A little help?

[OhAngie]

Okay, here is the problem.

I don't know if there is actually something wrong with me, but thing's have been changing so I figured I'd ask.
For the past 4-5 months I have felt extremely exhausted no matter how much sleep I get, I find it hard to sleep in general. I usually toss and turn, or just lay awake for a while. I am having trouble thinking about the future in a positive way, I find myself worrying about stuff that hasn't/might not even happen; like I cannot turn my mind off. My period has even been irregular for the past two-three months, which is just adding to my worry. I find myself extremely irritable also, a lot more so than I used to be which is having an effect on my relationship with my boyfriend. The sleep problems and negative thinking are catching up on me.

Am I just stressed, or should I go and see a doctor about this?
I am only twenty, it's very hard to handle this with school ect.

[mammo]

You have the classic symptoms of depression, and these need to be addressed.  But with your periods being irregular it may be that your hormones are out of whack, and seeing your OB-GYN would be a good first step.  This may be the causing your symptoms of depression. There is no shame in being under the care of a psychiatrist, this is their specialty and depression is no different than any other medical condition that needs a doctor's care.  It's nothing to be embarrssed about because you have no control over it!  I've been where you are and got my life back with the help of a psychiatrist, you don't need to continue feeling like you do.  Depression robs us of everything as you are seeing.  Don't let it continue, get help so you can live the happy , fulfilling life you deserve and want.  I wish you all the best and take care.

[OhAngie]

Thanks for the comment. I will probably end up seeing a doctor, to be on the safe side. Thanks for the help! I hope all works out for you as well.

[paige1981]

I think you should see a psychiatrist to be on the safe side. I know it's embarrising and it ***** to have to be in the care of a psychiatrist but once you are you will feel much better. I have schizoid personality disorder along with depression. They have tried just about every drug and they are thinking about trying ElctroConvulsion Therapy next. I am hoping it will work because it is my last chance. But as I said before seeing a dr would be the best way to go