Does depression has to do with frequent headaches ?

Hi DocJohn,

I took a couple of depression quizzes already and i got 63 from the Psychcentral which indicated severe depression. I started feeling hopeless, weary and down for long period now. I'm talking about months but lately this is the longest one i'm not going out or talking to anyone for almost a month now. Even at home i'm not participating with their usual talks, i'm always alone and i prefer that, i'm scared of going out, i don't feel like meeting people. Like isolating myself to others. I feel my friends left me coz of this down feeling. And I always get this strong headaches sometimes i cry coz of pain and it pushes me to take pain relievers over the doses. I attempted to take a number of pills at once but luckily i'm still ok and nothing happened to me, except my monthly period became irregular. Sometimes i don't have my period for 2 months then i'll have it the next then stops again. I just feel like doing a permanent soultion to this temporary problem.

This all started when my lil' bro hurted me, he punched me evrywhere my body, since then i lose this self-esteem and can't hardly cope up again. Please i really need help...........
I'm always praying that somebody could help bring back the interest in life and how to pursue living it......

Headaches can be a part of depression. It sounds like you are in a great deal of pain. Could you find someone that you trust to talk to? A permanent solution is not the only option even though it may seem like it at times. Please find a talk to your doctor, T, or some other trusted person to get help. It is okey to need help at times.
There was a time that my nephew needed help tieing his shoes. He can now do that on his own. I have a need for my T which is okey too because there will be a time when I will be like my nephew and be able to do it on my own. I know this is a strange way to look at it but it helps me feel less "crazy" or "mentally ill."

Hi bluebearTIN

Welcome to PC! I'm glad you found us here.

I'm sorry you are feeling so down and having problems with headaches. I think it would be a good idea for you to see your doctor and explain to him/her what you are experiencing. You may have some physical problems that could be causing your pain and missed periods. It would be good to get checked out so you can rule out any physcial illness.

Talk to your doc about your depression too. The doc may refer you to a therapist. I find it very helpful to go to therapy when I have some problems I can't seem to solve or work through on my own. They can help you make sense of what you are feeling and work towards healing.

I wish you well dear and hope you will find the support you are looking for.

sabby

Hi Hopefull and sabau2,

Thanks so much for the insights, you know it feels great to check a post and know that somebody cares. I really appreciate it. I really want to seek for professional help now but i'm kinda reluctant still coz i don't know , it's not easy to open things up with someone you don't know though it's a doctor, but i'll push myself with it coz i really need it badly. Yes, you're right there are a lot of things that we need somebody to help us and teach us how to get through it and there'll come a time that we can't figure it out by ourselves anymore. I wish i have somebody who will be there willing to listen to me coz all the people around me right now are busy with their own lives and i don't want to add to their burden anymore. That's why i'm thankful too to find you here. Thanks for having me and please don't turn your backs on me, I already feel been netrayed, leftout by my friends coz of this depression. Thanks so much

(((((((((((((((( bluebear )))))))))))))))))))

I know its hard to step out of the shell we create for ourselves and put your issues on the table for a stranger to dissect. But part of depression is that it lies to you and tells you that people don't care, that you don't care. It tells you that you shouldn't "bother" anyone with your issues because you are not worthy of care. Well I'm here to tell you that is the furthest from the truth! At the times when you feel most like hiding within yourself, those are the times when you need to do everything you can to fight it off and open up to someone for help. You did a great job of posting it right here! That was a great step for you to take.

I hope you keep posting bluebear....keep reaching out and keep hanging on to what you truly know in your heart is the truth. Don't let the lies of depression keep you down. There is help out there to get through this......

PC and the folks here, will not turn their backs....we're here to stay

Take good care of YOU!

Hugsss
sabby

That depends.... I have a headache everytime i cry.... So i guess it depends of the person

thanks so much sabby,

It really feels great upon reading your reply, actually it's helping me a lot posting my feelings and insights here right now. Though i can't talk to a person physically, but through you folks here i felt i found new friends whom i can rely on. Thanks so much!