Am I depressed?


Question:
I have been keeping a secret from my mum, the same as my sister, as my dad had an affair in another country when he was working out there last year. Broke my heart into pieces. Me and my sister decided it was too hard to tell my mum as she is a very sensitive person and it would literally be the end for her-it would ruin her life. since then we have fought with our father and made him realise hw big a mistake he has made and has now asked my mum to remarry for their 25th anniversary. They are getting things back on track. but the thing is, since this happened at xmas, i havent been the same. My confidence has been completely shunned, ive become very angry with my boyfriend and ignored his help. Being really happy one minute, then really down and crying the next. I think negatively and put myself down all the time. I find it hard to sleep sometimes too. Are these signs that there maybe something wrong? Im starting to get a little better now, but i just wanted your opinion

Answers:
Just enjoy a hot bath and don't worry too much.
have your mom take you to see a doctor and explain the symptoms - cold be depression, but maybe only situational and can be cleared up over a few months with meds
Nobody can tell you you are deprest except a GP I should know I have had depression off and on for 14 years and know what it is like and you do sound like you have that starting's of it but like I said you will have to see a GP he/she might give you someithing.
It could be, however, depression is a lot of things wrapped up and you have to remember one very important thing. Since finding out your father had an affair you have lost trust him and possibly all men for a bit, which could be the reason for being angry with your boyfriend. It's traumatic to find out something like that. It's something that will always be with you. Years ago I saw my mom kissing a male fried of hers and I got really angry and confronted them (perhaps not in the best way but I did) and I hated my mom for doing that to my dad even though they said nothing was going on. to be honest, I still think about to this day wondering if there is still anything between them that I don't know about.

I don't think I'd really say you're depressed but I do think you have a lot of anger built up inside, and rightfully so. If you're worried about it, go see your dr. He/she is the only one who can give you a diagnosis. One of the questions you'll be asked if you see a dr and state you think you might be depressed is "do you think about suicide?" You will be asked over the last 6 months if a bunch of stuff applies to you and that will be one question. If you answer yes to a certain number they will tell you it probably sounds like a lower level of depression and you can be prescribed low-dose antidepressants. I know this cause I've been there.

Good luck and I hope you find a way to deal with all this, and same with your sister. I think it's sweet that your parents are going to remarry for their anniversary. Shows to me that your father still loves her very much and wants to make things right...for all of you.
you should tell you mom, about your dad, it could make you feel better. Or have your mom take you to a doctor, it could be depression or bipolar.
I believe its bipolar 1 disorder,or just depressive disorder NOS im not sure im not a doctor but I have schoaffective disorder. ask your doctor or therapist and let me know if im close
Try to forget the past history, enjoy your life. Pl. go to a psychiatrist & explain him A to Z for councelling. I think that after 3 to 4 sitting your problem will be solved.
First off your daddy oh needs to come clean, If he thinks remarryin her is going to be the answer then he is way wrong.Because, when you play you pay,it might not be in the same way ,but youll pay and you girls is the ones who are getting the raw end of the deal, hes going to have to come clean ,because if he thinks there is turmoil in his life now then hes got another thing coming,remember god knows everything and I feel you girls found out for a reason,I wouldnt ignore this one ,my friend.There wont be any rest until the truth, the whole truth nothing but the truth, is all out in the open,Good luck.
Dont go to a doctor! especially psychiater.
You are absolutely healthy! Smile and all problems will be solved. There are more good people than bad people in the world.
You have been put in a very tough situation and I suspect you are feeling some guilt about not telling your mom. Maybe you should see a therapist and let someone help you through this. You may need medication, but you may just need an indifferent party to listen to you and help work through some of your issues with your dad's ifedelity. Good Luck.
The way you feel is a very normal reaction to a terrible thing. It sounds like you have always trusted your dad, and looked up to him. He let everyone in your family down, and he knows it.

Everyone, including your dad, is sometimes weak and foolish.

DO NOT, whatever you do, tell your mum. I think your dad knows that he made a mistake, and that he has caused great hurt and sorrow to those he loves. Including you. Maybe even especially you and your sister, because your dad is your role model for the kind of man you will choose later in life.

Your dad is a good man, but he is human. We all are. Forgive him.

Most counselors advise men (and women) who have had an affair NOT to tell their wives (or husbands). All the confessor is doing is getting rid of guilt at the expense of an innocent person.

Do NOT discuss this with your boyfriend. It is none of his business, he has no right to know your private family stuff, and he cannot help you in any case.

I do not think that you are depressed, in the medical sense, but I am not a doctor and I do not know you. You might want to talk to your doctor about this--he or she is bound by an oath not to tell anyone (including your parents) about what you discuss.
I dont think your depressed. I think you actually need to talk about it if not with your dad then let your boyfriend in, poor your heart out if you have.

You could be feeling like this because you havent forgiven your dad for whats happened in that case I would say you should actually talk to him tell him how you feel, how the whole thing has made you feel. I would do it before you actually do become depressed
You have had a big shock.
This happens alot when something hits your system hard.
Maybe seek help from your docter if it gets worse again. This could be reconised as a minor form of depression!
Good luck.
They sound like classic feelings of depression. My advice to you is to speak to your doctor, they can advise you on the best route to take to get away from these feelings.

Good Luck
ENJOY YOUR LIFE
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