Is it normal to keep lapsing into depression and anxiety randomly?

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I was wondering whether or not it was normal to keep lapsing into periods of depression and severe anxiety with no explanation whatsoever, and if not, if anyone with experience has any useful advice on how to ease or cure the symptoms.

On the seemingly random days I have this severe anxiety, it usually occurs around social situations, I have no idea why, but I just cant help but feel so nervous and rub my nose or touch my face in some way to help ease the feeling, and it only worsens people's opinions of me in school.

Before someone tells me its normal 'this happens every day', notice I said randomly, and i've tried narrowing down what could be causing these symptoms over the many years i've had it, trying to link it with anything, and it is indeed random. Also too, the base of the back of my neck, right where the head attaches to the spine, seems to twitch at random, which leads me to believe it could have something to do with my nervous system or something..

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  • BlkBrd
    11 years ago | pl

    I would first search for some kind of co-morbidity happening. You might see your doctor and have your thyroid levels checked. If your thyroid is working improperly you are certainly subject to the kind of emotions that you're experiencing. If you are a female, you are also more likely to have hypothyroidism as a contributing factor.

    If you are physically fine, you might look into some type of psychotherapy. There is actually a specific kind of depression, called Atypical Depression, that ranges from mild to chronic symptoms. The depressive stages can last anywhere from a few days to several months and are likely to occur your entire life. Of course, there are treatments available for you if this ends up being something you have.

    I spent many of my teenage years dealing with hard depressive/anxiety states that were crippling. I know how difficult it can be to cope with daily stressors while trying to deal with the sadness that you can't really explain.

    Best of luck to you.

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  • ohheytherefog
    11 years ago | pl

    Me too

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  • sunny_wantsome
    11 years ago | pl

    i did not read the whole stuff but assuming reading just the title it is normal

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