Is this depression?

Basically for the last 2 days Ive had this intense nasty suffocating feeling as though Ive lost someone and can't cope, I keep crying all the time I dunno what it is. Im wondering if its depression since ive had anxiety for years and heard they often accompany each other. Ok heres the strange part - going to a concert this week seems to have triggered it cause I can't stop thinking about the singer I went to see, its not like I had a huge crush on him before I went but I got to shake his hand etc he's real nice :rolleyes:

I know I sound like some stupid 13 year old except its worse im 19 so that just makes it sad and pathetic. :p:

Does anyone know whats wrong with me?

Reply 1

Harv616

9

Well its only 2 days, i wouldnt go right to a shrink just yet :rolleyes:

And iv had those weeks before where you just cant cope anything and just break down, all you can really do is fight on i guess :frown:

Reply 2

-sophie-

11

I know this is weird but sometimes I can get myself into a state like that and I pull myself out, snap out of it as it were. Its hard to describe how I did it, I just picked myself up one day and carried on as if I was the happiest person alive and heck I'm pretty happy at the moment! I guessed I was depressed, I'm not sure. You should go to the doctors really, they say alot of teenage depression goes unoticed. I always have seen it as a state of mind and I would say you would probably know you were depressed, at least I remember going through a phase and thinking, 'my god, im depressed.' But no two people are the same. It you keep feeling this then you need to get a doctors opinion, and a doctor can assess what you should do. Your by no means pathetic and depression doesnt always follow anxiety, so dont feel you have no alternative but to be depressed! I hope you feel better soon, this could just be a glip. :smile:

DONT WORRY!

Reply 3

alio~

OP

9

BhArJ

Well its only 2 days, i wouldnt go right to a shrink just yet :rolleyes:

And iv had those weeks before where you just cant cope anything and just break down, all you can really do is fight on i guess :frown:

Ok, I just couldn't get to sleep at all last night only made it worse, i thought anxiety was bad but last night wasn't panic but something else a lot worse. Didn't know it could get that bad it got me thinking what it must be like when a relationship ends/someone dies.
I think my thread sounds strange :redface:

Reply 4

loopyloo

going to a concert this week seems to have triggered it cause I can't stop thinking about the singer I went to see, its not like I had a huge crush on him before I went but I got to shake his hand etc he's real nice

my advice would be to go out and keep yourself busy so you dont keep thinking about him... doing nothing and just thinking and thinking and thinking will make you much more depressed, i speak from experience!!

Reply 5

alio~

OP

9

-sophie-

I know this is weird but sometimes I can get myself into a state like that and I pull myself out, snap out of it as it were. Its hard to describe how I did it, I just picked myself up one day and carried on as if I was the happiest person alive and heck I'm pretty happy at the moment! I guessed I was depressed, I'm not sure. You should go to the doctors really, they say alot of teenage depression goes unoticed. I always have seen it as a state of mind and I would say you would probably know you were depressed, at least I remember going through a phase and thinking, 'my god, im depressed.' But no two people are the same. It you keep feeling this then you need to get a doctors opinion, and a doctor can assess what you should do. Your by no means pathetic and depression doesnt always follow anxiety, so dont feel you have no alternative but to be depressed! I hope you feel better soon, this could just be a glip. :smile:

DONT WORRY!

I think I know what you mean its just a state of mind and you just need to change your thoughts etc. I suppose im not in the best of mind as ive left uni cause I couldn't be bothered with the anxiety everyday, hardly go out except job hunting and some people would get depressed over this but in general Id say im ok cause its not like my parents have chucked me out or anything I just fall under the 'loser' catagory at the moment lol, hopefully I will change. My mums always saying 'omg your gonna dye/become mental if you carry on like this' cause she knows about the anxiety but from what ive read on here loads of teenagers are in a similar situation.
Im just confused about the depression thing its like ive suddenly developed a huge crush on a singer lol and 'can't live without him' sort of thing :redface:

