couple of days, I sure hope it isn't depression!

Thanks again,
Matt.

 

[Jaime]

i have depression and anxiety, and i've had the same symptoms that you described. when i was first diagnosed, i was really upset, but it's not so bad. it takes a little while to find the appropriate treatment, but it's not too hard to adjust. one thing to keep in mind is that a lot of antidepressants and antianxiety meds can have sexual side effects, so if you have a bf, you'll need to explain this to him. you may not need meds, though. it could just be a vitamin deficiency, or you might be able to take care of it with talk therapy.

whatever it turns out to be, good luck!

 

[Growinglad]

Cheers! But someone please tell me, when you have depression, do you suffer from it...forever? Can depression ever be a one-off period in one's life?? I've got some of my appetite back today, I've been in a better frame of mind but every now and again I'll get negative thoughts again... pretty damn confusing at times.

 

[jockboy01]

It can be a temporary or a prolonged condition. But it's good to get checked b/c there are a few medical causes that can mimic depressive symptoms (hypothyroid is one that pops into my mind... but there are others that haven't come to me right now).

 

[Growinglad]

Ah okay. Well, I've decided to leave it just 2/3 more days to see if things improve/stay the same/worsen, and decide on medical advice. I'm really hoping I find out it's something other than depression, I'll keep you all up to date, thanks for ya help.