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Depressed for No Reason

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by Plattyrex, Nov 1, 2015.

  1. Plattyrex

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    Hello. I feel like lately I've been constantly upset for no reason. I never feel like doing any of the stuff that usually makes me happy, every tiny little thing upsets me, I've been crying multiple times every day, and I've just been generally unhappy with myself as a person. I've just had this constant pain in my stomach, like when you have to talk in front of people or something that makes you uncomfortable or whatever. I know there's probably not a lot you can do if there's no apparent reason, and it might seem a bit selfish to complain if there's nothing bad causing this, but I don't think I've ever been this upset for such a long period of time and I need some advice. Thank you for reading this.
     
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    How long has this been going on for? Sometimes just the change in weather can bring on depression. Unfortunately with the stomach pains you're experiencing this is starting to sound serious. :/ may I suggest you talk to your doctor about it?
     
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    It's been going on for a couple of months now. I have had periods where I was less depressed than usual, but I haven't had a moment of genuine happiness in quite a while. The stomach pains have been pretty much constant.
     
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    This sounds serious, you definitely need to speak to someone about it. This isn't something that can be ignored, believe me... I've been there!
     
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    Okay, I'll talk to someone. I really didn't want to say anything to my parents because my dad tends to make me feel very uncomfortable about this stuff, but if you think it's serious I'll do it.
     
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    Talk to someone that you feel comfortable with. :slight_smile:
     
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    Okay. Thank you very much for the help.
     
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    Last year I suffered from bad depression and just ignored it hoping it would go away. It didn't go away, if anything it worsen quite a bit. I too had bad stomach pains like you do and it was at a point where i couldn't sleep anymore. I eventually decided to get some help, saw a psychiatrist and within a short period of time I was back to my normal self :slight_smile:
     
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    Thanks. I eel like it's a lot better hearing advice from someone who's been through the same things.
     
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    Lots of us have! :slight_smile: you're certainly not alone!
     
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    Remember that mental illness doesn't really happen for a reason (although stress and other environmental factors can affect it). I'm in the long process of being treated for depression (among other things lol) and medication and therapy can be really helpful for a lot of people! Sometimes it's just a brain chemistry thing.
     
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    I absolutely agree, therapy and medications can do wonders.