fernley
05-02-2006, 12:10 AM
i am 1 20 yr old female at university. i have had problems since school. right now i seem to flick between severe lows (feel suicidal, cry a lot, want the world to swallow me up) annd highs (where i giggle and grin almost uncontrollably). these periods only last a few days. the downers last for longer, maybe weeks. i know i drink far too much and it must compound the problem but i am stuck now. i am a student and i have now missed so much (mainly from being drunk, but much from an inability to function in the morning). My mood or the decisions i make under a certain cloud have lead to me running out of my house and sleeping rough (tho i always come back) and falling out with close friends (who say they will listen but i cannot talk). i know have un reconcileable fractions within my house and i have no one to talk too. i cannot talk i dont know wat to say.... i cannot relent to my weakness even if i am wasted (as i am now). plscan some one tell me what is wrong? can they help me? please i am desperate. iim not suicidal but i constantly think about my death, i know it would be easier but i also know it is hard... pls i really really hurt. will some1 help me?
what is wrtong with my head?
what should i do?
pls
what is wrtong with my head?
what should i do?
pls
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mimgregg
05-02-2006, 02:06 AM
Hi, have you been to a doctor yet? It sounds like the swings from low low, to very high could be chemical imbalances. I would immediated set up an appointment if you have not already. There is help for these drastic mood swings. Good luck!
~Mim :wave:
~Mim :wave:
srak34
05-02-2006, 02:10 AM
i am 1 20 yr old female at university. i have had problems since school. right now i seem to flick between severe lows (feel suicidal, cry a lot, want the world to swallow me up) annd highs (where i giggle and grin almost uncontrollably). these periods only last a few days. the downers last for longer, maybe weeks. i know i drink far too much and it must compound the problem but i am stuck now. i am a student and i have now missed so much (mainly from being drunk, but much from an inability to function in the morning). My mood or the decisions i make under a certain cloud have lead to me running out of my house and sleeping rough (tho i always come back) and falling out with close friends (who say they will listen but i cannot talk). i know have un reconcileable fractions within my house and i have no one to talk too. i cannot talk i dont know wat to say.... i cannot relent to my weakness even if i am wasted (as i am now). plscan some one tell me what is wrong? can they help me? please i am desperate. iim not suicidal but i constantly think about my death, i know it would be easier but i also know it is hard... pls i really really hurt. will some1 help me?
what is wrtong with my head?
what should i do?
pls
I understand not wanting to talk to your friends I was the same way. Find a dr, a counselor. If you are thinking about your death I feel that is on the same road as suicide, you can call a suicide line and get free help.
You are so young and maybe feel alone but you can get through this, I think maybe its a chemical in balance too, please get help.
what is wrtong with my head?
what should i do?
pls
I understand not wanting to talk to your friends I was the same way. Find a dr, a counselor. If you are thinking about your death I feel that is on the same road as suicide, you can call a suicide line and get free help.
You are so young and maybe feel alone but you can get through this, I think maybe its a chemical in balance too, please get help.
smiles805
05-02-2006, 11:26 AM
I would encourage you to seek a psychiatrist to find out if you could be bipolar. If you are suicidal you need to talk to someone immediately. If you can't get an outpatient appointment and feel like taking your life please please go to the emergency room.
smiles805
smiles805
GatsbyLuvr1920
05-02-2006, 12:22 PM
It sounds like it could be bipolar II disorder since your highs are short and much less severe than your lows. These smaller highs are called hypomania; full-blown, acute mania only occurs in bipolar I. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! God bless! :angel:
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Keziah
05-04-2006, 08:53 AM
Depression is not something you can just "snap out of." It's caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals, along with other factors. Like any serious medical condition, depression needs to be treated.
Major depressive disorder, commonly referred to as "depression," can severely disrupt your life, affecting your appetite, sleep, work, and relationships.
The symptoms that help a doctor identify depression include:
constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension
decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
restlessness or feeling slowed down
decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
thoughts of suicide or death
Its better thtyou should talk to your doctor about whether you are suffering from depression.
