[Babybop]

Hi I'm 20 year old female and up until a few months ago I used to be happy all the time...nothing ever seemed to bother me and I was quite easy going. I recently got back in contact with a family member that I haven't spoken to in a few years and it seems since then I've been constantly upset and down. I was kicked out of home when I was 15 and haven't spoken to any of that aid of family until a few months ago! Now I just don't seem like myself any more and I don't know whether I'm just feeling sorry for myself because I get to find out info on my old family or am I actually suffering with depression. Any time I go out lately and I have a few drinks in me it's like I'm a completely different person. I start talking about suicide and I'm so aggressive to my friends that they're actually afraid of me! I don't know what's wrong with me anymore I'm not myself whether I'm sober or not. I've tried explaining to friends but they don't believe me because I still act like I used to when I'm around them! Please help any advice at all is very appreciated.

[LucyG]

Something is definately going on, and needs to be dealt with.

Here's a link to a great book on depression, and how to treat it naturally that is worth checking out before going to a psychiatrist and getting a formal diagnosis:

http://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Doct...r+*+depression

You might want to talk to a counsel about your family issues to help get some perspective on them.

[Leed]

Do you have a family doctor you can talk to? It might be a good idea to talk to your doctor and see what he has to say. It sounds like you may have some depression going on. He could refer you to a good therapist, or perhaps put you on an antidepressant temporarily -- whatever he thinks is best. Personally I think therapy is best as it gets to the root of what is bothering you so that it doesn't keep coming back over and over again to bother you again. Once you get rid of it, you're able to cope. So perhaps therapy is the best way to go.

Talk with your doctor and see what he says. God bless and please take care. Let us know what he says, ok? Hugs, Lee

[Gemini123]

You have some serious issues happening and really should find some one to help you with them . If you don't have a family doctor or one that you feel you can bring this to there are walk in clinics that have people available 24/7. Therapy is the best way to go - its like cleaning the attic - get rid if the junk, sweep out the dust and the cobwebs, open the window and let the fresh air and sunshine in.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Babybop

Hi I'm 20 year old female and up until a few months ago I used to be happy all the time...nothing ever seemed to bother me and I was quite easy going. I recently got back in contact with a family member that I haven't spoken to in a few years and it seems since then I've been constantly upset and down. I was kicked out of home when I was 15 and haven't spoken to any of that aid of family until a few months ago! Now I just don't seem like myself any more and I don't know whether I'm just feeling sorry for myself because I get to find out info on my old family or am I actually suffering with depression. Any time I go out lately and I have a few drinks in me it's like I'm a completely different person. I start talking about suicide and I'm so aggressive to my friends that they're actually afraid of me! I don't know what's wrong with me anymore I'm not myself whether I'm sober or not. I've tried explaining to friends but they don't believe me because I still act like I used to when I'm around them! Please help any advice at all is very appreciated.

i cant tell you if you have depression or not. doing so is called making a diagnosis and we are not able to diagnose fellow members..

what I can say is that I know many 20-25 yr olds going through similar things and for them it is completely normal going into adulthood figuring out who I am feelings..

that said I also know many people who are 20-25 yr olds going through similar things/feelings and with ****them**** it is called many different things like

bipolar disorder
anemia
schizophrenia
depression
colds
flu's
psychosis...

and many other physical and mental health challenges.

if you google the things you have posted you will find thousands upon thousands of things/ mental disorders/physical health problems.

my suggestion is if this bothers you contact a treatment provider (medical doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist...) in your off line location. they can help you discover what this is called with in you and how best to treat it.

[danaflett]

It does sound like the symptoms i was also going through,i went to a family doctor,and i was suffering from depression,sometimes i would be weepy,angry,or down right mean to everyone around me,and i knew i was hurting them,but i couldn't stop myself,i urge you to speak with someone,pease keep me and the others posted on how you go.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Babybop

Hi I'm 20 year old female and up until a few months ago I used to be happy all the time...nothing ever seemed to bother me and I was quite easy going. I recently got back in contact with a family member that I haven't spoken to in a few years and it seems since then I've been constantly upset and down. I was kicked out of home when I was 15 and haven't spoken to any of that aid of family until a few months ago! Now I just don't seem like myself any more and I don't know whether I'm just feeling sorry for myself because I get to find out info on my old family or am I actually suffering with depression. Any time I go out lately and I have a few drinks in me it's like I'm a completely different person. I start talking about suicide and I'm so aggressive to my friends that they're actually afraid of me! I don't know what's wrong with me anymore I'm not myself whether I'm sober or not. I've tried explaining to friends but they don't believe me because I still act like I used to when I'm around them! Please help any advice at all is very appreciated.

for some people this is depression for others it isnt depression...

for some people its any number of medical and mental health problems..

if you google your symptoms you will get thousands and thousands of results of what this can be in you but ultimately the only ones that can diagnose you is a treatment provider ie medical doctor, psychiatrist in your off line location.

we are not allowed to make a diagnosis of other members problems. it is you that must tell us what your problems are called..

suggestion if this continues to bother you contact a treatment provider in your off line location. they will be able to tell you what your problem is called and how to treat it.