How Do You Not Let Your S/O Down?
I'm struggling with depression and not wanting to do anything. This seems to be burdening my s/o and I would appreciate advice and wisdom.
22-25, M
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SW-User
Signs that you should see your doctor:
If you are feeling sad and hopeless nearly every day, for most of the day.
If you have experienced a loss of interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy (i.e. hobbies, sex, going out with friends etc).
If you are feeling guilty, helpless, or worthless.
If you have thoughts about death, self-harm or suicide, or have attempted suicide.
If you have experienced changes in sleep patterns (i.e., sleeping too much or too little, early morning awakening, or difficulty falling asleep).
If you have experienced unintended weight loss or weight gain, appetite loss, or overeating.
If you are feeling tired nearly every day, for most of the day, and lack energy for daily activities.
If you are suffering from frequent crying spells.
If you are having difficulty concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions.
If you are having persistent aches or pains, headaches, or digestive problems that do not get better with treatment.
If you are feeling restless, irritated, or easily annoyed on a regular basis.
Depression is not a part of normal life and is not something a person will just "snap out of." Depression interferes with daily activities and normal functioning. It causes significant pain for the person with the disorder and for their family and friends. If you or a person you know is experiencing the above symptoms on most days, over a 2-week period or longer, it is important to seek medical attention from a physician.
If you are feeling sad and hopeless nearly every day, for most of the day.
If you have experienced a loss of interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy (i.e. hobbies, sex, going out with friends etc).
If you are feeling guilty, helpless, or worthless.
If you have thoughts about death, self-harm or suicide, or have attempted suicide.
If you have experienced changes in sleep patterns (i.e., sleeping too much or too little, early morning awakening, or difficulty falling asleep).
If you have experienced unintended weight loss or weight gain, appetite loss, or overeating.
If you are feeling tired nearly every day, for most of the day, and lack energy for daily activities.
If you are suffering from frequent crying spells.
If you are having difficulty concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions.
If you are having persistent aches or pains, headaches, or digestive problems that do not get better with treatment.
If you are feeling restless, irritated, or easily annoyed on a regular basis.
Depression is not a part of normal life and is not something a person will just "snap out of." Depression interferes with daily activities and normal functioning. It causes significant pain for the person with the disorder and for their family and friends. If you or a person you know is experiencing the above symptoms on most days, over a 2-week period or longer, it is important to seek medical attention from a physician.
InvictusIndigo · 22-25, M
@SW-User I've been hospitalized three times cuz of it already, I'm on meds for it. But I like the way drinking makes me calm, helps me chill and not be so angry. I don't think there's much more the doctors can do for me, this might be permanent.