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writes:Hi, I'm a 20 year old female and I believe I'm suffering from depression. I'm constantly tired and just don't want to get out of bed. I have no energy to do anything anymore and I'm beginnin to really hate my job (think this is making matters worse!) I'm really down and feel I'm pushing people away coz i just want to be left alone. I'm also suffering from anxiety attacks.I've tried to discuss it with my doctor but he just interupted me before I could get everything across and just said I'm worried about something and that was that!!I really don't know where to turn now. It took me ages to get up the courage to go to the doctor and now that I have and he's done nothing I don't know what to do. Does this sound like depression to anyone? And has anyone got any advice for me on how to get over it/ talk to my doctor??Much appreciatedx
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reader, Ich_liebe_dich  +, writes (7 October 2009):
 Better take a chance to get another doctor. and yes it is sound depression in my opinion. its ok" you are not alone. lots of people having the same experience, its only up to us if we want to stay depress or move on to our life. its the same procedure anyway honey, either we stay depress or not we still need or want to live. you dont wanna get out of your bed but at least you dont wanna kill your self. look at the bright side bed is not bad place to lay down and pillow is one nice peace thing to snuggle right". i love my bed and pillow too and that makes me stay in bed almost more than 8 hours. but yes i do love my job too but i am the manager of this group and i have to work with this 1 person who i hate very much for the rest of my life. i cant afford to fire him, i dont wanna be the reason that he will lose his job and his children has nothing to eat anymore, no no" i dont wanna be the 1 who will be responsible to dat. So I resign" find another job that gives me peace and quiet mind. Remember 50% part of our daily life is our job. cos it is d source of our income for living, so we must like it, happy and content to our job. Good luck my dear.. dont worry you're doin fine. give time to your self... Love your self ok...
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reader, k_c100 +, writes (7 October 2009):
 I think what you should do is make an appointment with a different doctor and get a second opinion, the doctor you have seen seemed to brush you off too easily so you really should try again.
Also it might help to make notes - write down what you are feeling and the symptoms that make you think you could be depressed. Write down any major changes that have happened in your life recently - even those that you may think are insignificant may actually have really impacted you mentally. That could be anything from the death of a family member, a fall-out with a good friend, breaking up with someone...etc.
I suggest you also google mental health services in your area, you might be able to find some that are specially set up for young people. I know that I went to one that was for young people under 25 in Manchester and it was free, where you could get counselling, there was group therapy etc and it was a really great place just to talk things through.
I think it does sound like you might have depression but from my personal experience, sometimes doctors are too quick to prescribe anti-depressants for depression and not give you any access to things like counselling which is often a much better option than just using drugs to solve the problem. I have seen first hand that in certain cases (not all) that anti-depressants can cause more harm than good so be reluctant to go on them unless you really have to.
Hopefully the next doctor will be more helpful - ask to be referred to a therapist and they will either put you on the waiting list for the NHS service or hopefully there will be a young persons mental health resource in your area and they will be able to refer you to them.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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reader, Rose_red_09 +, writes (7 October 2009):
Yes - go to another doctor! So sad that he won't even listen to you!!!
Also - with all the stress you are feeling with work - try and get some natural vitamins in your diet - lots of fruit juice and fresh vegetables etc, and you may not feel like it but excerciese does help - sorry to sound like mum!
You take care.
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (7 October 2009):
 I'd go to another doctor. It sounds like depression to me and anxiety attacks can be very debilitating. Make an appointment with a different doctor, this is a very common ailment and there are a variety of medications and treatments for it. Do it today.
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reader, kayla20 +, writes (7 October 2009):
 im 21 and iv suffered with depression.You know you have it when you have trouble sleeping at night,lack of enthusiasm/energy and you feel as if your in a dark hole and cant get out you feel like your life will never get better and that it is going round in circles, you push people away even start arguments in order to do that, you fixate on certain things,feel really emotional and feel alone like no one is there to help you.
to be honest with you depression you can get out of yourself you need to do things to keep you occupied even if its walks, swimming any kind of exercise maybe even cleaning it helps give you time to think clear your mind and also helps with lack of energy i know when you feel this way you cant be bothered to make yourself feel good by doing your hair/makeup or whatever or to take yourself out and do things but if you do this itl make you feel alot better maybe not straight away but it will help.maybe meet up with some friends confide in them with your problems it always helps to talk about whats bothering you and sometimes cry and get it all out.maybe take yourself out and treat yourself to new clothes or getting your hair or nails done.if none of this works then go to your doctor again if he or she refuses to help you demand you need serious help even if you dont feel suicidal tell them you do and cry and they have to help you or register with a different doctor.i hope you feel better soon
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