am i depressed?

[linzib]

i cry all the time, some times for no reason, i dont feel like doin anything apart from be on my own and just cry...i cant eat properly, i shout at my 2 and 4 year old all the time and i hate myself for it. i feel down all the time and dont like being like this, its not fair on my children :( please help me

[linzib]

i will do anne...thank you again for all your help

[4Maddie44]

So glad you have seen doctor.  Such a problem that the anti-depressants take so long to take effect.  I do hope you begin to feel better soon.  

Also counselling can take a time.  Do you think anything triggered your depression?
See how you go with that one.  If you don't begin to feel better, or feelo worse, you may have to see doctor again, as some meds work for somne people and not others.

Keep me informed as to how you are, and also those little children of yours.  I am a grandma of four, and have two teenage grandchildren, and two little ones.

Big hug.

Anne

[linzib]

i went to the doctors on wednesday and been put on aunitdepression tablets and go to counceling...can take up2 5 weeks to start working tho :( and im only 3 days into them...thank u so much maddie

[4Maddie44]

I do hope talking with your doctor has helped.  Let us know what happened.

Thinking of you.

[SkipNBeat]

You might be depressed, you might have a hormonal embalance or nutritional deficiency, see your physician!

[linzib]

thank you all for your comments...i am goin to the doctors in the morning,

[linzib]

thank u

[MMahon]

what is clinical depression?... see the attached link.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression

[linzib]

what is clinical depression?...sorry if i sound think but i dont know much about this

[linzib]

thank you all so much...i didnt want to go to the doctors and feel silly if e tells me that its just the blues or something..i am goin to make an appointment now tho..itss not fair on my children seeing me cry all the time..thank u all

[ivgirl]

SOUNDS LIKE CLINICAL DEPRESSION  SEE YOUR DOCTOR AND REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU TO VENT ANYWAY.

[racello]

It is highly likely like you are clinically depressed.  Probably the best starting point is to talk to your general doctor about it.  He/she may prescribe you antidepressants and/or refer you to a specialist.

[mammo]

You have every symptom of depression!  I would see a psychiatrist so the two of you can decide the best treatment for you.  I've been where you are and take medication, unfortunately our loved ones often suffer with us.  It's not fair to them, but it's not something you can help, you need help with this.  It's like any other medical condition that requires treatment.  Depression robs us of so much, it's good that you have realized that something is not right. You're missing out on life and your beautiful children, don't allow depression to rob you of any more!  There is so much help, and you can live a happy, fulfilling life with the proper treatment.  I wish you all the best and do take care.