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Maestro
January 28th, 2007, 03:05 AM
A few years ago, I was extremely depressed. I was suicidal. I would think about getting a knife quite often. It scared the hell out of me and I thought I was going crazy. I finally told my parents and had a total breakdown. I had to go to counseling and be put on antidepressants. I was only 12.

I've recovered and I no longer feel this way. But sometimes, quite frequently actually, I will fall into bouts of depression. I have no idea why. Sometimes they can become rather severe, but never as severe as they used to be. I don't understand, though, because I have no reason to be depressed whatsoever. I think I may also have some sort of anxiety problem, which has lessened slightly over the years, which may sometimes contribute to the depression. Is it normal to become depressed so frequently? Might I have some sort of problem?

TheWizard
January 28th, 2007, 07:57 AM
Sounds like you might be bi-polar. You should stay on your anti-depressant med.

Bobby
January 28th, 2007, 08:27 AM
Hmm..sound like bi-polar sorta. But it sounds like you're growng out of it somewhat.

I'd go to the doctor. Or your local heath clinic.

Sapphire
January 28th, 2007, 10:33 AM
It could be clinical depression (chemical imbalances in your brain) I am reluctant to say that you sound bi polar because you have only expressed depressive episodes. Bi polar is depressive and manic episodes combined.

Go back to the doctor, you need something to help you.

Maestro
January 28th, 2007, 01:24 PM
After reading about bi-polar disorder, I'm pretty sure I don't have it. It's just depression. It's like I'm okay and happy, then sometimes I get depressed and I can't be alone. I have to have something to occupy myself or I'll go crazy. Sometimes, if I'm occupied or with friends, I'm okay, but not always.

I seem to be prone to anxiety attacks, too. When I'm depressed, I don't want to be alone. So sometimes I start getting really anxious and I have to calm myself down. Are the depression and the anxiety connected?

Bobby
January 28th, 2007, 01:54 PM
I think they can be somtimes.

Sapphire
January 29th, 2007, 11:53 AM
Yes they can sometimes be connected. Not all the time but sometimes they are.