Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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have i got major depression

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deleted_user
well i have been told i am depressed ive been put on meds, but am i actually major dpressed my doctor has not ever come out and said those words to me

i will say some of my feelings when i am really low

i feel wothless,i cnt bear to do anything
i feel unreal and in a dream world
i cnt understand why i am here what is so important about me and whats the point in life
i also feel suciadial i want to end it
i loose my appetite
i also dnt care about the way i look,or my cleaness
i cant concentrate or become part of a conversation as i feel i am not here

would this be classed as major depression
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deleted_user
I don't know,you sound very depressed though.Hugs x
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deleted_user
depression hits people in different ways, and a doctor will very rarely say anything other than that you have depression. They don't like to categorise it in case it makes you feel worse or not take it seriously enough. But the extreme end of the scale of depression is the suicidal feelings, so I would guess that what you are feeling is pretty major. Any sort of depression is major to the people that experience it. The one thing I will say though, is that when the really bad times hit you and you do want to end it all, PLEASE ask for help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't even know what or who the hell i am let alone someone else lol

Try not to pigeon hole yourself it'll drive you crazy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am not 100% what they do decide is or is not depression, major depression, or clinical depression.

If you are feeling that bad and you feel you need help... then you need help. Whether it is depression or not isn't relevant.

*hugs* you are in my thoughts & prayers.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
major or clinical depression is 5 or more of the clinical descriptions for depression, and most often carrys suicidal idelation or thoughts. Treatment is the same.........
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