Whats going on :eek:

Reply 6

graveyarddreams

13

alio~

Basically for the last 2 days Ive had this intense nasty suffocating feeling as though Ive lost someone and can't cope, I keep crying all the time I dunno what it is. Im wondering if its depression since ive had anxiety for years and heard they often accompany each other. Ok heres the strange part - going to a concert this week seems to have triggered it cause I can't stop thinking about the singer I went to see, its not like I had a huge crush on him before I went but I got to shake his hand etc he's real nice :rolleyes:

I know I sound like some stupid 13 year old except its worse im 19 so that just makes it sad and pathetic. :p:

Does anyone know whats wrong with me?

Like all things, it will pass...

Reply 7

littlemissalex

13

Hey i think i suffer from depression as well cause whenever im alone all i can think about (im a natural pessimist btw) how **** i am and how much ive messed up things.. literally it is all i think about and i just sit for hours and cry. When im with people im extremely sociable so no one suspects a thing. Ive tried speaking to a friend about me being upset about stuff and finding things so overwhelming and she just laughed and thought i was taking the piss. I think this was spurred from my olevels last year when i was getting upset and stressed about whether id do well or not.. and this summer with my ASs.. Basically many stuff are troubling me right now including a new one concerning a guy i really like who has just confessed to me that his "love of his life" is some person he met last year... Oh well thats my pitiful story.. thinking about it now actually makes me depressed!!

Reply 8

Secret

Usually depressives have symptoms for weeks at a time rather than days. Additionally your feelings for the singer may be only linked with infatuation. If your worried see your GP.

Reply 9

alio~

OP

9

Secret

Usually depressives have symptoms for weeks at a time rather than days. Additionally your feelings for the singer may be only linked with infatuation. If your worried see your GP.

Im supposed to be going to a counceller about the anxiety so can mention it then, probably right about the singer it just seems like hes my type in every way :rolleyes:

Anyhow thanks the the replies :smile:

Reply 10

Ana

19

The definition of clinical depression is that it lasts for two weeks or more :smile:

Reply 11

The Mudman

10

alexandra010588

Hey i think i suffer from depression as well cause whenever im alone all i can think about (im a natural pessimist btw) how **** i am and how much ive messed up things.. literally it is all i think about and i just sit for hours and cry. When im with people im extremely sociable so no one suspects a thing. Ive tried speaking to a friend about me being upset about stuff and finding things so overwhelming and she just laughed and thought i was taking the piss. I think this was spurred from my olevels last year when i was getting upset and stressed about whether id do well or not.. and this summer with my ASs.. Basically many stuff are troubling me right now including a new one concerning a guy i really like who has just confessed to me that his "love of his life" is some person he met last year... Oh well thats my pitiful story.. thinking about it now actually makes me depressed!!

I know just how you feel alex. Everythings in life is a series of peaks and troughs. Sometimes youre up, sometimes youre down. Just remember that youre never alone, no matter how much it feels like it. Just like you, I hide it from the majority of people my real feelings, but Ive been fortunate enough to find a really close friend whos always there for me. However, some people will never understand/believe you, no matter how serious you are.
Exams are extremely stressful, and affect everyone, moreso if youre already feeling down. Even the most able students worry about results. Youre not alone. The situation with the guy you like, I dont really know what to say. It hurts like ****. Just try and keep busy, take your mind off it if you can.
Im not gunna say 'stop thinking bad thoughts' cos it never works like that, but try and remember an occassion where someone/something made you feel special. Some proof of the amazing individual Im sure you are.

If you ever need to talk, PM me anytime, Im here to listen :hugs:

Reply 12

cameleon

Depression...something that I have second hand experience with. My mum has it. Basically it lasts for variable amounts of time, but certainly longer than two days. It is likely to be the result of childhood experiences- abuse, being unwanted etc- I'm no expert in the field, but am sure that full-on clinical depression is not caused merely by longing for a favourite rock star (no offence intended). Basically if it continues, go to the doctor, but it certainly doesnt seem like something to get too worried about at this stage.

