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I'm Worried I might be depressed. I have numerous problems in my life and a few people suggested that the level to which I am depressed is not normal.
I have a genetic predisposition to be depressed as both of my parents suffered from it. I also have many symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and making decisions, fatigue and decreased energy, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, and pessimism, excessive sleeping, irritability, loss of interest in hobbies, and sad, anxious, and empty feelings.
What really concerns me is how much I didn't know that Robin Williams and I have in common. Someone suggested that he used humor to mask his depression and I've felt many times that I do the same thing. I don't want people to know I'm depressed, so I act silly and make jokes to hide it.
I don't know what I'm gonna do. I'm open to counseling,but I don't want medication and I'm just scared. I dont think I'm the kind of person who would kill myself, but there have been times when I've wished I was dead. What can I do to prevent resorting to something like suicide? (link)
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Let's deal with Robin Williams first. Robin had for decades dealt with drugs and alcohol addiction. Next, he has manic depression (bipolar disorder) and moods that rapid cycle with that disease without following proper treatment.
The depression part had become extremely severe lately in him. Add on top of that the fact he was struggling with the on-set of Parkinson's that could now and in the future kill his ability to perform which is the only thing he loved.
Then you add two recent marriages that failed plus a new one and whatever else we just don't know about yet that is being investigated.
Despite all this the fact remains and my own doctor told me is that people who have mental illnesses and kill themselves are incredibly rare. The fact we think it's high is incorrect but the media and society focuses on this too much to make us believe it is.
You may have an illness in common but that's about it. He didn't manage his but you can be on top of yours if you have it.
Also, just because DNA seems to support that you could get a mental illness doesn't mean you will. It's not always hereditary. If concerned see a doctor and go into detail about your family and how you feel right now and that you are scared and need to know if you're okay. That's what I would do and think strongly you should. Go from that.
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Wow, that made me feel a lot better. I guess it was silly for me to think I was in that much trouble. I'll do as you said and look into it though. Thank you so much and God Bless.
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