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Old Oct 02, 2016, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MusicLover82 View Post
Does anyone else here have depression that doesn't seem like depression, it's more negative feelings aimed at something specific, but it comes and goes just like bipolar mood swings do? Mine is probably related to my OCD as well, but I'm curious if anyone else gets this kind of depression.

For example, I don't really *feel* depressed, but I sometimes will feel like I need to quit my job. Or end a friendship. I have reasons, but not good enough reasons. It's clearly a mood thing, because I don't always feel this way. But I don't have any really bad signs of depression, like not wanting to get out of bed or shower, etc. I just feel more fatigue and negative feelings about something specific. I will sometimes feel a sense of foreboding (that something bad will happen), too. I also get anxiety attacks.
Could it be overwhelm? Not flat out crushing overwhelm, but more of a subtle tired, frustrated or resentful feeling that might make you want to ditch things to lighten the load? Such a thing could fluctuate depending on circumstances whether external (demands of people, life) or internal (lack of sleep, over-delaying a proper meal, low energy etc.). The foreboding and anxiety might be overwhelm too, or guilt over "shoulds" that you can't quite manage, fear of consequences etc.

Not sure if any of that makes sense. Just some thoughts.