easily crying

[Amber98]

Hi all, I wanted to know if anyone else with anxiety and more so depression is easily offended by what others think of you or say.

I was on the phone this morning talking to a receptionist about my disability and she was extremely rude and uncaring.
I immediately began to cry and couldn't handle how rude she asking questions to me and she would not listen to my answers so I hung up. I cried for a long time and I've since been thinking about the incident all day.

I've been thinking how could I ever be a lawyer (my dream job) if I am so easily offended. I don't understand why I took it to heart so much and also why I couldn't stop thinking about it or go back to sleep. I've had a horrible day just because of something someone said to me, who I don't even know!! Is this just depression and any tips on how I can over come this?? I hate being so emotional and crying for everything, I'm 22 years old!

Also, I had written on here a few weeks ago when I had a breakdown. Thank you to all of those who were so caring and responded. I had a tough time with my medication, I'm waiting for psychotherapy now and looking forward to trying it.

Thank you all!!!

[Julie359]

Also i forgot to say earlier, you said that your dream is to become a lawyer... well use this to your advantage.  Start reading up on rights that consumers/patients have and so the next time some stupid person wants to hammer you down read them your rights, they will soon treat you with respect, TRUST ME!  The reason as to why people normally develop anxiety or depression is because they feel out of control of the world and situations around them and it is only when we empower ourselves that we begin to take back control... depression robs us of our assertivness but with some help you can rock the world.  You have it within you to become a powerful, successful and respected lawyer... DONT let this hold you back!

[mammo]

Depression can make you very sensitive and and cry very easily, and often for no reason.  I would definitely talk to a psychiatrist about this so the two of you can determine the best way to treat this....therapy and/or medication.  Life alone can make us sensitive, and if we can't rise above it...it's good to seek help from those who specialize in this field.  Keep in mind that others DO NOT determine how we will feel!  What I'm saying is if someone treats you badly only you can control how you feel...you can decide that it will affect you and ruin your day...or you can consider the source and let it go.  This person obviously has no business being in the position she is, and I would go above her head and report this to someone who cares about how their receptionist treats people.  Some people walk around with a chip on their shoulder just waiting to attack someone and you may have been her next target.  Depression can and does make us more sensitive to everything, so look into this, and do your best to not let others bother you.  I know it's difficult when feeling so vulnerable, but do what you can so you can fulfill your dream of being an attorney.  Don't let anyone or anything stand in the way of your dream.  This can all be worked through, so hang in there.

[Julie359]

Ohh I feel for you and TOTALLY understand, I had a similar experience yesterday myself.  More than likely the reason you cried was through utter frustration that you wernt being heard and understood, that can cause anyone to feel out of sorts but when your suffering and reaching out for help and all you want is for someone to liosten and understand, of course if they don't your going to feel crushed and like your on your own.  
Personally, I would complain about the woman who you spoke to this morning, ring back and demand to speak to another receptionist and hopefully get the treatment you deserve. In every surgery (I'm assuming the receptionist was at ur doctors) there is a practice manager, ask to speak to her and discuss the level of disrespect you received.  I have done this before at my daughters school and they sent that receptionist back on a training course! Hense since then she listens.

Just because your having a rough ride at the moment that doesn't give people an excuse to treat you like that so demand your rights. Use that frustration to your advantage. Don't be left feeling bad make them listen and never take no for an answer, this is your life you want to get better and remember once they hang up that phone your having to deal with what is going on inside of you, not them so fight!

I would say thou that when u see the doc ask to discuss both medication and therapy.  Also the best way to deal with depression is to empower yourself, take the skills that your good at and endulge yourself in them. If your good at art endulge in art, if your a good swimmer endulge in swimming..and while endulging set small targets to acheive, that way your doing things you love, are good at and you are gently giving your self-esteem and confidence a great boost which will life your mood from depressed and frustrated to confident and happy.
Give it a try!

All the best to you and let us knoiw how u get on.  Remember your more precious than any gem so demand to be treated like it. L&L

Julie

[vp2216]

I think if you improve the time you spend,, (hobbies,, friends,, reading,, study,, games,, music, relatives,, help people,), your life will improve,, all the best

[Paxiled]

Are you on meds, or recently quit meds?  They can also cause crying jags as well as anger, irritability, and the like.