Are my symptoms just depression or something else?

[SilverX]

I've always had occasional bouts of depression, never lasting more than a few hours. About a year ago I had to have surgery for some issues with endometriosis. Before the surgery I was suffering a lot, and I was very upset about what I was going through. I remember one day when I came home from school I sat down and just screamed my lungs out for several minutes, I was so depressed. But after the surgery I feel much better, but I'm still a little depressed. I'm on Prozac (20 mg) but I don't think it seems to be doing much good. Anyway, here's what I was wondering about. I don't like people anymore. I still love my mom and my family, but as for my friends at school, and the people I used to think I couldn't live without, I just don't enjoy being around them anymore. Everyone annoys me. I don't enjoy life anymore. I withdraw from social situations, I'm extremely shy, and I don't like talking or meeting new people. Most of the time I avoid having to talk at all if I don't have to. And through all of this, I don't feel depressed. I just don't enjoy being with other people. I only feel like I really suffer from depression once or twice a week or so when I need to just lie in bed and cry for a little while. After a while I feel fine. But I'm never really all that happy.
I also sleep a lot. I need around 12 hours of sleep to be able to get through the day without a nap.

Is social withdrawal a symptom of depression? Is it unusual to feel this way? I just don't feel normal.

[bosnianworrier]

you do have symptoms of depression. please see a psychiatrist asap. thanx

[SilverX]

Do you really think it's that bad? I'm not suicidal or anything. ^^;

Do you think seeing a psychiatrist would help? I've heard good things about them, but bad things too. I guess it depends on the psychiatrist, but I was just wondering if it'd be worth it.

Thanks for your comment :)

[Klynn07]

Social withdrawal is a sign of depression.  By nature you should enjoy social activity.  It's ok not to but be aware that symptoms could go further into a depression.  Do you eat well (not too much sugar or caffiene in your diet)?  Do you have food allergies?  Do you take B vitamins?  There is a lot to be said for vitamins, but quality is really important and many over-the-counter vitamins don't cut it.  Have you had bloodwork done?  I had a weak immune system and hypothyroidism at age 19 (which sometimes includes depression).  Do you get some mild exercise weekly that gets your heart rate up for at least 20 minutes?  These are some of the natural ways you can combat mild depression and elevate your mood.  There's a website that lists some books about depression (depressionbookstore.com) I think.  Educate yourself.  

[SilverX]

Wow, muslim herpes. I don't guess I can be cured though, since I don't have balls.


Your sarcasm was very helpful.