What should I do now about depression?

2015-04-01 1:42 pm
I think I have depression. I didn't tell my doctor but told her my symptoms. After a blood test she said to go to the Uni counsellor to see if I have anxiety. I went but the assessor said it's not in his area to diagnose me, but unofficially, he said I have depression and anxiety. He recommended an independent counsellor for me. I'm currently to see this counsellor at the end of April.

I can't take it anymore. I feel I'm slowly dying. I'm so weak and helpless. I force myself out of bed, but can't do anything. Everything feels a 100x the effort, always crying, light-headed and dizzy because I have no energy to cook, hate talking because I have to force a smile, takes hours to sleep and when I do it's for 12 hours.

A few years ago I told my parents I was depressed, but they were insulted (as if it were their fault) and didn't take me to doctor. So I haven't told them about the above ^^, but said how weak I feel. My parents believe I'm not feeding myself properly (which is true, but they think it's because I want to stay skinny) so they're bringing me home from Uni for a week (to basically feed me). Humiliating, but at least I'll be eating.

I don't know how to cope right now and what to do next. Should I go back to my doctor? Wait for counselling (though the only reason I'll last that long is because I'm going home for a bit)? Something else? Please help.

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2015-04-01 2:30 pm
You should go back to your doctor and see what advice she could give you.
Tell her that you don't know how to cope and what to do next.
Or, maybe, going back to your parents so they'll feed you better?
Or, maybe, letting them send "healthy" meals to you daily so you will start to eat properly.
And, you are not dying, it's only a feeling. and as long as there's hope, you can remain strong. let others help you out. If you don't feel like doing anything, pick/buy/borrow a book to read, especially from the bookstore/library. That will refresh your memory and put your mind back on track. No much I can help with dizziness or light-headed symptoms since I am no doctor, but perhaps you could ask your personal doctor?
Try enjoy cooking even though you don't enjoy it, or maybe reward yourself after cooking. Or, maybe you could buy food from restaurants instead of cooking. Either way could work. Try to think of more possible solutions. With perseverance, you will overcome depression. I hope I have helped, and good luck in the future.

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