Something Is wrong with me. I don't feel sick, but ...

KissesXHardcore — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:36:06 GMT

Something Is wrong with me. I don't feel sick, but I don't feel well. I'm not happy, but I am not sad. I'm just emotionless. I have a hard time getting to sleep, and a hard time getting out of bed. I manage to finish all my college work and keep my job though neither excite me anymore. I have a hard time making friends and my relationship with my boyfriend is slowly deteriorating. I just feel empty and boring. I used to self injure ( cutting, burning, and i used to be bulimic) and I want to stop feeling this way so I don't go back to those things to cope anymore. I can't keep living like this, but I'm not suicidal. I would just rather be anyone else but me, so I could stop feeling inferior and worthless.

RE: Something Is wrong with me. I don't feel sick, but ...

Iamjustcurious — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:32:06 GMT

You have symptoms of chronic depression. See a doctor for treatment. Regular physical exercise may also help.

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DB Lady — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:56:50 GMT

Hi,

Iamjustcurious is right. You need to see a Psychiatrist for your depression.

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Undertaker — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:13:05 GMT

You are someone, You are someone that God loves.. Depression and anxiety will make your whole body feel sick , I've had mental illness Since age 20 , That is 21 years now .. Please get help now when you can Here I am wanting to be married man And to have kids and a Wife to brighten my day And make me feel like somebody , I want make some girl smile so she smile back at me , I want a girl to hold close to me , So she can feel my love too..

It is hard for me , Cause there is not many females who want a guy , Who has no car, Who only gets SSI Income money , Most females want a guy who works And who has a car..

Mental illness is a sad thing, I keep asking God to give me a miracle But I see no such thing I have been on many medications , It is not easy cause most medications , Have caused me side effects ..

Get help now for yourself , STOP HURTING YOURSELF , STOP BEING BULL HEADED, GET THE HELP FOR YOURSELF NOW and YOU CAN NOT LOVE ANYONE UNTIL YOU LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF, YOU ARE SOMEONE , YOU DESERVE LIFE..

How would you like to be in my shoes , NEVER WORKED just temporary summer jobs, NEVER DROVE a CAR ..I either use public transportation or I walk to where I want to go ..I got a sister But she does not call to ask me if I need to go anywhere (store, to take a ride ) She only wants time for her time , She can go for weeks without calling me, SHE HAS A LITTLE GIRL , SHE CAN'T HAVE A MAN , CAUSE SHE IS A GOLD DIGGER, SHE IS NOT AFFECTION , BUT I AM AFFECTIONATE , SHE IS NOT A LOVING PERSON BUT I AM VERY LOVING..

I've learned to smile and go on with life And not worry about things But try to help myself the best that I can ..Ask me if my life will get any better ? I wish I could find someone just who would accept me..

I keep asking God , You give drug addicts kids But You can't give a decent guy like me kids , I keep asking God , You give men girls, to guys who don't derserve them , But keep saying Oh God what about me? Why can't I find love and happieness And be a father to kids ? Why can't I find love in happieness And be a husband to a girl who will accept me..

Please do something for me , Get help and Get counseling , Get on medication, Don't let your world stop , also, turn your sadness into happieness , Stop feeling sorry for yourself , Wake up now before it's too late

God Bless You

RE: Something Is wrong with me. I don't feel sick, but ...

I'm your HUCKLEBERRY — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:41:37 GMT

Dysthymia

Overview

Dysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. However, it is not as extreme as other types of depression.
Symptoms

The main symptom of dysthymia is low, dark, or sad mood nearly every day for at least 2 years. The symptoms are less severe than in patients with major depression, but people with this condition can still struggle with:

Feelings of hopelessness
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Low energy or fatigue
Low self-esteem
Poor appetite or overeating
Poor concentration

Treatment

As with other forms of depression, there are a number of treatment options for people with dysthymia:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac)
Tricyclic antidepressants
Talk therapies, such as cognitive/behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy

Medications do not work as well for dysthymia as they do for depression. It also may take longer after starting medication for you to feel better.

Some evidence suggests that combining medication and psychotherapy may lead to the most improvement.

Causes

The exact cause of dysthymia is unknown.
As with major depressive disorder, dysthymia occurs more women in women than in men and affects up to 5% of the general population. Dysthymia can occur alone, or together with more severe depression or another mood or psychiatric disorder.

Tests & diagnosis

Your health care provider will take a history of your mood and other mental health symptoms over the past several months.

Prognosis

Dysthymia is a chronic condition that lasts many years. Though some people completely recover, others continue to have some symptoms, even with treatment. Some people need to continue taking medication and undergoing therapy.

Complications

Antidepressant drugs have side effects that can complicate treatment. For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may cause stomach upset, mild insomnia, and reduced sex drive.
If not treated, dysthymia can turn into a major depressive episode. This is known as "double depression."

When to contact a doctor

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you regularly feel depressed or low.

RE: Something Is wrong with me. I don't feel sick, but ...

American Patriot — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:39:27 GMT

hey Huck

Happy Thankgiving Enjoy the day and thank God for your blessings