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writes:Aunts and uncles... Please tell me im not insane. I think i have depression... I feel sad everyday and suddenly hve such a negative attitude which i hate, cancer has attacked my family and its took its toll throughout us all, ive been stressed with exams, distanced myself from everyone, outbursts of tears over sentimental things, constant non stop worry about everything i cant explain how unlike myself i feel, its become worrying. I ran away from my sister today because i couldnt take any more problems i have a weird sense of feeling scared when alone and when i look in the mirror i feel sick... Please tell me im worrying about nothing? Is it just emotional stress? Reply to this Question
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reader, Abella  +, writes (15 July 2012):
 hi
You have been through so much that Depression is a not unusual outcome. Try to keep to a regular routine at home as far as bedtime, breakfast, your day, and when you wake daily.
Hard as it can be try to keep things tidy around as an untidy environment is distressing.
If you are feeling sad then do not self medicate as it does not fix the problem.
And try to eat in a healthy way to ensure that you have regular serves of fruit, vegetables, and not too much sugar nor too much fat in your diet.
And drink water regularly every day as it helps anyone deal better with looking after their body.
If you can get outside and walking in the day time as one form of depression can be aggravated by insufficient sunlight on your skin daily. This is worse in winter and is called SAD = seasonally affected disorder.
Depression is a truly upsetting illness. But it is also one of the easily treated illness.
Please organise an appointment with a Doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE please? Speak to the Doctor about your feelings. The doctor will most likely arrange appropriate medication.
But you need more.
Also ask the Doctor to also reccomend that you also have regular counselling as this will make a difference. In particular ask that the counsellor chosen be trained to provide you with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This is a very effective form of counselling.
I know, from listening to others using the NHS in the UK, that counselling appointments are often delayed as there is such a high demand and a shortage of skilled practitioners.
If a skilled CBT practitioner is not available then at least ask that you be referred to a psychologist for regular counselling. Once a week at first, then once a month once things have settled down.
My best wishes to you
Regards
Abella
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reader, BondGirl72 +, writes (14 July 2012):
 You are normal. You have had too much reality lately and it is starting to catch up with you. There is only so much one person can take before all of the stresses get the best of you. Cancer is very devastating...especially if it is in your family. Exams can be very stressful too. Take some time to be good to yourself. Maybe take a walk or go someplace you like/enjoy. Read some uplifting literature or watch some good movies to help get your mind off of things. I have a tendency to take on all of the worlds ills, so I know how you are feeling. Sometimes you just want to run away. You are very well spoken and know how to verbalize your feelings. Maybe get a journal and write every night? It might help you feel better.
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