Depression?

[frewegooh]

I'm not sure if this is classified as depression, but I figured I would tell some complete strangers and see if I could get any help. Most of my life i have had a low self-esteem, always put myself last, demoralizing myself, etc. etc.. I have never inflected pain on myself before. It seems as everything is getting worse and worse as I get older. I am only 19, which I am sure some people wont say is getting old at all. Anyhow, I am pushing myself farther and farther away from people. It's becoming were I don't know what to do around people. I'm not nervous i just don't do anything. I'm not meaning to do it I just do it. If I sit and don't do anything I get extremely depressed. A lot of times, I will cry or get a feeling the will overcome by body and I feel like I can't move. These feelings will come from no were. I'm also starting to get insomnia. I sleep 4-5 hours a night if I am lucky. I feel like I am no one. I have nothing to live for, or to die for. What should i do?I can't see a doctor, I don't have money. I come from a poor family, and I am trying to make it threw college. So seeing someone might not be possible. Any site with people to talk to, who don't push Religious matters on me?

[Talamascaa]

You should have a long talk with Owen Wilson. I hear he's got a cure.

[deeecipher]

Seek some help. Look in your phone book; see if you have a suicide hotline or something like that in which you can call. If not, call a hospital, doctor, clergy member, or someone you can trust to help you.Do this NOW. You are someone and deserve a good life; remember that.

[occultdestroyer]

Yes, that is depression. It varies from person to person. For me, depression is a lifestyle. I am a loner and have family members as my friends. I don't seem to see any problem with me, nor do others do, but I still tend to push myself away from the crowd. I guess some people are just pessimistic and introverts, just like me. Though I didn't really wnat to be this way, it just happened. And that's just the way things are. Live with it.

[alyssa p]

It could be dysthymia, I have that and it stinks majorly. I still recommend getting into a counselor or psychiatrist for a professional diagnosis. Here is a page you can check:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000918.htm

[sleepless at midnight]

Sorry to say, yes, this is depression.Low self-esteem is something I myself struggle with. The only way to feel better about yourself, is to keep bringing yourself up. If you think you're not good enough, say you are. If you say you're not skinny enough, say you are. Keep your thoughts positive, no matter what the outlook.Don't isolate yourself from people, especially friends. They can help you through so much if you just trust them and talk to them. You can't sit and do nothing either, you need to occupy your time. If there's a hobby you enjoy, do it. Try bowling, bike-riding, running, singing, drawing. Do things that are fun, active, and around people. You are not no one, and you have plenty to live for. Pray, talk to people you trust, and bear through it all.Things will be better in the end, I promise.God bless you.:)

[vperry6]

FIRST and far most, your feelings are not your fault. You are more than likely suffering from depression. Please speak with a doctor to receive help. Mental health and receiving help is as important as addressing the physical. The sooner you reach out, I promise you will get better.You do matter .

[fOrTyLeGz]

You are depressed, and anxious. It won't go away by following advice, or changing your diet.Many times psychological problems emerge between the edges of 17-22. It is a big stage of life, and it puts our personalities to the test big time. You need a hand getting relief from these troubles, and there is no way you can do it on your own.... you are going to have to find a doctor to talk to... and he or she will help you find your way.

[chameleon_chick]

I can really relate to what you're experiencing. It was exactly that way for me until I was diagnosed with Depression eight months ago. I urge you (really urge you) to visit a GP ASAP (find a Doctor who bulk-bills and the appointment is free) I advise this as nothing changed for me until I saw the Doctor. Be brave (I know you're probably scared) but until you admit that you're not quite coping, nothing will move forward for you. And by the way, you are someone, a special someone. Be kind to yourself :-) Here's two websites that are free and I found really helpful.http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

[info]

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