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i know its ok to not be happy all the time...but what about all the time. I'd hate to say depressed but its coming to that. People look at you funny if you say you have a mental propblem and i cant stand psyco-analasis doctors. I dont like to ask for advice either but what the hell is going to hurt now? Just kinda lost on what to do..
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Don't feel bad with your illness. Many people have it, over half of the population has the mental illness. It CAN get passed down from generation to generation. It's just a chemical imblalance in your brain. Some people take medicine and some people don't. Some people dont even know if they have it.
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All the time as in within the past few years you haven't been happy? This could be dysthymia. The best thing to try is make a list of everything you do during a week that gives you happiness or pleasure. Seek out more things similar to those activities. A psychiatrist will only give you drugs... Which usually don't work and any honest mental health doctor will admit that no one is really sure HOW they work, if at all. A psychologist will probably give you counselling sessions where they can hopefully help change your perspective on how you view things. Also, try to figure out if there is a past history of depression in your family. Evidence does show that there is a correlation between genetics and unipolar depression.
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Well, at least you realize that you do have somewhat of a problem. Trust me, you are not 'abnormal'. Many people, actually MAJORITY of Americans become depressed/extremely sad at one point in their lives. I would suggest telling someone close to you. I know you say you hate psyco-alasis doctors, but if you visit a physcologist weekly, I promise you it will help. They aren't like physciatrists. They basically let you spill your heart out and say what's on your mind. It's always nice to talk out your feelings. Trust me, I've been through the same stage as you are in right now. I visit a physcologist every week! And it's really comforting to know someones there always if you need them. They won't just bullshit you..as long as you get a good one. If you EVER start to think of suicide TELL SOMEONE and get IMMEDIATE help. God bless you.
Oh and also, diet, excerise and healthy eating can REALLY help! STAY ACTIVE!
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I'm glad you've decided to share your feelings with us.
If you're always feeling helpless or worthless or if you think your life is pointless and you've just lost interest/desire to do anything, then you're most likely depressed. But depression is not a mental problem, it's an emotional one. A mental illness is usually a term used where someone basically has lost the ability to use their brains in a proper/normal manner such as schizophrenia. So, that may be the reason why people were giving you funny looks. You do not have to go and see a psychoanalyst if you don't want to. But it's always a good idea to talk to someone you can trust or if not, call a free helpline to figure out where your unhappiness stems from. Many people who are depressed know something's lacking or not quite right. But they just cannot pinpoint their cause of sadness. So they often think it's something out of their control and continue to suffer. But believe it or not, there is always a reason and once you know, you can then ask yourself what has to change in your life to make you feel better. Remember only action will make things better for you. It may seem like too big a mountain to climb, but you will reach the other side. Thousands of people have come through depression and so can you.
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Just bear through it. I wouldn't advice seeing a psycho-analist, so don't worry about that. Try keeping away from anything depressing. Ex. Don't watch depressing dramas, instead watch a good comedy. I've been depressed before, a lot of people have, and there are different causes. Some you wouldn't even think would trigger a depression. If you have close friends, it might make you feel better to talk to them about what's troubling you.
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to tell you the truth, about 1/20 of all americans are depressed. It is nothing abnormal. A lot of depressed people live normal lives and sometimes don't evem realize they are depressed. I hope that you aren't though because that could lead to a lot of trouble but good luck anyway.
Lizzy
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