Re: Does This Sound Like Depression?

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Hello Alhggyb,

Yup, I can say you have all (and a few more) symptoms of depression.

When you say I have a few more, which ones do you refer to? Do you know what
disorder(s) these others might indicate?

I think I will have to show my GP the list because I am likely to become
nervous, forget why I am in at the surgery, and spew out some nonsense,
which will get me some strange looks from the doctor (I can see it already -
what a nightmare!)

Thanks,


"Alhggyb" <alanhggyb@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Todie wrote:
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Hello guys,

I have an auto-immune disorder, which is using guerilla warfare tactics
on
body; I believe that my illness, which I have had mildly to moderately
for
many years, is or has been having an a steady effect on my psyche. My
physical illness crept up on me very gradually over an extended period,
but
was eventually diagnosed relatively early. I have always been the type
to
hide any signs of mental weekness to the point where I avoid situations
that
may expose them. If I were less sensitive perhaps I wouldn't care so
much
about any of this... I am pretty sure I have a form of depression, but
from
reading I cannot tell how severe it is or what variation it is. Also, I
have
identified with other mental illnesses in places. My problems are as
follows:

1) I have been feeling suicidal for some time.
2) I am always tired and I tend to sleep over 10 hours a night, often
needing a nap in the afternoon.
3) I have lost interest in all things that I used to find interesting,
and I
feel totally unmotivated.
4) When I absolutely must get my act together, I find it hard to
concentrate
and any silly little thing becomes a challenge. Generally, I sense an
underlying train of thought which draws my attention away into so many
other
directions that I eventually don't actually manage to stop on any
particular
thought.
5) I have tension headaches nearly all the time, sometimes worse.
6) I have experienced ringing in the ears for no apparent reason.
7) When I am tired I catch dark objects moving rapidly by me with the
corner
of my eye, I know this is in my mind.
8) On very few occasions I have heard a clear resonating voice briefly
in my
head, as though someone was about to say something.
9) Sometimes when I am standing close to danger, I feel a strange
compulsion
towards it, and I find myself talking myself out of it; this is followed
by
an adrenaline rush and a sense of relief.
10) I spend so many hours every day doing absolutely nothing because I
don't
have the energy; I tend to wait for a brief moment of explosiveness so
that
I can cram mountains of work into a short time (I still don't manage to
catch up on things anyway).
11) I have an anxiety problem.
12) Mood swings.

I know I should be talking with a specialist about this, and I intend
to,
however, I am not sure how to approach my GP about this; I have always
done
my utmost to show a solid presence of mind. My doctor is aware of my
anxiety
problem and physical condition but I haven't felt comfortable discussing
my
feelings further. I suppose I want to know if anyone here recognises
some of
the stuff I am experiencing so that I know how bad it is and what to
expect... I have a relatively new doctor and I am not sure how to
introduce
my concerns to him (... by the way I think I am loosing my mind
doctor...).

Thanks in advance,


Hiya and welcome.

Yup, I can say you have all (and a few more) symptoms of depression.

If you're unsure of how to approach your GP, print a copy of your
posting and show them it. It pretty much explains what your feeling, so
they can discuss more about how to treat you.

Good luck and take care.

Al



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