I feel silly asking...

[ztachick]

since i have a slight background in psychology, but can depression just kinda come and go with no reason, or is there usually an underlying reason behind it, besides the chemical reasons...
reason for asking is i have felt so drained latley, just real tired, and not feeling too good, which has helped lead me to binging the past 2 weekends and i jsut dont really feel like doing anything latley, the only thing is im not sure of any counsleors in here, i moved back in July, so i'm not realy sure what to do, ive always been a big crybaby at things like movies and stuff, but i think it may be worse latley, sorry for rambeling, but i didnt really know what to say or how to explain my thoughts, oh i am also on bupar(buspirone) for axiety which is a mild pill for axiety and is not an SSRI, i will not take an SSRI unless i was very badly needing, it, i used to be on paxil which was very bad for me as it made me violent and not myself.. sorry this was so long. thanks

[da Walnut]

Depression can come and go, but there are also forms due to chemical imbalances.

I know when I'm in a down swing, all I want to do is sleep and when I'm not sleeping I'll either want food or have to force myself to eat, so its possible you're in a slight depression.

Since you're already on bupar, I would suggest that you talk to your doctor about it and see what he or she has to say. And yikes about the paxil.

~leaves ya lots and lots of hugs~

[ztachick]

Thanks for responding i was begining to think my post was invisable to all... yea i think i actually may have Bi Polar 2 disoprder, i even took a tst on WEB MD and it confrimed it and said i should talk to a DR about it, but htansk again for responding ,a nd im doing better now too...

[2big4mysize]

this time of yr can cause a chemical imbalance as good old fashioned sun light is the starting point for the creation of the serotonin in the brain. You could have SAD right now and some bright light as in 10,000 lumens could be all you need talk to your doctor. there are also medical conditions like low thyroid and anemia that mimic depression in symptoms and why they now test for those two things in all paitients seeking treatment for depression to rule it out.
I know I thought I was depressed both times i was diagnoised with one of those. really go see your doc and a simple blood test can tell you more then any online screening can.

you are binging cause Dr Brain knows from past experience when you felt tlike this those foods made you feel better even if it was temporarily so please go see the doc for a real opinion before Dr Brain undoes all your hard work on your Atkins.

[tabekat]

We all need to cry

Depression can come and go without reason.

I think it is perfectly normal to go through periods where you don't feel like doing anything, and down time is very healthy. Crying is normal and healthy. I cry. Heck, I'll burst into tears at a dumb tv commercial. It is just part of being human.

That you don't feel well is a concern - you'll kick me for saying it, but perhaps the meds need to be adjusted or are no longer effective?
it happens...

I have a degree in psych and also struggle with depression. I believe there are chemical and psychological factors and also individual factors that influence the way I handle the disease.

Chemically, depression is often caused by the malfunction of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Psychologically, a million things can influence this disease.
A traumatic childhood, negative experiences, abusive relationships.

Individually, my own philisophical attitude can make my condition better or worse.

I really resisted taking any accountability for my depression for a long time. I wanted it to merely be a chemical reaction. But over time, with age and experience I have come to know myself very well. I simply can no longer deny my own influence in how I feel.

If I berate myself or view my situation as hopeless, I deepen my mood. If I have unrealistic expectations for others, I also find myself feeling deeply depressed.

So I devote some of my time to studies that encourage a state of mind
where I am not attached to a specific result in myself or others.
Everythng from meditation to science to buddhism to therapy to metaphysics to byron katie. etc. etc. etc... and it helps.

But I also know some of this depression is related to the chemical misfiring in my brain, it is not my doing, and I try to keep a balanced perspective on it.

just be very loving to yourself. I often see you on the board helping others, and giving encouragement. you are so sweet. :hug

[ttdriver]

We all feel 'down' at times.

There is a huge difference between feeling depressed and suffering from depression. I learned that this past year.

I've always been a typically 'upbeat' person. Optimistic .. seeing the glass as half full rather than half empty. But middle of last year, things changed dramatically in my life.

I was very sad. ALL THE TIME. I was increasingly anxious and irritable. ALL THE TIME. My sleep was interrupted. ALL THE TIME. I couldn't focus on my job. ALL THE TIME. I was socially withdrawn. ALL THE TIME. All these symptoms, learned later, are indications of depression. Fortunately for me, I found a very caring doctor who confirmed the fact that, for the first time in my life, I was suffering with depression. Prior to his diagnosis, I thought I was just hitting that middle-age crisis we hear so much about.

Well, the good news is, with the right meds and a regular regime of exercise, I am doing ALOT better. I feel like myself again. I strongly urge you to see your medical professional if your symptoms do not improve with time.

I am currently taking Effexor XR 75 mg which has not affected my weight. Actually this particular AD is an appetite suppressant, so that is fine. I feel great again!!

Betty