Reply 13

Riddy

hm suppose its better to talk about it in the forum as well u'l get more advice, but you know you'd get some stick if they knew which singer you liked :biggrin:

Reply 14

clouddweller

ive had some times recently when ive been so down, for such long periods of time, with just no seeming ability to get myself out of the slump, that ive seriously considered going to the doctor, but then ive never been able to think what i'd say and its always stopped me.
i talk to my friends (sometimes) but generally i dont tell them the whole truth so its really pretty pointless...i often think id benefit from having someone completely impartial to talk to, and i know the first step is going to the doctor, but as i said, i can never think of what to say.....

Reply 15

Ana

19

Riddy

you know you'd get some stick if they knew which singer you liked :biggrin:

And this is relevant to the thread? Even if she were infatuated with Mr Blobby, or Bob the Builder, it wouldn't make the emotion feel any less real to her.

Reply 16

cameleon

katerichards

ive had some times recently when ive been so down, for such long periods of time, with just no seeming ability to get myself out of the slump, that ive seriously considered going to the doctor, but then ive never been able to think what i'd say and its always stopped me.
i talk to my friends (sometimes) but generally i dont tell them the whole truth so its really pretty pointless...i often think id benefit from having someone completely impartial to talk to, and i know the first step is going to the doctor, but as i said, i can never think of what to say.....

You could go to a college counsellor? They have loads of experience! Or, if you do go to the doc, dont worrry about what to say! They are paid to understand. Don't be embarrassed about your problems. Another very important thing to remember is don't hide you're feelings! The old saying of don't keep things bottled up is still well and truly true! LET IT ALL OUT!

Reply 17

SunburnedCactus

11

Depression is so often dismissed as something "you'll get over" and people don't always take it seriously.

Wrong!

Depression is a very serious condition which you should always seek advice about if it is affecting your life. If left ignored there is a good chance it will get much worse.

Reply 18

MNBStyle

9

alio~

Basically for the last 2 days Ive had this intense nasty suffocating feeling as though Ive lost someone and can't cope, I keep crying all the time I dunno what it is. Im wondering if its depression since ive had anxiety for years and heard they often accompany each other. Ok heres the strange part - going to a concert this week seems to have triggered it cause I can't stop thinking about the singer I went to see, its not like I had a huge crush on him before I went but I got to shake his hand etc he's real nice :rolleyes:

I know I sound like some stupid 13 year old except its worse im 19 so that just makes it sad and pathetic. :p:

Does anyone know whats wrong with me?

Maybe you really respect this persons singing skills?? along with him being such a nice person you might of got real overwhelmed by it all which can often trigger a emotional reaction.
I suffer from anxiety and your problem you described is a problem i have to.
Usually ill get it for a few days then itll get abit better, its just a little downer youve had, but i suggest seeing a Doc if it goes on for to long.

Reply 19

alio~

OP

9

MNBStyle

Maybe you really respect this persons singing skills?? along with him being such a nice person you might of got real overwhelmed by it all which can often trigger a emotional reaction.
I suffer from anxiety and your problem you described is a problem i have to.
Usually ill get it for a few days then itll get abit better, its just a little downer youve had, but i suggest seeing a Doc if it goes on for to long.

Yeah I just really like his dark style and 'bad boy' image but underneath that I know he's real nice (from what ive seen and read) and thats what I find perfect in a guy :redface:

He's also had the same problems as me anxiety etc but got over it so it makes me like him more!!! He's just rare. Thing is when I think about him its all hurt and no pleasure, its ever since we shook hands at a concert :p:

(wasn't that bothered about him before then :confused:

), since I know I'l never get him lol.
Hope your coping ok with the anxiety :redface:

its real nasty I know but there must be a way to overcome it have you tried councelling? Im supposed to be trying it soon, just try and stay positive :smile:

Is this depression?

Related discussions

Articles for you