Do i have depression, anxiety, or what?

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From time to time I get in this rut. It lasts for days to weeks and while its going on its like I can't even enjoy life at all. I don't even have the desire to do things I like. The best way to describe it is an impending sense of dread.

I start to worry obsessively about things like my choice of major, my future, the money I owe for school so far, the thought of losing my girlfriend despite having a very steady relationship, not having many friends, and the worst- things i regret in the past.

Usually there's not even a specific thing that gets me feeling down in the first place so it's embarrassing to talk to people about. I tried reaching out once and a friend told me to quit feeling sorry for myself so clearly he didn't get it. Is it normal to get this way or is this some kind of anxiety disorder or something?

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  • steppenwolf
    10 years ago

    You have depression/anxiety issues, my friend. Everybody has them to some degree or another, but if it gets to be a constant issue that severely affects your quality of life, then you should take steps to do deal with it. Talk to your doctor, sometimes a med can make an immense difference, I know from personal experience. People that don't have a problem with it just don't get it, so don't worry if people think you just need to suck it up and it will go away. They equate your problem with their less severe/normal levels. Find creative activities that you sometimes enjoy, and force yourself to do them. Meditation techniques work really well for some people. Finding tricks to simply clear your mind can cause a massive improvement. Forcing yourself to pursue activities that are constructive also help. Good luck, you are certainly not the only one.

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  • chloroplast
    10 years ago

    Sounds like anxiety and maybe depression, but you can never know until you check with a doctor/therapist.

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  • Crusades
    10 years ago

    You are having hangovers. Do you have, or had any mental health problems in the past? Were you an alcoholic? Are you bipolar?

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  • anti-hero
    10 years ago

    What do you regret about your past?

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    • Gspyder
      10 years ago

      How I've treated certain people.

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  • Lonely2
    10 years ago

    Yes

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  • noid
    10 years ago

    A touch of both.

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  • handsignals
    10 years ago

    Sounds like your still functioning pretty well, I you had anxiety and depression your life would be more messed up than that. I think you just need to set yourself some goals.

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