[vrienda]

Hey everyone,

I'm new to this site. I thought I should join and find out more info about depression, because I've been experiencing symptoms (mood changes, very easily irritated, thoughts of suicide/wishing to die almost every day, feeling like a failure, unable to be happy). It started about 3 months ago, after I went through a huge life change. I thought that it was just temporary and would go away, but it's been months and it's only getting worse.

My question is... I'm about to move again, and I'm hoping that the change of pace will help knock me out of whatever this is. So is it worth it to seek help, if there's a chance it may clear up on its own? Or should I seek help, because my suicidal thoughts and irritability are getting worse every day?

[vrienda]

Oh! Also, I took the Depression Quiz on this site and received a score of 44 - moderate/severe depression.

Suicidal thoughts are something that should be discussed with someone, yes. Most certainly.

And welcome to Psych Central.

[elevatedsoul]

if you are having suicidal ideation then go for help...

when my depression first started coming on it would be brief periods, but my episodes quickly became more severe and longer lasting...

i think getting help sooner is better ... may not need medication but just talking to a therapist is a good idea...

be kind to yourself... it could be situational depression - could be more... have to pay attention to your symptoms... stay strong...

[EnglishDave]

With daily deterioration and suicidal thoughts, I would advise you to seek help at the earliest opportunity. The longer Depression goes untreated, the harder it is to relieve. Good, Professional help from a Therapist you have a rapport with is the best way to go, combined with ADs if a PDoc feels they are necessary.

Dave.

[dexter]

Hello vrienda. My first bout with depression was similar to yours... Kicked off by a traumatic (to me) event in my life, and my depression symptoms were certainly appropriate for the situation, except that they did not go away and I became increasingly suicidal, until I had to call a hotline.

It is quite possible that this might clear up on its own but if the life event triggered some brain chemistry or whatever might be causing your depression it might not... And as others have said going longer might make it harder to treat.

Why wait? Help is available. Talk to a therapist, maybe they can help or maybe they can lead you to treatment. Right now my new therapist seems to be helping me greatly and I am hopeful that I will not have to go back on any medications... But medications are available if that is what you need to get you back on track and to stop thinking of suicide.

Good luck to you and please continue to post here, this place can be very helpful with advice, support, and understanding.