If you are in an immediate serious crisis please contact your doctor or go to your local hospital or emergency room.
Dysthymia is another mood disorder. People who have it may feel mildly depressed on most days over a period of at least two years. They have many symptoms resembling major depression, but with less severity.
Symptoms of depression may surface with other mood disorders. They include seasonal major depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder), postpartum depression, and bipolar disorder.
Seasonal Affective Disorder has symptoms that are seen with any major depressive episode. It is the recurrence of the symptoms during certain seasons that is the hallmark of this type of depression.
Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that can occur in women who have recently given birth. It typically occurs in the first few months after delivery, but can happen within the first year after giving birth. The symptoms are those seen with any major depressive episode. Often, postpartum depression interferes with the mother's ability to bond with her newborn. It is very important to seek help if you are experiencing postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is different from the "Baby Blues", which tend to occur the first few days after delivery and resolve spontaneously.
Bipolar disorder, another mood disorder, is different than major depressive disorder and has different treatments. For more information go to bipolar.com.
Major depressive disorder, commonly referred to as "depression," can severely disrupt your life, affecting your appetite, sleep, work, and relationships.
The symptoms that help a doctor identify depression include:
constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension
decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
restlessness or feeling slowed down
decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
thoughts of suicide or death
Its better thtyou should talk to your doctor about whether you are suffering from depression.
If you are in an immediate serious crisis please contact your doctor or go to your local hospital or emergency room.
Dysthymia is another mood disorder. People who have it may feel mildly depressed on most days over a period of at least two years. They have many symptoms resembling major depression, but with less severity.
Symptoms of depression may surface with other mood disorders. They include seasonal major depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder), postpartum depression, and bipolar disorder.
Seasonal Affective Disorder has symptoms that are seen with any major depressive episode. It is the recurrence of the symptoms during certain seasons that is the hallmark of this type of depression.
Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that can occur in women who have recently given birth. It typically occurs in the first few months after delivery, but can happen within the first year after giving birth. The symptoms are those seen with any major depressive episode. Often, postpartum depression interferes with the mother's ability to bond with her newborn. It is very important to seek help if you are experiencing postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is different from the "Baby Blues", which tend to occur the first few days after delivery and resolve spontaneously.
Bipolar disorder, another mood disorder, is different than major depressive disorder and has different treatments. For more information go to bipolar.com.
positiveness
05-23-2006, 03:50 AM
i think u shld think about wat ur mind is going thru.........bcos getting suicidal thoughts is no jok.....yes u shld consult a counsellor b4 ur problem grows more severe.......& side by side u can try to counsel urself by identifying the root problem & goin' thru possible solutions.....cos finally its all in ur very own mind tht u need to mak changes & its only U who can mak those changes.....
Hope u get thru this very soon.....Take Care...
Hope u get thru this very soon.....Take Care...
strongernow
05-24-2006, 01:23 AM
Make sure they are ABPN or board certified psychiatrist. I believe that any therapist that is content themselves and is willing to believe you and help and has training in behavior modification or cognitive therapy can help you very much.
hoyt
05-24-2006, 07:23 PM
You could have manic depression or bipolar disorder, you should talk to a doctor as soon as possible
birmab
05-26-2006, 07:32 AM
i am just wondering whether what your experiencing got worse since you started university? i know you said you had it since high school but the effects of university can be severe due to having to move, start out on your own, higher intellectual demands etc. do you feel like you can academically get through university? if not, this can lead to intense frustration and drinking excessively.
ask yourself whether you are really doing what you want to do. will studying acheive these aims? i do think that if you are not happy in what your doing you will think about death a lot, because it is reflecting the idea that you are missing out on what you want to do in life and are thinking 'on my death bed i will look back and be disattisfied with my life' or it is reflecting the death of a dream or death of your social life.
ask yourself whether you are really doing what you want to do. will studying acheive these aims? i do think that if you are not happy in what your doing you will think about death a lot, because it is reflecting the idea that you are missing out on what you want to do in life and are thinking 'on my death bed i will look back and be disattisfied with my life' or it is reflecting the death of a dream or death of your social life.