So.. I've been having these wierd feelings recently, and im just wondering if anyones been feeling them or has felt them before. I guess its probably a bit vague, but i've never felt this way before so to be honest i dont know how to describe it. but here goes anyway.

 

I've been feeling detached from reality, alone when im in company and just anxious in general. I havent been sleeping properly and i feel like a distance is forming between me and the people i know/love. I wouldnt be worrying if it was a short term thing but this has been going on for a while now on and off, ill go through days when im feeling better but i always have those lingering thoughts and feelings there to bring me down, i just dont know how to shut them out.

 

I want to talk to my parents about it but i know they'll worry, so i'm hesitiating a little.

 

I'd be greatful if any of you could contribute anything, i feel like if i can figure out whats bugging me at the moment it will go a long way to fixing it.

yes, i have too.

 

 

i often refer to it as being drunk with melancholy, myself

 

 

i have no advice though.

Edited December 27, 201410 yr by Soul Eater Evans

yes, i have too.

 

 

i often refer to it as being drunk with melancholy, myself

 

 

i have no advice though.

Thanks, thats actually a pretty good way to put it. 

 

Its alright, its nice to know im not the only one whos felt it, its a pretty isolating feeling. : /

You've pretty much perfectly described clinical depression. It's something I (and a lot of people here, I imagine) have gone through for a long time, and it never truly goes away, though you will get better at dealing with it as you grow older.

 

The best thing to do is to try and see a licensed counselor or psychologist (not necessarily a psychiatrist- those are the ones that can prescribe medication, which might not be what you need. I'm no doctor, though, so y'know, consult one of those) to at least have someone to talk your feelings out with. Trust me, talking privately to a real live person you can trust can go a long way to dealing with depression, and the best counselors will offer very low prices for their appointments if money is an issue.

 

And even if it does make your parents worry, you should tell them how you feel. Parents are kind of supposed to worry; it's part of that whole "love" thing.

You've pretty much perfectly described clinical depression. It's something I (and a lot of people here, I imagine) have gone through for a long time, and it never truly goes away, though you will get better at dealing with it as you grow older.

 

The best thing to do is to try and see a licensed counselor or psychologist (not necessarily a psychiatrist- those are the ones that can prescribe medication, which might not be what you need. I'm no doctor, though, so y'know, consult one of those) to at least have someone to talk your feelings out with. Trust me, talking privately to a real live person you can trust can go a long way to dealing with depression, and the best counselors will offer very low prices for their appointments if money is an issue.

 

And even if it does make your parents worry, you should tell them how you feel. Parents are kind of supposed to worry; it's part of that whole "love" thing.

Thanks, i'll try that, hiding it is the hardest part, what you are saying really makes sense. I know it doesnt make sense that i havent told my parents yet, but ive just got this mental block, once you set up a happy public face its hard to get back to your core and express how you are feeling.

 

Thanks again for the advice, ill sleep on it for now but ill definetly consider talking about it soon.

Mouse already said i, but yeah, you're showing a lot of early signs of depression. Taking early steps can really help. A very common symptom is the so called mental blocks you're speaking of, but here's the trick

those blocks aren't there

and you have power

it might be hard

it might even be painful, but you CAN take the actions you don't think you can take. All it takes is taing the first scary step, and then the ball starts rolling

I will warn you that the longer you wait the harder it is to crawl your way out, but as long as you remember that you have the strength to do these things, you'll be fine.

If you start developing suicidal thoughts or anything else bleak like that, contact help IMMEDIATELY, get some real support, even if it's expensive

You can also do things to boost your mood, indulge yourself in nice things you enjoy, try eating well and sleeping as regularly as possible

Believe, I know how overwhelming this can seem, how insurmountable, but trust me, jsut take the first step. Choose a direction, adn start moving, and things will start to get easier

Also find people you can confide in. Venting your feelings can be a great help

Seasonal Affective Disorder, perhaps? I hate being dismissive of these kinds of things, but oftentimes it really is (or can be) just a phase. Don't psych yourself out about it; the worst thing you can do is then feel bad BECAUSE you're feeling bad, creating a horrible feedback loop of misery.

 

Most advice I can give is physical, not emotional; do your best to eat well, exercise, and try and get a good night's sleep, as others have mentioned. Insomnia or trouble sleeping, especially, can really throw people off, so if that's something you're struggling with, seeing a doctor is a good idea.

 

The worst thing you can do is not doing anything at all, so definitely speak up if you think it's going to be part of a larger problem.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, perhaps? I hate being dismissive of these kinds of things, but oftentimes it really is (or can be) just a phase. Don't psych yourself out about it; the worst thing you can do is then feel bad BECAUSE you're feeling bad, creating a horrible feedback loop of misery.Most advice I can give is physical, not emotional; do your best to eat well, exercise, and try and get a good night's sleep, as others have mentioned. Insomnia or trouble sleeping, especially, can really throw people off, so if that's something you're struggling with, seeing a doctor is a good idea.The worst thing you can do is not doing anything at all, so definitely speak up if you think it's going to be part of a larger problem.

Yeah, a lot of this, it really can't be understated how much eating and sleeping can help